Pankaj Rathi
Bangalore
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
Blox
Mumbai
08.2022 - Current
- Majorly involved in discussions with investors for fund raising and venture debt funding.
- Joined at pre seed stage and worked on multiple policies such as Esop etc.
- Fund raising - raised 100 cr equity and 30 cr debt.
- Worked with tech on business platforms and other tech platforms.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure they are financially viable prior to signing off on them.
- Closed two M&A deals.
- Responsible for all compliances related to FEMA, RERA, Audit and taxation etc.
Finance Controller & Head FP&A
Ola Electric
Bangalore
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Internal control & Processes.
- Responsible for Books closure, AR & AP, Treasury planning.
- Compliance & Audit closure.
- Joined at Series A valuation and Set up the whole accounting team and controllership processes.
- Worked closely with Plant finance team on multiple capex deployment strategies and electronic child parts planning (basically on BOM).
- Working capital & Cashflow discussions.
- Investor relations.
Head of Finance
Oyo Hotels
Bangalore
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure they are financially viable prior to signing off on them.
- Responsible for India & US reporting with respect to relevant accounting standards.
- Set up the whole finance team including controllership, Business Finance, FP&A etc.
- Worked on multiple process improvement.
- Prepared monthly management accounts with variance analysis for budgeting purposes.
Head Business Finance & Reporting
Arvind fashion
Banglaore
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Leading Brands like US Polo, Flying Machine, Gant, Nautica, Aeropostale etc consist of 2500 cr turnover.
- Business Scorecard, MIS & Financial reporting.
- Business Partnering with different teams.
- Working capital Management.
- Store opening & closure feasibility.
- Drive channel wise profit and sales.
Financial Reporting
Levi strauss
Bangalore
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Communicated financial reporting to shareholders.
- Monthly books closure & reporting as per US Gaap.
- Closure of audit - Statutory , Internal & SOX.
- Responsible for reporting & various MIS as per US team.
Financial Planning
Bharti Airtel Ltd
Bangalore
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Handled broadband business of around 1000 cr.
- Involved on multiple projects- New Acquisition Health Analysis, Re engineering of cost.
- Preparation of AOP, Financial Planning, CHannel wise sales etc.
- All business approvals related with broadband business.
Auditor
Singhi & Co.
Kolkata
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Conducted multiple audit - Statutory, Internal & Tax.
- Handled various listed clients- NHPC, GPT Infra projects, Medica Hospital etc.
- Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
Articled Assistant
M jhawar & company
Calcutta
05.2006 - 05.2009
Education
High School Diploma -
ICAI
11-2011
High School Diploma -
ICWA
12-2010
High School Diploma -
ICSI
12-2008
GED -
SinghiBhartistraussBangaloreArvindEsopBloxSt Xavier's
Kolkata04-2008
Skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Cash Flow Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Head of Finance
Blox
08.2022 - Current
Finance Controller & Head FP&A
Ola Electric
09.2021 - 08.2022
Head of Finance
Oyo Hotels
11.2019 - 09.2021
Head Business Finance & Reporting
Arvind fashion
12.2016 - 11.2019
Financial Reporting
Levi strauss
05.2015 - 12.2016
Financial Planning
Bharti Airtel Ltd
06.2013 - 05.2015
Auditor
Singhi & Co.
05.2009 - 06.2013
Articled Assistant
M jhawar & company
05.2006 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
ICAI
High School Diploma -
ICWA
High School Diploma -
ICSI
GED -
SinghiBhartistraussBangaloreArvindEsopBloxSt Xavier's