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Abha Maurya

Abha Maurya

Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru

Summary

Finance professional with 4 years of experience in the FMCG industry, currently managing Capex at Diageo India. Skilled in financial planning & analysis, capital budgeting, and ERP systems (SAP S4 HANA) with a strong record of improving governance and cost efficiency. Delivered a 20% increase in payback-based investments while optimizing cashflows and significantly reducing CWIP through proactive reviews and collaboration across functions. Adept at partnering with leadership, providing insightful analysis, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Seeking opportunities in Financial Planning & Analysis / Business Finance to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Capex Controller

Diageo India
Bengaluru
05.2023 - Current
  • Drove strategic alignment of Capex investments with business priorities by partnering with engineering, operations, and supply chain—successfully increasing payback-based projects from 40% to 60%.
  • Optimized governance and controls, implementing stricter policies around ABGs, Capex approvals, and assets at 3rd-party locations; reduced CWIP from ~₹200 Cr to ~₹50 Cr through continuous tracking, vendor accountability, and asset utilization reviews.
  • Enhanced financial visibility and decision-making by developing robust reporting on monthly cashflows, unbudgeted spends, and project closures, ensuring clear insight for leadership.
  • Delivered high-impact leadership communication, presenting quarterly Capex performance reviews to CFO & CSO, highlighting red/amber PCR projects and driving timely corrective actions.
  • Strengthened business case discipline by establishing ROI/NPV models, ensuring >3 years payback compliance for innovation and renovation projects, supporting efficient capital allocation of ~₹294 Cr.
  • Strengthened financial controls by implementing robust policies around ABGs, 3rd-party assets, and Capex approvals—improving compliance and reducing risks.
  • Conducted 10+ plant visits across owned manufacturing sites, packaging suppliers (e.g., Manjushree), ENA operations (CAPOVITEZ), and FMCG leaders (e.g., Coca-Cola) to benchmark best practices.
  • Leveraged cross-industry learnings to introduce high-speed lines and efficiency-focused assets in our plants.
  • Drove measurable cost efficiency and sustainability, including reduced fuel consumption and improved overall factory productivity.

Associate Manager

VEDANTA LTD
Korba
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Preparation of 3 years rolling Business Plan with top line of USD 1.5Bn
  • Brainstorming Production to FCF analysis, reconciliations of EBITDA & Variances reporting, Preparation of board presentations, EBITDA bridges
  • Monthly Submissions of Forms in Hyperion-Oracle for both Financials & Non-Financial figures including Projections
  • Controllership of sustaining capex of entire plant (Metal+Power) valuing USD 50Mn
  • Involved in Product-wise costing of finished goods and cost benefit analysis
  • Representation to DGTR on behalf of BALCO for imposition of CVD on alloy ingots & wire rods imported from Malaysia thereby conserving market of 85KT
  • Optimized working capital cycle by reducing CWIP and streamlining receivables/payables, releasing blocked capital and improving cash conversion efficiency; implemented governance around vendor payments and inventory management, strengthening liquidity and driving cost savings.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance

ICAI
Delhi
04.2001 -

B.Com. -Taxation & Finance - Finance

DAVV
Indore
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic planning

ERP systems expertise

Internal controls

SAP S4 HANA

Oracle- Hyperion

Benchmarking

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Vedanta's Highest Accolade - Chairman's
    Award for Countervailing duty Project
    (09/2021 - 12/2021)
  • Felicitated as V-Excel Awardee for Promising Management Professionals & Women Leaders to watch out for
  • Holder of Two-year diploma in Fine Arts

Interests

Exploring AI & Generative AI applications in finance for process automation and decision-making

Taying updated on global markets, corporate finance & ESG practices

Timeline

Capex Controller

Diageo India
05.2023 - Current

Associate Manager

VEDANTA LTD
04.2021 - 04.2022

Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance

ICAI
04.2001 -

B.Com. -Taxation & Finance - Finance

DAVV
04.2001 -

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