Nilam Agrawal
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-driven Business Consultant with over 18+ years of experience in business strategy, operations improvement, financial analysis, and client advisory services. Proven ability to analyze business challenges, streamline processes, and drive sustainable growth across diverse industries. Adept at working with SMEs, family-owned businesses, and growing enterprises to improve profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Consultant
Astra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Ahmedabad
04.2016 - Current
- Advised small and mid-sized businesses on growth strategy, cost optimization, and operational restructuring
- Conducted in-depth financial and performance analysis to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
- Assisted clients in business expansion planning, including market entry and pricing strategy
- Developed SOPs, workflow frameworks, and internal control systems
- Acted as a key liaison between business owners, accountants, auditors, and legal advisors
- Successfully improved client operational efficiency by 15–25% on average
Business Operations Consultant
Vertex Consulting Group
Ahmedabad
07.2010 - 03.2016
- Supported clients in process mapping, KPI development, and MIS reporting
- Reviewed existing business models and recommended scalable operational structures
- Assisted in budgeting, forecasting, and working capital planning
- Provided advisory support during audits and regulatory reviews
- Helped multiple clients transition from informal to structured business operations
Skills
- MS Excel (Advanced formulas, MIS, reporting)
- Financial analysis
- Growth strategy
- Operational restructuring
- Business expansion
- Process mapping
- Strategic planning
- MS Word & PowerPoint
- Accounting & ERP exposure (Tally / similar systems)
- Business documentation & presentation
Timeline
Senior Business Consultant
Astra Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - Current
Business Operations Consultant
Vertex Consulting Group
07.2010 - 03.2016