KINNAR JOSHI
Vadodara,Gujarat
Summary
Finance Leadership: Seasoned finance professional with 21+ years of experience across manufacturing and trading sectors, specializing in financial controllership, costing, FP&A, and strategic business partnering. Controllership & Compliance: Proven expertise in P&L finalization, balance sheet governance, audits, taxation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring financial integrity and operational transparency. Cost & Profitability Optimization: Strong track record in product costing, margin improvement, variance analysis, and inventory governance, driving cost efficiencies and enhancing profitability. Strategic Planning & Business Finance: Experienced in leading budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX evaluation, and profitability modeling, enabling data-driven executive decision-making. Transformation & Team Leadership: Successfully driven automation, process improvements, and internal control frameworks while leading high-performing finance teams to support organizational growth. Forward-thinking CFO and Controller with both public and private accounting and financial reporting experience. Offering proven track record of exceptional accuracy in reporting and auditing. Strong leader with calm presence and builds relationships across all organizational levels. Skilled in managing shareholder and board member relationships with excellent mediation and negotiation skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Integra Engineering India Ltd
Vadodara
07.2026 - Current
- Managed financial reporting to deliver insights for strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw budgeting processes ensuring efficient resource allocation across departments.
- Led audits guaranteeing transparency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Developed policies ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Conducted financial reviews identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews analyzing variance reports against expectations.
- Created annual budgets while monitoring performance to achieve objectives.
- Established internal control policies over accounting systems and financial processes.
Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Columbia Machine Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Key Result Areas:
- Financial Controllership: Lead monthly P&L and balance sheet finalization, ensuring reporting accuracy and financial governance.
- Management Reporting: Deliver segmented profitability reports and executive MIS to the US-based parent organization for strategic insights.
- Product Costing: Drive margin analysis and costing frameworks to strengthen profitability.
- Cash Flow Management: Managed banking transactions and monitored cash flows while preparing projections to ensure optimal liquidity and financial stability.
- Indirect Tax Compliance: Managed monthly indirect tax data preparation and ensured accurate and timely return filings in adherence to statutory regulations.
- Inventory Governance: Oversee inventory valuation and controls to optimize working capital.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Spearhead annual budgets, strategic planning, and financial projections aligned with organizational goals.
- CAPEX Evaluation: Assess capital investment proposals and monitor financial viability.
- Process Automation: Implement payroll, attendance, and tour management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Audit & Compliance: Ensure successful completion of statutory, tax, cost, and internal audits while strengthening internal controls.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a finance team of 5 members, fostering accountability and performance excellence.
Assistant General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Texspin Bearings Ltd.
Ranpur
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Key Result Areas:
- Financial Reporting: Directed financial statements, MIS reporting, and compliance processes to support leadership decision-making.
- Cost Management: Oversaw product costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation to improve cost transparency.
- Internal Controls: Strengthened governance frameworks to enhance audit readiness and risk mitigation.
- Business Partnering: Collaborated with operational leaders on budgeting and financial performance improvement initiatives.
Associate Chief Manager
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Vadodara
07.2006 - 07.2024
- Key Result Areas:
- Strategic Planning: Led annual operating plans and long-term financial strategies in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Profitability Analysis: Delivered product-line projections, margin insights, and competitor benchmarking to guide business decisions.
- Cost Accounting: Designed costing models covering overhead allocation, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Tax Reporting & Filings: Prepared indirect tax data and executed periodic return filings, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing reporting discrepancies.
- Financial Closure: Finalized plant balance sheets and managed monthly financial close processes.
- CAPEX Governance: Evaluated investment proposals and tracked execution to ensure financial returns.
- Budgetary Control: Managed standard costing, break-even analysis, and reconciliation of cost and financial accounts.
- Inventory Management: Directed inventory valuation and physical verification across plants and warehouses.
- ERP Implementation: Spearheaded deployment of INFOR LN, improving financial process efficiency and reporting capabilities.
- Highlights:
- Best Employee – West Zone Commercial Award | Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
- Performance Excellence: Recognized for outstanding commercial and financial contributions, demonstrating strong business impact.
Relationship Manager
Sharekhan Ltd.
Ahmedabad
03.2006 - 07.2006
- Highlights:
- Client Relationship Management: Managed client acquisition, servicing, and issue resolution while strengthening investor relationships and supporting revenue generation.
- Risk & Collections Oversight: Conducted risk assessments and monitored collections to ensure financial discipline and portfolio health.
Accounts & Finance Executive
Bluestar Diamonds
Mumbai
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Highlights:
- Accounting Operations: Executed core accounting activities, MIS reporting, and budgeting to support financial transparency.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitored receivables, reconciliations, and working capital to maintain liquidity and operational continuity.
Sr. Executive – Commercial
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
04.2005 - 10.2005
- Highlights:
- Commercial Finance: Managed order processing, inventory control, and financial documentation to support seamless business operations.
- Accounts Reconciliation: Performed account reconciliations and financial reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
Management Trainee – Finance
Jhagadia Copper Ltd.
Bharuch
08.2004 - 04.2005
- Highlights:
- Financial Reporting: Supported MIS preparation, budgeting activities, and accounting processes for management review.
- Import/Export Finance: Handled documentation and financial coordination for import-export transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Education
Insolvency Professional -
ICSI IIP
New Delhi01-2023
CMA -
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Kolkata01-2021
MBA - Finance
National Institute of Cooperative Management
Gandhinagar01-2004
B.Com -
LJ Commerce College
Ahmedabad01-2002
Skills
- Financial Controllership
- FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Accounting & Product Costing
- P&L Management
- Cashflow Management
- Indirect Taxation
- CAPEX Evaluation & Financial Modeling
- Inventory & Working Capital Management
- Audit & Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Strategic Business Partnering
- Communication
- Planning
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
Personal Information
- Title: Chief Financial Officer
- Date of Birth: 1982-02-06
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Gujarati
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Integra Engineering India Ltd
07.2026 - Current
Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Columbia Machine Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Texspin Bearings Ltd.
07.2024 - 02.2025
Associate Chief Manager
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
07.2006 - 07.2024
Relationship Manager
Sharekhan Ltd.
03.2006 - 07.2006
Accounts & Finance Executive
Bluestar Diamonds
10.2005 - 03.2006
Sr. Executive – Commercial
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
04.2005 - 10.2005
Management Trainee – Finance
Jhagadia Copper Ltd.
08.2004 - 04.2005
Insolvency Professional -
ICSI IIP
CMA -
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
MBA - Finance
National Institute of Cooperative Management
B.Com -
LJ Commerce College