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Kasi Sudhakar Taduavai
Global Finance Leader
Bangalore,KA
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Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Senior Global Finance Leader with over 30 years of experience, including more than 23 years in independent leadership roles, dedicated to driving financial excellence for multibillion-dollar conglomerates. Expertise in scaling operations across diverse sectors such as Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail (large, medium, small, and fashion), FMCG, Distribution, and Hospitality within multinational corporations and family-managed environments worldwide. Currently overseeing the financial health of a $4 billion global automotive leader, managing Manufacturing Finance and Supply Chain Control for 5.5 million vehicles annually, and directing international business Commercial & Finance functions exporting 90+ countries under distribution & own operations models. Proven track record of delivering impactful financial strategies that enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Associate Vice President – Finance
TVS Motor Company Limited
01.2012 - Current
- Responsible for entire manufacturing & Supply Chain Control Finance, Commercial & Finance Functions of International Business
- Division Transformation: Scaled International Business revenue from INR 850 Cr to INR 11,000 Cr over 10 years by establishing robust internal controls and decision-support systems with tailor made business models.
- Sustained Growth: Significantly contributed in consistent delivery of 30% CAGR in international business through establishing strategic distribution systems, market specific pricing and expansion exporting to 90 Plus countries.
- Joint Venture Leadership: Played a stellar role in the TVS-BMW JV, establishing export processes to 50+ advanced nations including the Americas and Europe.
- Cost Excellence: Achieved annual savings of 1.25% of revenue through a 'War Room' approach to cost reduction and horizontal deployment across the supply chain.
- Working Capital Optimization: Attained negative working capital and zero bad debts by streamlining inventory systems and leveraging banking relationships for retail financing.
- Operational Control: Responsible for Manufacturing finance & Accounts for multiple locations across India covering entire range of two wheelers and three wheelers of ICE and EV segments manufacturing 5.50 Mn Vehicles per annum involving USD 3.50 Bn cost of production.
- Legal & compliance: Established tailormade agreements in consultation with global law firms and derisk the business growth across the globe.
- (TVS is the world’s 4th largest 2/3-wheeler manufacturer ($4B Revenue) producing 5.7M units annually)
Finance Head
Yousuf M.A. Naghi & Sons Group (KSA)
04.2009 - 10.2011
- Multi-National Management: Directed profit and profitability for 50+ Retail and Hospitality outlets across Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
- ERP Integration: Implemented Navision ERP across multiple modules including Supply Chain, POS, and HR.
- Strategic Recovery: Recovered USD 300k in VAT refunds and managed successful acquisitions in South Africa.
Country Financial Controller
Geant Saudi Limited (KSA)
07.2005 - 03.2009
- Hyper-Growth: Spearheaded business expansion from USD 100M to USD 1.80 Bn in a shortened timeframe.
- Capital Sourcing: Obtained USD 1.30 Bn in long-term funding facilities to support rapid expansion.
- System Automation: Directed the implementation of Oracle Financials, GIMA inventory management, and Cognos financial reporting systems.
- Revenue Recovery: Streamlined reconciliation processes to recover USD 5M in outstanding credit card dues.
Head of Finance & Accounts
Carrefour UAE (Majid Al Futtaim Group)
10.1998 - 06.2005
- Efficiency Gains: Reduced inventory levels by more than 50% through automated supply chain management.
- Infrastructure Lead: Instrumental in implementing JD Edwards ERP and the Cartesis financial reporting system.
- Retail Innovation: Implemented a Home Delivery Management system to arrest revenue leakage and improve delivery lead times and other systems to arrest revenue / inventory leakage.
Education
Diploma - Quantitative Methods & Integrated Flow Manufacturing
Krannert School of Management, Purdue University
USA01.2020
Post-Graduate Diploma - International Business
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
01.2019
ACA -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.1995
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Finance, Costing And Taxation
Aacharya Nagarjuna University
Markapur 04.2001 -
Skills
Organizational development
Certification
Certifications: GST (ICAI), Bullet Proof Manager (Crest Com Intl, USA), Oracle Financials Implementation.
Timeline
Associate Vice President – Finance
TVS Motor Company Limited
01.2012 - Current
Finance Head
Yousuf M.A. Naghi & Sons Group (KSA)
04.2009 - 10.2011
Country Financial Controller
Geant Saudi Limited (KSA)
07.2005 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Finance, Costing And Taxation
Aacharya Nagarjuna University
04.2001 -
Head of Finance & Accounts
Carrefour UAE (Majid Al Futtaim Group)
10.1998 - 06.2005
Post-Graduate Diploma - International Business
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Diploma - Quantitative Methods & Integrated Flow Manufacturing
Krannert School of Management, Purdue University
ACA -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Core Competencies
- Strategic Growth: Revenue maximization, LRP planning, and strategic business model development.
- Treasury & Fund Management: Low-cost fund sourcing, ECB management, and export financing optimization.
- Operational Excellence: Cost reduction (1.25% of revenue annually), waste elimination, and lean manufacturing.
- Compliance & Risk: GAAP/IFRS/Ind AS reporting, FEMA, transfer pricing, and appellate representation (GST/Customs/RBI).
- Digital Transformation: Implementation of SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Navision, large scale inventory management systems (GIMA & GICA), Financial Reporting systems such as Cartesis, Cognos and Hyperion and IOT monitoring systems.
Accomplishments
Implemented large scale inventory management systems, supply chain management systems, low cost financing facilities there by Achieved Negative Working Capital.
Contributed in lean manufacturing systems & Operational there by reduced / avoided investments.
Established war rooms across all functions with four targets such as Revenue Maximization, Cost Reduction, Waste Elimination and Cashflow improvements.
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Affiliations
- International Associate (AICPA, USA), Chartered Certified Financial Consultant (Canada).
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)