Gaurav Vashistha
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned Finance Operations Controller with a robust history at Thermo Fisher Scientific, adept in leveraging forecasting and operational efficiency to drive financial excellence. Spearheaded the GST implementation, achieving significant cost reductions. Excel in logistics management and US GAAP, leading teams to enhance month-end closing processes and operational achievements with a keen focus on strategic growth and profitability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Operations Controller
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mumbai
04.2018 - Current
- Managing overall Finance Operations including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Banking, Treasury and related processes for India and South Asia business
- Also responsible for finance operations management for EMEA Middle East business
- Developed and expanded the Finance Centre of Excellence (COE) function within India business aimed at key process centralizations and streamlining overall end-to-end deliverables
Sr. Manager - Finance Operations & Tax
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mumbai
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Managing the India Finance Operations and Taxation functions including special project leader for GST implementation for India business
- Leveraging project management expertise and cross functional collaboration for smooth and on-time implementation of GST across all business verticals and sites
- Managing the working capital processes and key deliverables for the business
Sr. Manager - Finance Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mumbai
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for leading the Finance Operations functions and managing key working capital KPIs for the India business
- Managed a large team of 50+ finance colleagues to drive various process improvements, shared service consolidations and centralizations, corporate banking, treasury management and other key projects
Business Finance Controller (FP&A) - Environmental & Process Monitoring Division
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mumbai
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Finance Lead and Plant Finance Head for Environmental & Process Monitoring division responsible for end-to-end profitability, P&L management and business KPI's
- Co-piloted the business growth and turnaround through strategic planning and execution
- Partnered with Global and India Leadership teams to drive profitable growth and expansion of business verticals and various product lines
Manager Finance - Corporate MIS & Reporting
Piramal Enterprises Limited
Mumbai
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Part of Corporate MIS and Reporting (Corp
- FP&A) team for Piramal Healthcare business responsible for consolidation, management reporting and presentations, data analysis, balance sheet review, MBRs/ QBRs and board meeting presentations
Asst. Divisional Controller
Piramal Enterprises Limited
Mumbai
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Asst
- Divisional FP&P partner for Piramal Healthcare's India formulation businesses (Critical Care and Diabetes divisions)
- Handling Budgets, MIS, Financial controls, Working capital management, Pricing and Discounts and overall P&L management and business support
Financial Planner & Advisor
Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors
Mumbai
10.2007 - 10.2008
Asst. Manager - Finance
Patni Computer Systems Ltd
Mumbai
06.2006 - 09.2007
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
12.2014
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Finance and Financial Management Services
12.2008
Chartered Accountant (C.A) - Accounting and Finance
11.2007
Skills
- Forecasting
- Logistics management
- Cost reduction
- Operational efficiency
- US GAAP proficiency
- Month-end closing
Timeline
Finance Operations Controller - Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2018 - Current
Sr. Manager - Finance Operations & Tax - Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2017 - 03.2018
Sr. Manager - Finance Operations - Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2014 - 12.2016
Business Finance Controller (FP&A) - Environmental & Process Monitoring Division - Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2011 - 06.2014
Manager Finance - Corporate MIS & Reporting - Piramal Enterprises Limited
04.2010 - 06.2011
Asst. Divisional Controller - Piramal Enterprises Limited
10.2008 - 03.2010
Financial Planner & Advisor - Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors
10.2007 - 10.2008
Asst. Manager - Finance - Patni Computer Systems Ltd
06.2006 - 09.2007
University of Mumbai - Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
ITM Group of Institutions - Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) - Chartered Accountant (C.A), Accounting and Finance
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