Hi, I’m
Pankaj Kumar Padhi
Chartered Accountant With +20 Years Of Experience
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic Global Finance Business Partner with 20+ years of experience enabling growth, profitability, and business transformation across global organizations. Expertise in FP&A, commercial finance, strategic planning, M&A, risk management, and performance optimization and executive business partnering. Proven track record of influencing C-suite decision-making, leading high-performing global teams, and delivering sustainable business outcomes through data-driven insights, financial rigor, and operational excellence. Trusted advisor to senior leadership with a strong ability to align financial strategy with enterprise objectives, drive transformation initiatives, and create long-term stakeholder value.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.Bangalore
Sr. Director Finance
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Led Finance function for Horizontal , Consulting, AI-Lab and Semiconductor business.
- Implemented process improvements and automation resulting in quality reporting and result oriented action plan.
- Developed strategic plans to optimize operational workflows and improve client satisfaction.
- Strategy Planning, budget management, optimizing resource utilization across multiple projects and departments.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
- Cost optimization, improved utilization, and successful rate negotiations resulted in a 50 bps improvement in margin.
Cashfree Payment India Pvt. Ltd.Bangalore
Sr. Director Finance
10.2021 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions to enhance quality of MIS reporting and Investor reporting.
- Streamlined pricing model, procurement process, employee benefits and internal control resulting in revenue optimization, cost benefits and margin improvement.
- Collaborating with investors & stakeholders while keeping them informed of progress & issues to manage expectations on all requirements and deliverables
- Developed strong relationships with key banking partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities resulting in better costing and benefits from bank.
- Rate negotiations with banks and payment gateway (PG) routing optimization contributed to a 150-basis-point (150 bps) improvement in margin. Rate negotiations with customers contributed to an additional 100-basis-point (100 bps) improvement in margin.
Wipro Limited BANGALOREBangalore
Head Function FinanceLed Finance Function for Hori
04.2016 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Led Finance function for COO office, SL and APMEA business.
- Spearheaded all M&A and prospective investment related activity for the business along with delivering the business plan of acquired entity.
- Implemented process improvements and automation resulting in quality reporting and result oriented action plan.
- Served as a core member of the BCP team during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, driving business continuity initiatives and ensuring uninterrupted support to clients with zero business disruption.
- Implemented a skill-based rate card and approval matrix across the business, standardizing pricing governance, streamlining approvals, and improving commercial controls.
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Tyco Fire & Security India Pvt. LtdBangalore
Manager of Accounts and Finance
03.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Heading FP&A Function along with supporting the Global Controller in month end activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Played an active role in reducing DSO and recovering LD provisions, contributing to improved cash flow and working capital management. (Reduce DSO by 18 days and LD provision by $1.65 Mn)
- Contract and Pricing review for new projects.
- Implement project profitability report along with weekly review of project status.
HCL Technologies LtdBangalore
Senior Finance Manager
06.2011 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Headed the Business Management Office for BFSI & Healthcare business units with a revenue base of $1.2 Bn.
- Implemented Contract and Utilization trackers, resulting in improved revenue estimate accuracy, effective COLA tracking, rate optimization, and enhanced resource utilization.
- Managed large deal monitoring, including identification and implementation of Profit Improvement Plans and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Managed and led revenue recognition for POC, milestone-based and application based project ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Ford India Pvt Ltd Chennai
Senior Financial Analyst
01.2010 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including TB review and book closure for FIL.
- Reviewed balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely completion, adequate supporting documentation, and closure of outstanding items within corporate timelines.
- Managed and monitored plant and IT budgets, including the finalization of department-wise normal maintenance budgets
- Responsible for supplier park pricing and contract management, along with administration of employee benefit schemes including car lease, canteen services, reimbursements, and employee transport policies.
- Able to manage INR 4.8cr per annum from cost optimization activity.
Scope International Pvt LtdChennai
Senior Financial Analyst
09.2006 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Prepared IFRS and Capital Adequacy Directive (CAD) reporting packs.
- Performed quarterly inter-company reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely closure.
- Managed loan schedules, including ageing analysis, NPA classification, and restructuring account reclassification from NPA to performing status.
- Performed RIWAC computations and reviewed MTM calculations.
- Reconciled transaction processing systems with the General Ledger on a monthly basis.
Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaChennai, India
Chartered Accountant from Finance, Accounts, Costing
05.2006
Skills
Collaborative Leadership
Stakeholder Relations
Strategic Planning
Decision-making
Process Improvement
Financial Planning & Analysis
Coaching and mentoring
Stakeholder engagement
Financial & MIS Reporting
Timeline
Sr. Director Finance
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Sr. Director Finance
Cashfree Payment India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 01.2024
Head Function FinanceLed Finance Function for Hori
Wipro Limited BANGALORE
04.2016 - 10.2021
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Tyco Fire & Security India Pvt. Ltd
03.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Finance Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd
06.2011 - 02.2015
Senior Financial Analyst
Ford India Pvt Ltd
01.2010 - 06.2011
Senior Financial Analyst
Scope International Pvt Ltd
09.2006 - 04.2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant from Finance, Accounts, Costing