Chandrasekhar Volety
Finance controller
Summary
As a seasoned Finance Controller with 14 years of experience, I bring strong financial leadership skills to drive business performance and growth. My background spans multiple industries, including healthcare, energy, and IT, where I've successfully led finance teams and implemented financial systems. With a focus on delivering accurate and timely financial information, I support informed decision-making and help organizations achieve their goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Controller Corporate FP&A & MI
Shell PLC
10.2021 - Current
- Led FP&A for the Corporate Sector covering ~160 entities, driving budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while delivering strategic insights to align financial performance with global objectives.
- Transitioned reporting operations from the UK to Chennai, ensuring business continuity, knowledge transfer, and operational efficiency during migration.
- Served as Controller for Shell Treasury Entities, overseeing statutory and group reporting, ensuring compliance with international reporting standards, and maintaining robust financial controls.
- Partnered with auditors to deliver key projects, including impairment assessments and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) methodology documentation.
- Drove legal entity rationalization initiatives, streamlining the corporate structure and strengthening financial governance.
- Led performance reviews across 100+ units, ensuring strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.
- Developed executive dashboards and forward-looking reports to provide leadership with actionable insights into decision-making.
- Enhanced financial governance and compliance, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting practices.
- Supported board-level discussions through scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and financial modeling.
- Championed audit readiness efforts, proactively reducing discrepancies and reinforcing control frameworks.
General Manager - Finance
Medicover Hospitals
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Crafted annual budgets and monthly forecasts for the organization.
- Identified financial variances monthly, offering actionable insights to the CFO.
- Completed year-end financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined accounts receivables, boosting collection efficiency.
- Analyzed financial trends, aiding senior management in decision-making.
- Created and reviewed risk control matrices, improving risk management.
- Conducted audits across all group companies, ensuring statutory compliance.
- Led financial evaluations in business acquisitions, mitigating risks.
Associate Manager - Finance
Atos
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed financial operations and teams to achieve business objectives, developed and implemented financial strategies, and ensured compliance with organizational policies.
- Key responsibilities included:
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting and management
- Team leadership and development
- Process improvement and implementation
Senior Consultant
KPMG
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Key accomplishments include:
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects
- Developed and implemented strategic solutions for clients
- Collaborated with senior leaders to drive business growth
- Provided expert guidance to junior team members
- Contributed to the development of innovative business strategies
Financial Analyst
Hewlett Packard
08.2012 - 11.2013
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
07.2012
Diploma - International Financial Reporting Standards
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
08.2013
Bachelor Of Commerce - undefined
Andhra University
03.2008
Skills
Group Reporting
Statutory reporting
Financials Planning and Analysis
Record to Report
Controllership
Internal controls
Cash flow management
ERP systems expertise
Working capital management
Business partnering
Intercompany transactions
Fixed assets management
Accounts receivable management
Corporate finance
General ledger accounting
Timeline
Finance Controller Corporate FP&A & MI
Shell PLC
10.2021 - Current
General Manager - Finance
Medicover Hospitals
06.2018 - 09.2021
Associate Manager - Finance
Atos
08.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Consultant
KPMG
08.2014 - 07.2016
Financial Analyst
Hewlett Packard
08.2012 - 11.2013
Diploma - International Financial Reporting Standards
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Bachelor Of Commerce - undefined
Andhra University
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India