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Arun Gupta

Arun Gupta

Delhi

Summary

Seeking senior level assignments in Business Processes/Commercial operations with an organisation of repute

I have a robust background spanning over 30 years in Business Finance, FP&A, Business Processes, Revenue, and Operations, I’ve become a seasoned navigator of diverse industries. As the Vice President of Finance & Corporate Affairs at EBIX Travels Pvt Ltd, I’m at the helm of business processes and daily operations in the travel sector, leading the charge on new business lines and spotting untapped market opportunities. Previously, as the General Manager of Finance at Swiss Holidays AG in Zurich, I was the go-to for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and pulling off strategic hotel acquisitions across Switzerland. My tenure at Kuoni Travel India Pvt. Limited honed my skills in cost-saving initiatives, cash flow forecasting, and FX management, proving that smart financial strategies can elevate a business. At Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., I orchestrated the development of C & F agent networks and logistics for temperature-sensitive products. I’m also well-versed in implementing cutting-edge financial procedures and ERP systems like Oracle and Microsoft Navision.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President – Finance & Corporate Affairs

EBIX Travels Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - Current
  • Responsible for Business Processes, Day to day Operations of the Travel vertical of the group
  • Involved in new business prospects evaluation and conceptualization
  • Started new business Lines for the company and responsible for it as a business head

General Manager - Finance

Swiss Holidays Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for correct and timely financial reporting, Budgeting/Forecasting, Payments/Collections
  • Acquisition of Hotels in Switzerland

General Manager – Finance

Kuoni Travel India Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 11.2011
  • Involved in implementation of cost saving initiatives, Cash Flow forecasting and tracking of FX collection and timely hedges to support the business with higher returns
  • Responsible for correct and timely financial reporting, Budgeting/Forecasting, Payments/Collections

Regional Commercial Manager

Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd
02.2004 - 07.2008
  • Company Overview: Brands – Mother Dairy, Dhara, Safal
  • Joined as an Executive and promoted to Regional Commercial Manager for southern India operations in April’2006 and RCM for Western India operations in April’2007
  • Handled Supply Chain (Storage and Second Leg Transportation) of temperature sensitive products
  • Ensuring smooth business activities with reduced variables across 20 C & F Agents in West & South
  • Brands – Mother Dairy, Dhara, Safal

Accounts Officer

Heinz India Pvt. Ltd
01.2003 - 02.2004
  • Played a key role in development of the system for receiving, processing & disbursal of establishment bills
  • Handled finalisation of Profitability statement on monthly basis according to US GAAP

Accounts Officer

Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Limited
11.1998 - 12.2002
  • Executed a strong commercial strategy to deliver sustainable fast-paced growth and expand the distribution
  • Played a vital role in making the region achieve 0 (Zero) Outstanding from Market

Accounts Assistant

Gordon Herbert India Limited
11.1995 - 11.1998
  • Played a key role in day to day accounting and finalization of Balance sheet

Trainee (Accounts)

Anand Packaging Pvt. Limited
08.1993 - 11.1995

Education

Commerce Graduate -

Delhi University

Skills

Business Finance

Merger and Acquisitions

Business Growth Strategy

Operations management

Data analysis and Financial Planning

Performance-Focused

Notable Accomplishments

  • Oversaw Financial planning & analysis activities for the company.
  • Responsible for supporting the delivery of key operational KPIs and working capital management.
  • Successfully managed the Sales and operations for ticket inclusive holiday packages of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and 2023.

Timeline

Vice President – Finance & Corporate Affairs

EBIX Travels Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - Current

General Manager - Finance

Swiss Holidays Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 08.2014

General Manager – Finance

Kuoni Travel India Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 11.2011

Regional Commercial Manager

Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd
02.2004 - 07.2008

Accounts Officer

Heinz India Pvt. Ltd
01.2003 - 02.2004

Accounts Officer

Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Limited
11.1998 - 12.2002

Accounts Assistant

Gordon Herbert India Limited
11.1995 - 11.1998

Trainee (Accounts)

Anand Packaging Pvt. Limited
08.1993 - 11.1995

Commerce Graduate -

Delhi University
Arun Gupta