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Overview
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Naresh P N

CA, ICWA
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Dynamic financial leader with a proven track record, excelling in cash flow management and financial strategy development. Achieved significant operational cost reductions while enhancing profitability through cross-functional collaboration. Expert in risk management, driving efficiency via process improvements and automation initiatives, ensuring robust financial governance and transparency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

Bioneeds India Private Limited
12.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to optimize cash flow and enhance profitability.
  • Led budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective resource allocation.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, providing insights for strategic decision-making to executive leadership.
  • Streamlined accounting procedures, improving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
  • Managed relationships with investors and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust in financial practices.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
  • Drove revenue growth by developing pricing strategies that maximized both sales volume and profitability.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
  • Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
  • Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.

Manager Finance and Accounts

Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2018

Directed monthly financial close, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, expense accounting, provisioning, and inventory valuation.

Partnered with business leaders to drive annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, rolling forecasts, and performance variance analysis.

Delivered insightful MIS, board presentations, and management reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Led profitability, margin, and cash flow analysis, enabling

improved financial performance and working capital management.

Developed financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario planning to support fundraising, investment, and growth initiatives.

Strengthened corporate governance by implementing SOPs, approval matrices, and robust internal controls across key business processes.

Spearheaded ERP (Microsoft NAV) implementation and process automation initiatives, enhancing efficiency and reducing reporting cycle times.

Optimized manufacturing and procurement costs through data-driven analysis, contract reviews, and strategic process improvements.

Education

CMA - Cost Accountant

Cost And Management Accountants of India
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

ACA - Financial Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Cash flow management

Financial process improvement

Financial strategy development

Risk management proficiency

Financial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Accomplishments

    Contributed to the revenue growth plugging process loop holes.

    Improved cash flows by devising and implementing SOPs in receivables function.

    Reduced operation costs by performing make or buy analysis.

    Reduced resource cost through optimal work allocation.

Timeline

CFO

Bioneeds India Private Limited
12.2018 - Current

Manager Finance and Accounts

Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2018

CMA - Cost Accountant

Cost And Management Accountants of India
04.2001 -

ACA - Financial Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Naresh P NCA, ICWA