PRAVEEN AGARWAL
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant and MBA in Finance with 15+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, financial controlling, FP&A, plant finance and business performance management. Proven expertise in budgeting and forecasting, product costing, cost optimization, management reporting, capex and project controlling, financial governance and internal controls. Experienced in partnering with cross-functional and operational leadership to drive financial discipline, improve cost visibility and support strategic decision-making. Hands-on experience with SAP FICO/MM and SAP HANA implementation across domestic and overseas operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Finance
ATC Tires Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2015 - Current
- Managed company-level capex for brownfield and greenfield projects totaling $600 million, overseeing capex cash-flow forecasting to ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Facilitated FP&A budgeting, forecasting, financial controlling, and project finance activities.
- Evaluated business performance against budgets and forecasts and provided financial insights.
- Monitored plant cost controls for Indian and overseas operations and conducted budget-versus-actual reviews with plant leadership.
- Collaborated with plant teams on cost-saving projects and tracked the status of realized savings.
- Managed preparation of books of accounts and coordinated statutory and internal audit processes.
- Prepared project proposals with cross-functional teams for parent-company approval and execution.
- Developed MIS and management reports that provided insights on cost control, capex projects, financial performance, and key analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Supported SAP HANA implementation as part of the implementation team across modules including FICO and MM.
Sr. Executive – Finance
Modelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Pune / Mumbai
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed statutory books of accounts and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely closure.
- Managed Service Tax, VAT, and TDS compliance, overseeing payments, collections, returns, and audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Developed monthly cost estimates, variance analysis, and forecast comparisons to enhance budgeting accuracy and cost control.
- Prepared supply-chain annual budgets and monthly variance reports for stakeholders.
- Performed monthly balance-sheet reconciliations and coordinated corrective actions.
- Prepared cost-audit records and supported timely audit closure.
- Compiled MER (Management Efficiency Report), FFG reports, weekly variance reports, and cost-analysis reports to provide actionable insights for management.
- Managed capitalization of purchased and internally built assets and supported SOX control reviews and audit-query closure.
Executive – Finance & Accounts
Philips Electrolux Electronics Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Coordinated preparation of monthly and annual MIS reports with sales, marketing, service, and other functions to support strategic decision-making.
- Developed cost and performance reports, conducted cost-benefit analyses and critical cost reviews, and recommended corrective actions to enhance financial performance.
- Maintained financial statements and statutory books of accounts with a focus on regulatory compliance and accuracy.
- Managed trade schemes for trade partners, analyzing profitability and preparing related MIS to ensure effective cost and credit control.
- Prepared debtor and creditor aging reports and coordinated collections and vendor payments.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
01-2010
MBA - Finance
FMS, MLSU
Udaipur01-2007
Skills
- FP&A & Financial Planning
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Capex & Project Finance
- Plant Finance & Cost Controlling
- Cost analysis
- Management reporting
- Financial statement finalization
- GST & Indirect Tax Compliance
- Cost Audit & Internal Controls
- SAP expertise
- Working Capital / Payables
- Stakeholder management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Languages: English, Hindi
- Present Location: Mumbai, India
Timeline
Associate Director of Finance
ATC Tires Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - Current
Sr. Executive – Finance
Modelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd.
06.2012 - 07.2015
Executive – Finance & Accounts
Philips Electrolux Electronics Ltd.
07.2011 - 06.2012
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
MBA - Finance
FMS, MLSU