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BusinessDevelopmentManager
Raghavendra M

Raghavendra M

Bengaluru

Summary

Finance professional with 7 years' experience in fundraising, finance & accounts and FP&A. Led six equity rounds, raising over $8 million from Poland-based partners, and managed debt instruments ECB loans. Skilled in financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting. Strong in modeling, forecasting, and aligning finance with strategic growth. Proven ability to optimize financial operations and drive funding in fast-paced startup environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior FP&A Analyst

Greenway Health India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2023 - Current
  • Owned end-to-end planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for key business unit.
  • Delivered accurate rolling forecasts, P&Ls, and board decks to facilitate agile decision-making.
  • Conducted variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Led vendor transitions, achieving an 8% reduction in COGS within eight months.
  • Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships to enhance client retention strategies.
  • Identified upsell and cross-sell opportunities, contributing directly to revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with FP&A leadership to provide actionable P&L insights for strategic planning.
  • Analyzed monthly operating results against prior year and budget; tracked progress towards achieving strategic objectives.
  • Assisted in the development of annual budgets, long-term plans and quarterly forecasts.
  • Prepared monthly consolidated reporting packs, including KPIs and aging reports.

Accounts Manager

Vox Building Products Pvt Ltd (Poland JV)
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 07.2023
  • Led full-cycle financial compliance processes for GST, TDS, direct tax, and ECB filings; ensured accurate, timely submissions across statutory requirements.
  • Successfully raised over $8 million from six equity funding rounds with Poland-based investors to support business growth.
  • Structured and managed ECB loan arrangements, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimized cost of capital.
  • Collaborated with leadership on rolling forecasts and budget planning, guiding strategic pivots through financial insights.
  • Automated reporting processes to reduce turnaround time and enable real-time business insights.
  • Conducted variance analysis to monitor performance against forecasts; translated insights into actionable cost controls.
  • Delivered monthly P&L statements, KPIs, and quarterly board decks to inform data-driven decisions.
  • Supervised daily accounting operations while mentoring junior staff to enhance team capabilities.

Accounts Executive

Amaravati Professional Advisors Private Limited
Bengaluru
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Prepared the Financial statements of clients as per the Companies Act.
  • Performed bookkeeping and statutory compliance in relation to direct tax and indirect tax.
  • Served as point of contact for assigned client accounts, maintaining client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Assisted in training and mentoring new account executives to aid overall team performance.

Article Assistant

Varma & Varma Chartered accountants
Bengaluru
09.2010 - 07.2013
  • Independently completed audit of financial statements for manufacturing and construction companies for FY 2010-11 and FY 2011-12, each exceeding turnover of Rs 300 crore.

Education

Chartered Accountancy - CA Final 1st group -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bangalore
01.2014

BBA - Commerce

Mangalore University
Mangalore
07-2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Excel macros and power queries
  • Adaptive software solutions
  • Salesforce expertise
  • Creative problem solving
  • Cost control
  • Effective communication
  • Scenario analysis techniques
  • Process automation
  • Research skills
  • Root cause analysis

Languages

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

Accomplishments

  • Best F&A Manager at VOX for the year 2022.

Timeline

Senior FP&A Analyst

Greenway Health India Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - Current

Accounts Manager

Vox Building Products Pvt Ltd (Poland JV)
07.2018 - 07.2023

Accounts Executive

Amaravati Professional Advisors Private Limited
06.2017 - 07.2018

Article Assistant

Varma & Varma Chartered accountants
09.2010 - 07.2013

Chartered Accountancy - CA Final 1st group -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

BBA - Commerce

Mangalore University
Raghavendra M