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Kshitij Bhatnagar

Chartered Accountant with 12 years of Post Qualification experience (Includes 9 years of Global Exposure)

Summary

12 years of expertise in optimizing fiscal health and transforming business decision making through data insights and automated reporting. Strategic business partner to C-suite executives, advising on impacts of potential decisions. Currently working as CFO in manufacturing site Indorama Polyester Industries, Thailand. Responsible for handling entire Finance and Accounts/ Production Planning operations for the site with over $175 mn turnover. Leading a team of 20+ highly motivated colleagues. Domain exposure across Manufacturing and Service (Textiles, PET Resins, Recycling & Automobile sector)

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

Indorama Polyester Industries
07.2015 - Current

IVL is one of the largest vertically integrated polyester chain producers in the world and largest PET producer globally

  • Monthly closing activities finalization of Hyperion (Consolidation tool)
  • Measuring business performance by preparing division-wise and consolidated monthly MIS and analyzing key parameters driving profitability and returns to stakeholders
  • Net Working Capital Management - Ensure continuous improvement with lean working capital requirements - Maximize AR financing - Extend payment terms with suppliers - Optimize Inventory Days
  • Cost Excellence - Drive Continuous Improvement projects to achieve a sustainable runrate of savings contributing towards the bottom line.
  • Change Management - Business transformation through corporate led and in-house projects
  • Presenting monthly business reviews to Senior and Top Management
  • Coordinating with senior leadership of business for strategic input and playing active role in various business projects
  • Handling complete Budgeting activity
  • Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters the development opportunities and motivates the high performance amongst the team members
  • Leading Production and Planning department

Assistant Manager Finance

JAMNA AUTO INDUSTRIES
02.2014 - 06.2015

Jamna Auto Industries Limited is trusted manufacturer of suspension for Commercial Vehicles.

  • Preparation of Monthly MIS i.e. Profit & Loss A/C, Sales Report & other reports for the Management.
  • Analysis of various reports on monthly basis for MIS such as Monthly P&L, Sales Report, BEP Report,Corporate Cost, PBT Walks along with comparison with Business Plan & Outlook for 5 sites
  • In-depth analysis of Gross Contribution, Variable Cost, Salary Wages & Admin Cost while preparation
  • Preparation of Contribution chart on individual plant level as well as on consolidated level.
  • Assisting the Group CFO in reviewing and improving financial as well as internal control.
  • Preparation of Feasibility Study report for various projects in India as well as international which Includes computation of IRR, Payback period and determining whether projects are feasible or not.
  • Preparation of monthly Key Finance Ratios & Cash Flow Statement.

ELIN ELECTRONICS LTD

Assistant Manager Finance
11.2012 - 01.2014

Elin Electronics is one of the top leading Electric Motor Manufacturers in India

  • Finalization of Accounts & Financial Statements.
  • Preparation of Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow and other notes to accounts.
  • Assisting auditors during Statutory, Tax and Internal Audit.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports on Microsoft Navision ERP as required by the management and auditors.
  • Preparation of Monthly MIS for the Management at consolidated level

Education

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAI)
Jaipur, India
05.2012

B.COM -

Rajasthan University
Jaipur, India
04.2001 -

10th & 12th Standard- ICSE & ISC Board
Jaipur, India
04.2001 -

Accomplishments

  • Cost saving & Business report: Working with BCG on implementation of various projects
  • Cost Excellence - Drive Continuous Improvement projects to achieve a sustainable runrate of savings contributing towards the bottom line.
  • Net Working Capital Management - Ensure continuous improvement with lean working capital requirements - Maximize AR financing - Extend payment terms with suppliers - Optimize Inventory Days
  • Heading Finance / Accounts / MIS / Costing/ Production Planning with over 20 team member strength
  • Leading and presenting monthly / quarterly business reviews to the senior and top management
  • Directed financial analysis, accounting operations, internal and regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting that led to long-term & short-term mprovements in cost savings, profitability and productivity

Timeline

CFO

Indorama Polyester Industries
07.2015 - Current

Assistant Manager Finance

JAMNA AUTO INDUSTRIES
02.2014 - 06.2015

ELIN ELECTRONICS LTD

Assistant Manager Finance
11.2012 - 01.2014

B.COM -

Rajasthan University
04.2001 -

10th & 12th Standard- ICSE & ISC Board
04.2001 -

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAI)
Kshitij BhatnagarChartered Accountant with 12 years of Post Qualification experience (Includes 9 years of Global Exposure)