Anuj Agrawal

• Company Overview: Working as Deputy Financial Controller for The Oberoi & Trident Hotels, Nariman Point, Mumbai — the top business properties of the group and the biggest in terms of keys across the industry in India.

Team Leadership & Strategic Involvement

• Leading a team of 35 finance professionals (Accounts Payables & Receivables, Closing, Income Audit, and F&B Controls) and involved in decision making in a senior executive capacity in Supply Chain Management (35 indirect reportees) , providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and all financial reporting and analysis and presentation of the same to company's MD, CEO, CFO, COO, Brand Heads and Corporate Heads.
• Conducted budget deviation analysis and implemented corrective actions.
• Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
• Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.

Reporting & Financial Performance

• Finalization of P&L, Trial Balance, and revenue recognition under IND AS.
• Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
• Supported executive-level decision-making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics, and dashboards.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Lead on internal audit closures; ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through internal audits and timely remittances.
• Maintained strong relationships with statutory auditors to facilitate smooth annual audit processes.
• Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
• Member of SAP Ariba implementation committee.
• Surprise cash and stock audits, daily expense verification, and forensic tracking of key financial transactions.

Cost & Revenue Optimization

• Department-wise cost analysis and overhead allocation to enhance Gross Contribution and EBITDA.
• Identified operational improvement areas through financial analysis, resulting in increased profitability and reduced expenses.
• Revenue integrity checks and leakage prevention.

Cash Flow, Payables & Receivables

• Led organizational cash flow and cash forecasting initiatives.
• Vendor payment planning and negotiations, including creditors and debtors' aging analysis.
• Optimized working capital by managing inventory, receivables, and vendor terms effectively.

Capital Expenditure & Assets

• CAPEX budget preparation including their justifications and IRR calculations and approval.

• Responsible for Finance & Accounts of both Nagpur units, leading a team of 25 across billing, receivables, payables, and accounting.

Business Planning & Analysis

• Weekly business trend reviews with MD, CEO, and CFO.
• Annual budgeting with projected revenue, specialty expansion, and payor mix evaluation.
• Budget variance analysis and consumption vs. sales tracking to enhance Gross Contribution.
• Department-wise Net Contribution tracking with pricing mix impact assessments.
• Doctor-wise payout modeling and performance evaluation across Visiting, Part-Time, and Full-Time consultants.
• IRR calculations for capital expenditure and new service feasibility.
• Implementation of OKRs across Billing, Receivables, and Dispatch to drive accountability and results.
• Accountable for ICOFR compliance and corporate financial control adherence.

MIS & Audit

• Preparation and presentation of monthly income statements, departmental and payor-wise EBITDA analysis.
• Overhead cost allocation based on defined KPIs.
• Statutory compliance, ledger scrutiny, and internal financial controls audit coordination.
• Regular performance presentations to MD, CEO, CFO, and Corporate Heads.

Collections & Treasury

• Target setting and performance tracking for collections.
• Dispatch and deduction analysis for revenue assurance.
• Cash flow forecasting and strategic payment prioritization.
• NEFT clearance oversight and processing of deposit refunds.

Billing, RCM & Controls

• SOP compliance in billing for PSU, corporate, and insurance clients.
• Credit control, discount approvals, estimate tracking, and conversion monitoring.
• Ensured COVID billing compliance with documentation and justification.

Additional Contributions

• Package creation for medical procedures and negotiations with PSU clients.
• Vendor visits and coordination with corporate stakeholders.
• Surprise cash audits and internal cash control checks.

• Managed relationships with Business Banking teams to originate and structure deals using credit expertise and a strong understanding of financial products.
• Ensured relationship stability and consistent income flow from existing clients, while identifying opportunities for new revenue from both existing and new relationships.
• Increased wallet share by cross-selling appropriate banking and financial products tailored to client needs.
• Handled Trade Finance operations and assisted in the preparation of detailed Project Reports.

• Conducted statutory and internal audits for PSU banks, co-operatives, credit societies.
• Provided taxation advisory and managed scheme accounting.