Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 9 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Business Finance Manager
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Pvt Ltd (Groww)
04.2021 - Current
Key role as the Company's revenue grew from INR 30 Cr per month to INR 400 Cr per month.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and ensure alignment with financial objectives.
Led negotiation efforts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms, leading to a notable savings of multiple INR crores, while maintaining strong relationships.
Developed 10 years strategic financial plans for long-term organizational growth and sustainability.
Evaluated potential acquisition targets based on detailed due diligence exercises, ensuring a solid foundation for future growth opportunities.
Conducted in-depth financial analyses to support decision-making processes across multiple departments.
Mentored junior team members in best practices for financial management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
Designed custom financial models tailored to specific project needs, enabling accurate projections and informed decision-making processes within the organization.
Improved business finance processes by implementing effective budgeting and forecasting techniques.
Optimized cash flow by implementing efficient receivables management strategies and closely monitoring working capital levels.
Prepared monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports for management review.
Enhanced financial decision-making by providing accurate data analysis and insightful recommendations to executive leadership.
Assistant Manager - Business Advisory (Finance)
Bundl Technologies Private Limited (Swiggy)
11.2018 - 04.2021
Tasks/Achievements: - In-house business consulting - Drive efficiencies in people and processes, cost optimization and enable automation across verticals -Streamlined financial processes by implementing new software and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
Contributed to the successful completion of quarterly reviews by providing detailed financial analyses and insights.
Involvement in the due diligence conducted for fund raising
Preparation of Financial Statements (FS) - IND AS transition and consolidation of FS - SPOC for ensuring smooth statutory and internal audits
Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement - Part of the journey of Swiggy from 7 cities to 500+ cities
Auditor
Audit, KPMG India
09.2015 - 09.2018
Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.
Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Finance
ICAI
06.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
MS Office Suite
Communication
Financial Modelling
SQL
Profitability analysis
Cash Flow Management
Stakeholder Communication
Strategic Planning
Debt Financing
Financial Budgeting
Certification
07/2020, 09/2020, The Wall Street School Investment Banking Certification, Performed Company Valuations utilizing Markets Approach (Relative valuations -Trade Comps & Deal Comps) and Income Approach (Future Cash Flows - DCF.
Built fully integrated financial projection models including ability to run sensitivities within models & worked on Co. profiles, Sector analysis, etc
Accomplishments
Secured All India Rank 26 in CA final examination
Awarded Kudos, Above and Beyond in KPMG India
Part of Super team awarded by KPMG (Twice)
Word of appreciation from CFO in Swiggy
Languages
English
Telugu
Hindi
Extracurricular Activities
Represented school in cricket, volleyball and basketball Fundraising for Tsunami victims Mentoring peers and juniors - for exams and for placements
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.