Sanjeev Sharma

• Partnered with MSMEs and startups to develop and execute financial strategies, achieving sustainable growth and profitability.
• Implemented comprehensive cost-control measures, reducing operational expenses by 10-15% within six months.
• Spearheaded budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance processes, aligning financial goals with strategic business objectives.
• Strengthened banking relationships, secured funding, and enhanced investor confidence through strategic financial planning.
• Introduced structured SOPs for manufacturing units, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Enhanced MIS reporting accuracy and decision-making efficiency through automation.

• Directed ERP migration to SAP across multinational entities, streamlining operations and enhancing data integrity.
• Ensured compliance with Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards, mitigating audit risks and reinforcing corporate governance.
• Enhanced MIS reporting frameworks, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving executive visibility.
• Led cross-border tax compliance initiatives, optimizing fund repatriation strategies.
• Negotiated financial terms for international projects, securing profitable agreements.
• Implemented financial risk management frameworks, reducing exposure by 20%.
• Scaled sustainable growth by conducting extensive reviews of existing systems, processes, controls and KPIs.
• Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
• Negotiated favourable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
• Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.

• Handle the finalization of accounts and MIS, Annual Operating Plan of seven Special Purpose Vehicle entities related to Aero and Non-Aero business having a top line of more than INR 3000 Crores.
• Leading transactional structuring and liaise with internal, external resources, and counsel to document and secure transactions
• Overseeing operational risk management including managing key risk management KPIs/metrics and controls to ensure operational excellence.
• Optimize return on investment by ensuring adequate dividends are received from profitable JVs
• Draft replies to Public Account Committee (PAC) queries pertaining to Joint Ventures by Government authorities.
• Obtain credit facilities including interaction with banks & financial institutions; ensuring that adequate fund is available for planned growth
• Facilitate Corporate Strategy on acquisition / disinvestment including disinvestment of few Joint Ventures
• Prepare dashboards for financial performance across all Joint Ventures company for the GMR board.
• Strengthened internal controls by designing and implementing audit procedures to identify areas of potential vulnerability.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
• Drove innovation in risk management practices by exploring new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the organization''s ability to identify and manage emerging risks.

• Directed fiscal functions of corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within industry
• Provided oversight in planning, directing, and assessing, and is responsible for all of functions performed by Finance Office
• Established and oversaw functioning of MIS operations, ensuring effective financial management, accounting and reporting
• Evaluated and advised on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
• Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.

• Provided strategic direction for financial and accounting activities for the organization in India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong
• Conceptualized entire model for compensation for all associated partners, resulting in the global implementation of the model as well as receiving recognition from Head Office in California
• Spearheaded entire transition management from a joint venture to an individual organization from Eicher Group, leading all finance functions involved in the transition process
• Served as the primary contact with auditors, tax advisors, insurance brokers, bankers, investors, and other external consultants

Implemented cloud-based ERP systems ( Intaact), improving operational efficiency and scalability.

Successfully navigated transfer pricing and double taxation challenges, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.

Led the preparation of the annual operating plan for the Asia Pacific region, securing global board approval.

Introduced strategic cost control measures, reducing 5-7 % expenses annually improving overall bottom line .

• Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.

• Managed integration of financial systems post-P&O Nedlloyd acquisition, ensuring seamless operations.
• Achieved cost savings of $100 per container through innovative financial strategies.
• Oversaw financial planning for $300M terminal expansion project, securing regional board approval.
• Directed 22-member finance team, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards through Hyperion Financial Management ( HFM) systems.

• Served as an Individual contributor role and part of the FP& A team of GE based in US and Canada.
• Analyze foreign exchange gain/loss on the goods sold .
• PO reconciliation and project profit and loss account.
• Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands.

Project Financing for Real estate and construction projects.

Fund based and non-fund based financing . Consortium management of five member bank.

Financial closing of Listed Parent Company and 17 associated companies.

Statutory Audit, Internal Audit , Management Audit, Tax Audit and Bank Audit

Audit and Assurance department and performed audit of top MNC's like ITC, Hindustan Lever, Gestetner India and LML Limited