Sudhir Bansal

Accomplished and forward-thinking Group Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of proven success in driving financial strategy, optimising enterprise performance, and steering financial transformation across multinational environments. Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes decision-making, mergers & acquisitions, ERP deployments, and regulatory alignment across diverse industries including real estate, EPC, trading, healthcare, IT, and education.

A trusted advisor to boards and CEOs, delivering value by aligning financial initiatives with corporate strategy, enhancing shareholder returns, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and governance excellence. Adept at leading large, multicultural teams with complex operational and reporting requirements across group structures.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Cleared in 1st attempt-90%) Guam Board, USA (AICPA)
• Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Nationwide rank holder in three subjects of ACCA) ACCA, United Kingdom
• Member of The UAE Accountants and Auditors Association, UAE CA, UAE

• Turned around loss-making subsidiaries by realigning financial controls, resulting in a return to operational profitability within 12 months.
• Reduced finance costs by 20%+ by restructuring loan portfolios and expanding banking partnerships.
• Implemented SAP S/4HANA and digitised legacy systems, leading to 90% faster document retrieval and reduced operational overhead.
• Successfully led a $125M arbitration case under ICC Paris, providing key financial insight for litigation strategy.
• Ensured 100% compliance across GCC VAT, UAE CT, ICV, and ESR during transitions, including full audit clearance with no penalties.
• Negotiated group-wide insurance coverage at reduced premiums and oversaw successful claims on major incidents.

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Group Finance Leadership
• Financial Reporting & Compliance (IFRS, UAE CT, GCC VAT, ICV, ESR, UBO)
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimisation
• M&A, Due Diligence & Post-Deal Integration
• Corporate Treasury & Banking Relations
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Insurance Structuring & Claims Management
• Cross-Border Taxation Strategy
• Business Turnaround & Transformation
• Board & Investor Relations
• Leadership Development & Succession Planning
• ERP Implementation (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Yardi)

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives, driving sustainable revenue growth and profitability across diverse business units.
• Successfully lead the governance and performance oversight of subsidiaries and joint ventures, identifying strategic opportunities and operational synergies.
• Spearhead process re-engineering and automation initiatives to enhance scalability, streamline operations, and reduce reporting timelines.
• Build advanced financial models to guide capital allocation, investment decisions, and long-term business planning.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic investments, assess financial and operational risk, and deliver shareholder value through informed, data-driven decisions.

• In-depth expertise in IFRS and GCC regulatory frameworks, including VAT, Corporate Tax, ICV, UBO, and ESR.
• Design and implement internal controls and financial governance systems to ensure full regulatory compliance and mitigate financial exposure.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors (Big 4), regulators, lenders, and investors, ensuring transparency and sustained confidence.
• Lead the review of commercial agreements, ensuring tax efficiency and accounting compliance through detailed cost-benefit analyses.
• Successfully negotiated and concluded group-wide insurance programs, securing favourable terms and managing complex claim settlements.

• Expert in interpreting complex financial data, developing predictive models, and translating insights into actionable business strategies.
• Direct all financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting facets to support informed decision-making and strategic agility.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis and performance reviews to identify trends, track KPIs, and optimise resource allocation.
• Lead the end-to-end finance function, including consolidation, GL, fixed assets, receivables, payables, cash management, and payroll.
• Championed ERP implementations, including SAP S/4HANA, to automate processes, standardise reporting, and enhance visibility.

• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with banking partners to optimise capital structure and secure financing for development and operational needs.
• Direct treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, foreign exchange risk management, and liquidity planning.
• Secure and structure funded and non-funded credit facilities, including term loans, revolving lines, and project-specific funding.
• Manage trade finance instruments such as LCs, TRs, performance and tender bonds, and advance guarantees to support business continuity and contractual obligations.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on ownership, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment across finance teams.
• Reorganised finance functions to align with operational requirements and business expansion, improving agility and accountability.
• Mentor and develop cross-functional finance leaders, promoting empowerment, collaboration, and succession readiness.
• Championed organisational change and transformation initiatives, aligning talent development with business goals.