Gaurav Garg
Chartered Accountant
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with over 16 years of experience in manufacturing, services, and processing industries. Proven track record in overseeing financial operations, driving financial strategy, and ensuring compliance in dynamic business environments. Adept at strategic business partnering, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and leading high-performing finance teams. Skilled in ERP systems (SAP & Oracle), Hyperion, Tally, and MS Office.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Finance Manager - Climate Segment
Danfoss Industries Private Limited
5 2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial strategies in alignment with overall business objectives
- Planned and controlled target and forecasting, coordinating with corporate and regional heads
- Conducted financial analysis and provided insights to support strategic decision-making
- Managed segment transfer price compliance globally
- Provided analysis for external sales and supported global sales & marketing
- Led the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting
- Managed cash flow and liquidity to support daily operations and strategic initiatives
- Identified and assessed financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate them
- Optimized capital structure to support growth and financial stability
- Ensured accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulations and standards
- Built and led a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Business Analyst - Base Oil Manufacturing
Shell India Market Private Limited
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Prepared and consolidated plans and budgets
- Conducted variance and margin analysis
- Analyzed working capital focusing on inventory, receivables, and payables
- Performed monthly OPEX analysis
- Conducted UAT testing for new processes and business models
- Managed month-end closing activities and MI reporting
- Supported financial leadership in mergers and acquisitions.
Team Lead, Hardware Manufacturing Accounting
Oracle India Private Limited
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Conducted B/S and P&L variance analysis for hardware manufacturing
- Managed month-end closing and intercompany profit margin analysis
- Reconciled sub-ledger with main ledger
- Coordinated inventory valuation and work order closure processes
- Managed the effectiveness of SOX controls and handled audits.
Process Specialist
Infosys BPO Limited
03.2009 - 11.2010
- Transitioned GL and FP&A business processes
- Conducted month-end closing and variance analysis
- Managed fixed assets and closing stock valuation
- Prepared MI reporting and sales rep commission calculations.
Project Officer
PDCOR Limited
07.2006 - 02.2009
- Managed end-to-end accounting and reporting functions
- Conducted financial modeling, ratio analysis, and sensitivity analysis
- Managed internal and statutory audits and tax compliance
- Provided financial leadership in vendor selection and bid process management.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Jaipur, India 04.2001 - 05.2006
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning (SCDL)
Pune, India 04.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Rajasthan
Jaipur, India 04.2001 - 01.2003
No Degree - Middle School Education
M.H.S.
Jaipur, India 04.2001 - 01.2000
No Degree - Middle School Education
M.H.S.
Jaipur, India 04.2001 - 01.1998
Skills
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Financial statement preparation
Budgeting and Forecasting
Working Capital Management
Risk Management & Compliance
Financial Operations
Process Re-engineering
AI Tools- Powerbi, Automate, Apps
Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded finance transformation initiatives by re-engineering core processes (CAPEX, DoA, inventory, obsolescence), driving enhanced governance, cost control, and operational efficiency across the organization.
- Digitized and automated end-to-end reporting and approval workflows, significantly improving process efficiency, transparency, and control environment.
- Built an AI-enabled management reporting ecosystem, delivering predictive and actionable insights to CXOs and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.
- Led SAP ERP implementation as finance lead, ensuring robust financial architecture, process standardization, and successful change management across business units.
Timeline
Business Analyst - Base Oil Manufacturing
Shell India Market Private Limited
01.2013 - 05.2016
Team Lead, Hardware Manufacturing Accounting
Oracle India Private Limited
12.2010 - 12.2012
Process Specialist
Infosys BPO Limited
03.2009 - 11.2010
Project Officer
PDCOR Limited
07.2006 - 02.2009
Chartered Accountant (CA) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
04.2001 - 05.2006
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning (SCDL)
04.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Rajasthan
04.2001 - 01.2003
No Degree - Middle School Education
M.H.S.
04.2001 - 01.2000
No Degree - Middle School Education
M.H.S.
04.2001 - 01.1998
Senior Finance Manager - Climate Segment
Danfoss Industries Private Limited
5 2016 - Current