Gautam Bhaduri
Kolkata
Summary
Finance leader with 20+ years of cross-sector experience in FMCG, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and defense. Expert in financial planning, business partnering, P&L management, audits, and compliance. Proven track record of driving profitability, process improvement, and team leadership across multinational and public sector enterprises.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President - Finance
Balmer Lawrie
10.2015 - Current
- Led finance for ₹800 Cr SBU – P&L, budgeting, profitability analysis
- Drove strategic planning, audit closure, and cost control
- Managed working capital, treasury, and team across 3 units
- Collaborated with leadership for pricing, process improvements
Finance Controller
Dabur Bangladesh
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Headed finance for BDT 120 Cr operations
- Managed budgeting, MIS, entity reporting, and audits
- Advised leadership on revenue maximization and cost efficiency
Sr. Manager - Marketing Finance
Haldia Petrochemicals
12.2007 - 10.2014
- Oversaw finance for ₹1800 Cr zone – AR/AP, risk control, audits
- Supported pricing, credit monitoring, MIS, and collections
Regional Accounts Manager
Gunnebo India
12.2006 - 12.2007
- Managed zonal accounts and manufacturing unit finance
- Designed dealer incentive schemes and ensured insurance adequacy
Finance Manager
SHV Energy
04.2005 - 07.2006
- Handled LPG pricing, asset control, audits, and statutory compliance
- Reported to Dutch parent and ran zone as profit center
Assistant Manager
Bharat Electronics Ltd
- 01.2005
- Managed costing, budgeting, sales accounting, and payroll
- Coordinated banking, credit, and corporate finance activities
Education
CA -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kolkata01.1998
CMA -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Kolkata01.1997
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics
University of Calcutta
Kolkata01.1994
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Planning
- Decision-Making
- Leadership and Team Management
- Business Strategy
- Financial Oversight
- Analytical Skills
- Operational Risk Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Profit Center Management
- Commercial Management
Personal Details
English
Hindi
Bengali
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Quizzing, Sports, Music
Training
- Executive Development – MDI Gurgaon (2001)
- Modular MDP – IIM Lucknow (2020)
- People Leadership – IIM Bangalore (2025)
Software
Windows 11
Office 365
RAMCO
SAP ECC
Timeline
Associate Vice President - Finance
Balmer Lawrie
10.2015 - Current
Finance Controller
Dabur Bangladesh
10.2014 - 10.2015
Sr. Manager - Marketing Finance
Haldia Petrochemicals
12.2007 - 10.2014
Regional Accounts Manager
Gunnebo India
12.2006 - 12.2007
Finance Manager
SHV Energy
04.2005 - 07.2006
Assistant Manager
Bharat Electronics Ltd
- 01.2005
CA -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CMA -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
BSc (Hons) - Mathematics
University of Calcutta
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