Meera Naik
Senior Finance Leader (CA)
Summary
Result driven senior finance leader with proven experience in working with various MNCs for setting up finance functions from scratch, creating shared services platform from startup to large annual revenue generating organizations. Offering keen financial acumen to lead businesses to profitability in both lean times and periods of growth. Known for excellent recruiting, hiring and managing high-performance teams. Experienced in finance and accounting, operations, supply chain, and human resources.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
GBC LPG Ltd
2024.04 - Current
- Provided insightful financial analysis for joint venture [between largest LPG carrier company | Norway based MNC and largest Indian listed company in LPG sector], resulting in successful transactions that added value to the organization''s portfolio.
- Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
- Led effective communication between finance personnel and other departments globally to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on LPG projects and bottling plant initiatives.
- Ensured local compliances and timely accounting reports.
Senior Finance Manager
Vopak | European MNC
2019.03 - 2023.06
- Directed financial planning and analysis, budgeting,and forecasting activities,contributing to a 15% improvement in budget accuracy
- Successfully led oracle implementation process in across Asia pacific region for 7 locations and went live on exact projected dates
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial health and performance metrics,providing actionable insights to the executive team
- Coordinated with regional teams to streamline monthly reporting processes,reducing monthly closing time by 30%
- Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations, communicating updates and ensuring timely adjustments to compliance programs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize capital structure,manage liquidity, and enhance cash flow management
- Led pan India JV integration process with JV partner,ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance with industry regulations
Head of Finance
Principle Global | UK MNC
2016.07 - 2019.03
- In charge of setting up finance division and overseeing HR and IT functions
- Strategically planned and established shared service functions in India for APAC countries, including transfer pricing.
- Advised executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with corporate goals
- Implemented robust internal controls,reducing the risk of financial fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations
- Managed large teams ,fostering collaborative and high-performance culture
- Played key role in negotiating and finalizing payment terms with key vendors and banks,optimizing terms and ensuring cost efficiencies
Senior Finance Manager
Owens Corning | American MNC
2013.11 - 2016.06
- Established shared service functions for Accounts receivable for global locations
- Extensively discussed and resolved risks and issues anticipated in creating shared service platform within fix time frame
- Negotiated line of credit renewal terms with bankers,securing lower rate of interest and improving income statement health by INR 30 Mn
- Led mid size finance team, spearheaded financial planning and analysis,leading to 15% improvement in budgeting
- Led annual internal and external audit process,achieving clean audit reports
Deputy Finance Manager
Atul Limited | Indian Listed Company
2011.03 - 2013.10
- Led large team of accounts payable specialists in processing high volume of invoices,reconciling accounts and managing vendor communications
- Promoted to lead treasury and AR functions of company within 1 year of joining
- Successfully delivered special team assignment for export incentives claim,which improved company's profitability by INR 30mn
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
IndiaMaster of Commerce -
Gujarat University
IndiaCorporate Accounting
Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad, IndiaSkills
Team leadership and development
Shared services platform
Financial planning and analysis
Compliance and regulatory affairs
Stakeholder relationship management
Budgeting and forecasting
Service Level Agreements
Honors And Learnings
- Played a pivotal role in a high-performing team that secured “CIO 100 2011” Award for the innovative Invoice Image Scanning technology in oracle
- Recognized with the 'Most promising employee' award at Atul limited
- Received top appraisals for the past seven consecutive years,demonstrating sustained high performance and commitment
- Completed Corporate finance accounting course from IIM Ahmedabad (One of the top 5 business management institutes of India)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
GBC LPG Ltd
2024.04 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
Vopak | European MNC
2019.03 - 2023.06
Head of Finance
Principle Global | UK MNC
2016.07 - 2019.03
Senior Finance Manager
Owens Corning | American MNC
2013.11 - 2016.06
Deputy Finance Manager
Atul Limited | Indian Listed Company
2011.03 - 2013.10
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Master of Commerce -
Gujarat University
Corporate Accounting
Indian Institute of Management
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