Ajay V
Assistant Finance Manager - Group Finance
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at The Marcura Group, excelling in financial analysis and stakeholder management. Spearheaded automation projects, enhancing efficiency in accounts payable and receivable. Expertise in cash flow management and M&A support, driving informed decision-making and optimizing financial performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
The Marcura Group
03.2015 - Current
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable, implementing automation, and creating workflow systems.
- Maintaining books, including bookkeeping, maintaining ledgers, preparing trial balances, and preparing P/L reports, etc.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
- Financial analysis by BU and group level on cost and revenue.
- M&A preparation and end-to-end support, including due diligence audit. Successfully contributed to couple of M&A projects.
- Treasury management at the group level, optimizing available funds, closely monitor, and ensure timely loan-related payments.
- Customer-level revenue analysis of the group. Analysis on cross-sell opportunities, coordinate closely with the sales and marketing team.
- Delivered regular financial presentations to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Maintained strong relationships with banking partners, bank portal (user management, access profiles, etc.).
- Define and measure ARR and RR analysis at both the customer level and the product level.
- Deep insights on revenue, like CAC, GDR, NDR, etc.
- Successfully managed automation projects within FP&A, ensuring a smooth workflow.
- Excel model building at the team level.
- Major role in the successful implementation of Oracle Infusion ERP, and the rebuild of the Anaplan FP&A tool.
- Manage lender/stakeholder relationships, monitor covenants, timely reporting, etc.
- Active participation in financial audits.
- Vital role in the budget analysis and preparations.
Payment Specialist
Paragon Footwear Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Enhanced payment processing efficiency by streamlining procedures and implementing automation tools.
- Initiating Payments and Recording in the books.
- Manage AP process in the P2P workflow.
- Treasury Management.
Education
M.Com (Masters in Commerce) - Finance
04.2001 -
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) - Finance
04.2001 -
Skills
Cash flow management
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager - The Marcura Group
03.2015 - Current
Payment Specialist - Paragon Footwear Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 02.2015
GITAM University - M.Com (Masters in Commerce), Finance
04.2001 -
BEL First Grade College - B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce), Finance
04.2001 -