Accomplished Chartered Accountant with 17+ years of progressive experience driving financial excellence across complex organizations. Proven expertise in fund raising, treasury management, investor relations, retail unit economics, and financial strategy. Track record of optimizing financial architecture to support growth, managing liquidity, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong experience in IPOs, due diligence, M&A, and communicating effectively with boards, investors, and stakeholders. A results-oriented leader with a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Spearhead financial strategy aligned with long-term objectives, maximizing profitability and financial stability.
• Oversee comprehensive financial management including budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and reporting.
• Led due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships ensuring financial health and alignment with objectives.
• Drove IPO-related activities including financial documentation, investor relations, and compliance.
• Managed treasury operations, optimized working capital, and implemented cash flow forecasting frameworks ensuring liquidity and cost of capital efficiency.
• Built investor relations strategies and engaged with Board & Audit Committees to communicate financial performance and capital raising initiatives.
• Mentor and manage finance teams, elevating efficiency and ensuring timely accurate reporting.
• Led INDAS transition from IGAAP including chart of accounts, cost center and project-wise P&L.
• Managed end-to-end financial reporting, MIS, and budgeting with accurate timely submissions.
• Prepared INDAS and IGAAP statements ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Implemented tax strategies and audits reducing liabilities significantly.
• Led retail unit economics analysis, driving store-level profitability insights (sales density, occupancy costs, GMROI).
• Partnered with merchandising teams on OTB planning, vendor negotiations, rebates, and markdown strategy to enhance margins.
• Enhanced internal controls by implementing SAP tax reporting and GST compliance tools.
• Played a pivotal role in successful IPO, managing due diligence, structuring financial reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with leadership on IPO roadshows, investor presentations, and shareholder communications.
• Oversaw direct and indirect taxation ensuring efficient planning, compliance, and assessments.
• Led INDAS adoption and Microsoft D365 implementation across finance and taxation modules.
• Drove unit-level profitability analysis across categories, supporting pricing and discounting decisions.
• Implemented automation for tax compliance including E-Invoicing and E-Way Bills, improving efficiency.
• Reviewed and consolidated financial reports for multiple international entities ensuring compliance.
• Managed MIS reporting and payroll across 20+ countries optimizing tax compliance and financial operations.
• Led financial audits and enhanced processes improving transparency and reporting.
Financial Strategy & Leadership
Fund Raising & Capital Structure
Cash & Treasury Management
Retail Unit Economics (Store P&L, Four-wall EBITDA, GMROI)
Investor Relations & Board Engagement
INDAS Compliance & Reporting
Due Diligence & Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis
Taxation (Direct & Indirect)
Audit & Compliance
Budgeting & Forecasting
Automation & Process Optimization
Team Leadership & Development