Pradeep Sharma CA, CS, CMA
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven finance leader with 18+ years of experience across oil & gas, automotive, retail, and mining. Proven record in financial control, FP&A, group consolidation, board reporting, performance management, and finance transformation across complex multinational businesses. Known for partnering with senior leadership to improve reporting quality, strengthen controls, and deliver strategic insight that supports commercial decision-making. Expertise in pricing strategies, cost management, and statutory reporting (IFRS/US-GAAP). Instrumental in implementing SAP BPC for consolidation and manpower planning. Drove cost initiatives and synergy across multi-billion dollar organizations while enhancing finance team capabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader / Manager – Performance Management
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Abu Dhabi
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the business finance function covering management reporting, budgeting, and performance management for a major oil & gas operator.
- Collaborate closely with CEO, CFO and senior leadership to develop and implement short- and long-term financial strategies.
- Deliver financial, commercial, and strategic support to business through advanced analytics and Power BI-enabled reporting dashboards.
- Drive business transformation through process redesign, change management, and streamlining of finance functions to reduce process turnaround time.
- Established KPIs for finance function; oversaw feasibility studies, financial aspects of contracts and agreements, risk reporting, and project cost-to-complete analysis.
- Created a group reporting pack for business segments, consolidating KPIs into a unified management view for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Led internal synergy taskforce, aligned key stakeholders and optimized costs across business units.
- Manage operating agreements and ensure compliance with concession holders.
- ADNOC is an Abu Dhabi-based diversified and integrated group of energy companies involved in exploration and production of Oil and Gas.
Financial Controller – Management Reporting (FP&A)
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Abu Dhabi
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Led overall budgeting, forecasting, complex database management, and reporting for ADNOC Offshore (Upstream Division) – one of the largest offshore Oil & Gas operators in the world.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring accurate fiscal planning and optimal resource allocation.
- Prepared and reported timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Group Accounting Guide (Oracle Financial System).
- Led external reporting to shareholders and concession holders on cost controls, presenting variance analysis on a monthly basis
- Analyzed financial statements, providing strategic recommendations that informed key business decisions.
- Spearheaded SAP implementation and Common Chart of Accounts project, delivering framework insights that maximized value.
- Built a framework for internal control, compliance, and corporate assurance, including risk identification and mitigation recommendations.
Senior Financial Controller – Reporting
Al Futtaim Group
Dubai
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Led budgeting, forecasting, and 5-year long-term planning process for AF Group, consolidating financial data for over 200 entities in SAP BPC.
- Delivered the Monthly Management Pack to Group CEO, Group CFO, and Executive Board, including variance analysis and commentary at Group, Division, and Entity level.
- Designed and rolled out a monthly consolidated financial review pack for entities' management covering key financial results, KPIs, and crisp recommendation summaries.
- Managed automotive entities' divisional reporting, including actual performance, forecasts, budgets, strategic plans, and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
- Implemented automated Monthly Financial Reports (MFR) highlighting key issues and action plans, streamlining reporting process.
- Designed, tested, implemented, and maintained Group MIS systems (SAP BPC, Business Objects, BI) in coordination with Group IT.
- Conducted detailed financial & operational due diligence for all new acquisitions & joint ventures; contributed to post-acquisition integration strategies for overseas businesses.
- Led due diligence, acquisition, and integration of Kenya-based CMC Group and Saudi-based Omatra Group.
Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance
MB Petroleum Services
Dubai
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared and consolidated annual financial statements and monthly financial reports per IFRS (listed high-yield bond on Luxembourg Stock Exchange).
- Implemented Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for financial reporting and consolidation.
- Managed Bond Reporting and Investor Relations, handling queries from stakeholders on a timely basis.
- Managed bond reporting and investor relations, addressing stakeholder queries promptly.
- Developed and implemented business processes, internal controls, and cost management strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led post-integration activities to integrate disparate ERP systems into Oracle, ensuring smooth transition and operational continuity.
- A multinational corporation providing cost-effective quality drilling and integrated oilfield well services. Bond listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Senior Finance Manager – Business & Finance Control Group
Vedanta Resources Plc
New Delhi
06.2008 - 04.2012
- Monthly consolidation and finalization of accounts for Vedanta Group and 120+ Subsidiaries, JVs, and Associates including Foreign Subsidiaries in IFRS.
- Prepared financial statements per US-GAAP (6K and 20F filings) for NYSE-listed Sterlite Industries India Ltd.; provided MD&A analysis for SEC reporting.
- Managed transaction closure, fund remittance, and preparation of relisting prospectus and Vedanta Circular for US$ 9.6 bn acquisition of Cairn India.
- Participated in M&A activities, preparing the prospectus for the enlarged group, conducting fair valuations, and performing business, financial, and legal due diligence.
- Key team member in pre-announcement preparation (structuring, legal, valuations, EPS, synergy workings) for Sesa Sterlite Merger & Vedanta Group Simplification.
- Implemented Hyperion (Oracle consolidation tool) across the entire Vedanta group, reducing reporting timelines to 35 days – a milestone in the manufacturing industry.
- Developed offering circular, contributed to roadshow presentation, and coordinated due diligence with lawyers and banks for US$ 1.7 bn High Yield Bond.
- Awarded recognition by Deloitte London team as a top-performing financial reporting manager among FTSE-100 Metal and Mining companies (BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Anglo American, Rio Tinto).
Education
Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
IndiaChartered Accountant (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
IndiaCompany Secretary (CS) -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
IndiaBachelor of Commerce - Accounting (Hons)
Jai Narain Vyas University
IndiaSkills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Financial Modelling & Valuations
- M&A valuations
- Corporate Finance & Accounts
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Power BI
- Hyperion
- Tableau
- Analytical thinking
Technology And Systems
SAP R/3, SAP BPC, SAP BW/BI, Oracle Hyperion (HFM), Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, MS Office (Advanced Excel), Oracle Financial Systems, SAP Business Objects, XBRL Reporting and Data Analytics
Timeline
Team Leader / Manager – Performance Management
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
01.2023 - Current
Financial Controller – Management Reporting (FP&A)
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
02.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Financial Controller – Reporting
Al Futtaim Group
09.2013 - 01.2019
Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Finance
MB Petroleum Services
05.2012 - 08.2013
Senior Finance Manager – Business & Finance Control Group
Vedanta Resources Plc
06.2008 - 04.2012
Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Company Secretary (CS) -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (Hons)
Jai Narain Vyas University