ANAND KULKARNI
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned Finance Controller with expertise in Project Controlling and Global R&D Program Management. Proven track record in strategic planning, operational oversight, and team leadership to drive efficiency and productivity. Adept at using data analysis and project management tools for decision-making and process optimization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Welspun
05.2025 - Current
- Increased profitability through comprehensive cost analysis and financial oversight.
- Identified project risks, enhancing budgeting and financial control measures.
- Secured management approval for revised CTC via collaborative team analysis.
- Ensured compliance with IFRS regulations through precise financial reporting practices.
- Prepared strategic recommendations for Board review, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Implemented initiatives with cross-functional teams, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Project Finance Controller (AGM)
Vishvaraj Environment Ltd.
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Achieved project profitability through effective financial management and collaboration.
- Streamlined budget forecasting, enhancing cash flow and financial analysis processes.
- Optimized revenue recognition by monitoring project progress and client billing practices.
- Implemented procedures that significantly improved operational efficiency in workflows.
- Conducted audits, recommending process improvements based on insightful results.
- Delivered financial reports on time, identifying trends to enhance project outcomes.
Project Controller (R&D Finance Controller)
Alstom
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Enhanced project financial oversight through effective cost control and risk assessment.
- Executed comprehensive project finance activities from initiation to successful completion.
- Facilitated global teams in adopting standardized management practices for improved efficiency.
- Monitored financial progress to identify gaps and optimize project portfolio benefits.
- Collaborated on accurate financial forecasting and budget management to ensure project success.
- Led development of Capex budgets aligned with strategic business objectives.
Project Controller (Finance)
VSPL
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Achieved effective financial oversight through rigorous budget management and expense control.
- Guided project finance from pre-feasibility to completion, ensuring timely execution.
- Collaborated with managers to ensure accurate financial input and budget preparation.
- Implemented cost-saving measures using Earned Value Management for better expense control.
- Developed compliant business plans ensuring efficient document management and oversight.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project deliverables with strategic goals.
Manager - Finance
Carl Zeiss
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Achieved division growth by successfully launching as the first employee.
- Streamlined month-end processes through collaboration with finance team members.
- Managed budgeting and strategy for diverse financial activities effectively.
- Automated compliance processes to align with global standards and SOX requirements.
- Reduced DSO from 150 to 60 days by enhancing accounts receivable oversight.
- Ensured timely tax submissions while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Assistant Manager – Finance
Schneider Electric
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Enhanced organizational goals and financial control through strategic planning initiatives.
- Ensured project profitability and compliance by leading project controlling efforts.
- Optimized product costing and inventory levels through effective factory finance management.
- Influenced management decisions by delivering impactful business analysis and auditing insights.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures that significantly improved project finance profitability.
- Maintained operational efficiency by strategically managing working capital for liquidity.
Manager – Project Controlling (Finance)
ABB Limited
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Achieved financial control by managing projects from start to finish.
- Guided project managers to enhance financial forecasting and budgeting accuracy.
- Maintained gross margin through Job Status Reports and regular reviews.
- Ensured compliance by efficiently coordinating with auditors and stakeholders.
- Developed revenue strategies across PAN India, consistently meeting revenue targets.
- Monitored accounts receivable and invoicing processes to improve financial control.
Education
MBA - Financial Management
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar05-2023
MBA - Finance Management and Cost & Management Accounting
National Institute of Management (NIM)
Bangalore12-2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
Karnataka University
Dharwad05-1997
Skills
- Project finance controlling
- Implementation of productivity improvement strategies
- Strategy formulation and implementation
- Expertise in internal control processes
- Strong task prioritization
- Project management control
- Financial analysis for R&D projects
- Cost Controlling
- Business Finance
- BU/Plant Finance
- Capex
- AP & AR
- Commercial Operation
- Accounts & Finance Management
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Assets and Cash Management
- Revenue planning & recognition
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Budget Vs Actual Analysis
- System Implementation
- MIS
- People Management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Team player
- Time management
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Process improvements
- Cost analysis and savings
- P&L management
Accomplishments
- Recognized by the management for successfully handling various kind of EPC, R&D Programs, Construction, Power, IT, Railway (small, medium and large including R&D) projects as a project controller.
- Recognized by the top management for bringing better controls on Accounts Receivables by doing proper collection follow-up and adopting new credit controlling policy in diversified business environment, bought proper checking mechanism while raising credit notes, avoided many write-offs and mainly bought DSO from 150 days to 60 days.
- Played a pivotal role in handling automation in the system for cost controlling, as part of that initiated to implement easy process in master data, BRS, credit notes, discount calculation, revenue recognition and automation in SAP entry system just by uploading a file; thus, resulted in saving time and efforts by 90%.
- Highly commended by the top management for implementing new policies, procedure to handle successful finance activities in the new division.
- Recipient of Invaluable Contribution Award as an Active Member of Special Taskforce - Cross Functional Team (CFT).
- Got appreciation by the management for taking additional role as a revenue planner for PAN India level along with project controlling and business finance activities of the business unit.
Certification
- IFRS from I-ACT as per the ACCA-UK approved syllabus – 2015 – (Scored 84%)
- Infrastructure & Project Finance from International Academy for Certification & Training - April 2016 - (Scored 90%)
- Diploma in Information and Systems Management- 1998 from Aptech Computer Education, Dharwad
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Welspun
05.2025 - Current
Project Finance Controller (AGM)
Vishvaraj Environment Ltd.
11.2023 - 04.2025
Project Controller (R&D Finance Controller)
Alstom
07.2017 - 10.2023
Project Controller (Finance)
VSPL
09.2015 - 06.2017
Manager - Finance
Carl Zeiss
09.2011 - 06.2015
Assistant Manager – Finance
Schneider Electric
11.2009 - 08.2011
Manager – Project Controlling (Finance)
ABB Limited
11.2007 - 10.2009
MBA - Financial Management
Annamalai University
MBA - Finance Management and Cost & Management Accounting
National Institute of Management (NIM)
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
Karnataka University
TRAININGS
- SAP – FICO implementation
- Project Management
- Business Intelligence & Warehouse (BIW)
- Advanced Excel
ERPs/Tools used
- SAP
- Tally
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- ADEL (Project Management)
- Ody.C (Bidding and Project Management)