Koustubh Chalisgaonkar
Sr. Finance Professional & Associate SAP FICO Consultant
Pune
Summary
Strategic finance professional with 17+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, and investment banking. Skilled in SAP FICO process automation, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial strategy, with a successful track record in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and debt funding. Proven leader in driving financial performance and cross-functional team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Manager SAP (FICO)
Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
- Lead process automation initiatives in SAP for Finance & Accounting for operational efficiencies
- Contributed Business Analytics Dashboard roll outs
- Collaborated Fund Management Module implementation - Single point support post go-live
- Address multiple change request and SAP incidence under FICO modules.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Radiance Renewables Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed key financial operations
- Monthly & Annual Closure of Books of accounts & Financial Statements preparation
- Financial Reporting on monthly, quarterly & annual basis.
- Management of Account Receivable and Payables
- Managing the financial Due Diligence process for PE transaction for Group.
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Vimercati SpA
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Oversaw all financial operations for the overseas entity including-
- Accounting & Reporting Responsibilities.
- Preparation of standalone & consolidated Financial statements for integration with Parent company in India.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Championed effective communication to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
- Spearheaded due diligence efforts for potential M&A or joint ventures, securing company growth objectives.
Manager, Investment Banking
Braintree Solution Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Directed investment banking projects and business valuations, contributing to successful funding for-
- Short & long-term fund requirements
- Organic & inorganic growth routes
- Financial modelling, analysis and Business plan preparation
Senior Associate M&A
Singhi Advisors Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Preparation of Business plan and compilation of transactions Collaterals Info memo, Flyers and pitch documents.
- Business valuation reports for Merger & Acquisition and Private Equity transactions.
- Client sourcing for disinvestment, Private Equity Placement, Merger & Acquisition and Joint Ventures etc.
- Facilitating Financial Due diligence.
Sr. Analyst M& A
Ruia Sons Pvt. Ltd
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Contributed in Financial Analysis of prospective target companies and reporting the outcome to Sr. Management.
- Facilitating Due diligence of the target companies.
- Oversaw Preliminary valuation report preparation for Enterprise & Equity Value.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with Investment Banks & other intermediaries.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
Sr. Analyst M&A
Dynamic Orbits Advisory Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Undertook Client sourcing for Merger & Acquisition or Private Equity Funding .
- Prepared detailed Information Memorandum, Flyers,Teaser for cross industries clients.
- Performed Financial Statement Analysis & Business Valuation.
- Industrial Report preparation and monthly Newsletter preparation
Education
MBA - Finance
D.A.V.V. University
01.2005 - 01.2007
M.Com - Accounting & Taxation
D.A.V.V. University
01.2001 - 01.2003
CS Intermediate - Corporate Law
I.C.S.I.
B.Com - Accounting & Taxation
D.A.V.V. University
01.1998 - 01.2001
Skills
- SAP Finance & Accounting
- SAP business process automation
- Dashboard development
- Reporting and financial insights
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- M&A transaction experience
- Cross-functional collaboration
Sap S4hana Expertise
Certified SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Associate (1909), FICO Automation: Spearheaded automation of financial processes, including master data management, report customization, and incident management.,
Green Field Implementation: Led a complete SAP S/4HANA 1709 implementation from Clinet side for FICO module, transforming financial workflows and reporting.
Accomplishments
- Achieved significant cost savings of X% by implementing streamlined financial processes in SAP.
- Raised specific amount in equity/debt funding for strategic corporate expansions.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/17/80
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Sr. Manager SAP (FICO)
Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Radiance Renewables Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - 11.2022
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Vimercati SpA
11.2015 - 04.2022
Manager, Investment Banking
Braintree Solution Pvt. Ltd.
11.2013 - 10.2015
Senior Associate M&A
Singhi Advisors Pvt Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2013
Sr. Analyst M& A
Ruia Sons Pvt. Ltd
07.2010 - 08.2011
Sr. Analyst M&A
Dynamic Orbits Advisory Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 07.2010
MBA - Finance
D.A.V.V. University
01.2005 - 01.2007
M.Com - Accounting & Taxation
D.A.V.V. University
01.2001 - 01.2003
B.Com - Accounting & Taxation
D.A.V.V. University
01.1998 - 01.2001
CS Intermediate - Corporate Law
I.C.S.I.
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