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Rohit Mehrotra

CFO, Germany & Austria, Wipro Limited
Bengaluru

Summary

Finance Leader with 10 years of proven experience in commercial structuring, deal negotiations and driving profitable growth by creating the tools, the teams and the culture to maximize financial performance. Currently managing a portfolio of $500Mn+ in annual revenues, offering keen financial acumen to lead businesses to profitability in both lean times and periods of growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO, Germany & Austria, Wipro Limited

Wipro Technologies
07.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for end-to-end finance-related support and growth for the $500 Mn+ Business Sector for the entire Germany and Austria Region. Within 1 quarter, set up several processes to streamline revenue forecasting, leading to a 7.6% QoQ revenue growth and 1.4% margin improvement.
  • Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
  • Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.
  • Managed risk effectively through the establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework, safeguarding company assets against potential threats.
  • Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to drive process improvements that positively impacted bottom-line results.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.

CFO, Nordics, Wipro Limited

Wipro Technologies
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for end-to-end financial strategic support and growth for the $200 Mn+ Business Sector for the entire Nordics Region.
  • For the 2023 and 2024 financial years, I worked with the business team to achieve a 5% year-over-year growth in both years. Improved margins drastically by focusing on profitable growth levers.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Wipro Technologies
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Driving monthly P&L (Segments & Overall) preparation for entire Wipro Limited and its subsidiaries, and variance analysis (and explaining the reasons by analyzing the impact of various operating parameters across quarters), including tracking of Revenue, Cost, and Headcount. Also, driven multiple critical automations for the overall organization.
  • Leading Supply Chain Reporting Function, which included analysis of movement in Headcount, Man Months, and Per Person Cost, Utilization, and Forex impact at Company level.
  • Getting the segment-wise P&L statement audited every quarter and year-end for segment reporting purposes.
  • Leading a team of 12 young and enthusiastic professionals.

Manager, Business Finance, Automotive

Wipro Technologies
09.2018 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for end-to-end financial support and growth for the $100 Mn Automotive Business Sector.
  • Drive innovation in the commercial structuring of deals by understanding and aligning them to customer needs.
  • Contract negotiations on commercial clauses and pricing with the customer and vendors.
  • Collaborating with senior management in improving and executing strategies for growth of the sector.
  • Defining target at a business sector level and for the individual client/sales manager.

Manager, FP&A

LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for end-to-end FP&A reporting, as well as brand-wise P&L.
  • Responsible for overall revenue and cost forecasting.

Senior Executive, Financial Planning & Analysis

Wipro Technologies
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Driving monthly P&L (Segments & Overall) preparation for entire Wipro Ltd. & its subsidiaries and variance analysis including tracking of Revenue, Cost and Headcount.
  • Explaining the reasons for deviation in margins and cost at the company level by analyzing the impact of various operating parameters across quarters.
  • Getting the segment-wise P&L statement audited every quarter and year-end for segment reporting purposes.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Cleared Finals in 1st Attempt

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Working capital management

ERP System Implementation

Strategic financial planning

Cash Flow Management

Financial Process Improvement

Financial analysis expertise

Cost-reduction strategies

Financial Reporting

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Reporting skills

Program Leadership

Controls oversight

Accomplishments

2016: Emerging Talent of the Year : For showing immense perseverance, passion and commitment as a new joinee.


2016: Best Group Initiative : For forecasting, planning and implementing a major cost drive initiative across the organization


2017: Business Enablement : For planning and implementing a major change management for a reporting tool.


2023: Best Deal Win : For winning a $80M TCV deal for a large telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics corporation.

Additional Information

To know more about my skills, experience, and character, please read through the glorious recommendations penned by Senior leaders, managers and peers https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-mehrotra-25795793/

Timeline

CFO, Germany & Austria, Wipro Limited

Wipro Technologies
07.2024 - Current

CFO, Nordics, Wipro Limited

Wipro Technologies
07.2022 - 06.2024

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Wipro Technologies
01.2021 - 06.2022

Manager, Business Finance, Automotive

Wipro Technologies
09.2018 - 12.2020

Manager, FP&A

LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2018 - 08.2018

Senior Executive, Financial Planning & Analysis

Wipro Technologies
11.2014 - 03.2018

Chartered Accountant - Cleared Finals in 1st Attempt

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -

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