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Sanjeev Sharma |Visionary CFO |Finance Leader

Sanjeev Sharma |Visionary CFO |Finance Leader

Noida

Summary

Visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with more than two decades of experience in financial strategy, risk management, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), ERP implementation, IPO preparation, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of profitability enhancement, cost optimization, treasury management, and corporate governance. Adept at driving financial transformations for MSMEs, multinational corporations, and startups. Passionate about investor relations, stakeholder management, and business automation. Organised Articled Assistant with strong analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of tax laws and accounting principles. Demonstrates reliability in managing audits, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Excels in client communication, fostering professional relationships, and delivering accurate, timely financial advice. Brings value through meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Chief Financial Officer

Millennium Babycares Ltd
Noida/Indore
05.2025 - Current

As Group CFO of Millennium Group, I lead the financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence across the group’s manufacturing and marketing verticals. I am responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations for the manufacturing business and its marketing arm, Family Care, which distributes products across e-commerce, quick commerce, general trade, and modern trade.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct group-level financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and MIS for all business units.
  • Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital, and fund management, ensuring financial discipline and liquidity.
  • Drive investor relations and board-level reporting; successfully managed ₹122 crore equity infusion from Bharat Value Fund.
  • Implement robust governance frameworks, risk management, and internal control systems across group entities.
  • Lead ERP migration from Tally Prime to SAP B1, streamlining real-time reporting and financial controls.
  • Manage compliance with Indian tax laws (GST, TDS, Income Tax), Companies Act, FEMA, and regulatory filings.
  • Support pricing, margin planning, revenue recognition, and commercial analytics for all sales channels.
  • Lead financial recovery and stakeholder alignment post-incident losses (e.g., fire impact accounting and insurance claim management).
  • Set up a 20-member finance organization with strong domain specialization and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Enabled financial structuring to scale sales across Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Nykaa, Zepto, and GT/MT distribution.
  • Built a unified reporting and control framework to support manufacturing-to-distribution value chain integration.

Consulting Chief Financial Officer

The CFO Centre
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Developed and executed financial strategies for MSMEs and startups, achieving sustainable growth
  • Reduced operational expenses by 15% through cost-control measures
  • Strengthened banking relations, secured funding, and enhanced investor confidence
  • Implemented automated MIS reporting, improving decision-making efficiency

Chief Financial Officer

YCP Auctus
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led the financial integration of Auctus India with YCP Holdings.
  • Led the SAP ERP migration across multinational entities, streamlining operations.
  • Ensured SOX compliance, mitigating audit risks and reinforcing corporate governance
  • Optimised fund repatriation strategies and cross-border tax compliance.
  • Managed investor relations, communicating financial performance and strategic direction to stakeholders, enhancing investor confidence.

Chief Risk Officer & Head Finance

GMR Group
02.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed financial operations for Seven SPVs with revenue exceeding INR 3,000 Crores
  • Designed real-time financial dashboards, enhancing transparency for board decisions
  • Negotiated credit facilities worth INR 500 Crores, improving financial stability
  • Spearheaded IPO preparation, ensuring regulatory and investor alignment

Consulting CFO & COO

Brands of Desire
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Reduced operational costs by 3% through financial trend analysis & business process reengineering
  • Strengthened financial controls & investor relations, enhancing company valuation

Chief Financial Officer – Asia Pacific

Strategic Decision Group
07.2007 - 03.2017
  • Directed financial operations across India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong and played a role of strategic business partner
  • Implemented cloud-based ERP systems, improving operational efficiency
  • Led the JV carve out and set up the accounting functions from scratch

Country Finance Controller

Maersk Sealand
11.2005 - 06.2007
  • Oversaw M&A integration of P&O Nedlloyd with Maersk, leading financial restructuring
  • Led project financing for USD 350 million terminal expansion

Asst Mgr (FP&A)

GE Capital International Services
Gurgaon
07.2005 - 11.2005
  • Supported financial planning, reporting, and forecasting for global operations.

Deputy Manager

Ansal Buildwell Limited
09.2001 - 06.2005
  • Managed project financing & consortium management for listed entities
  • Led financial closing for parent company and 17 associated companies

Sr. Audit Officer

Mittal & Mehrotra
08.1999 - 08.2001

Handled management, internal, Statutory and bank audits for reputed clients.

  • Participated in special investigations to uncover fraud, waste, or internal controls for the clients.

Articled Assistant

Lovelock & lewes( PWC)
07.1996 - 07.1999
  • Conducted statutory, tax, and management audits for Fortune 500 clients.

Education

AML specialist - Anti Money laundering Laws

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2022

DISA - Information and System Audit

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2019

GST Specialist - Goods and Services Tax

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2017

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) -

Association of Certified Fraud Examiner
United States of America
01.2022

PG Diploma in Financial Risk Management -

Indian Institute of Management
Raipur, MP
01.2021

Diploma in IFRS -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom
01.2010

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2002

DIRM - Insurance and Risk Management

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Certificate of Higher Education - Power BI

Udemy
USA

Skills

  • Financial Strategy & Planning
  • Risk Management & Compliance (SOX, IFRS, IPO)
  • ERP Implementation & Migration
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Cost Optimization & Profitability Analysis
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS Reporting
  • Global Tax Compliance & Treasury Management
  • Financial Operations & Governance
  • Stakeholder & Investor Relations
  • Fund raising & Working capital finance

Languages

English
Hindi

Professional Highlights

  • Led recovery of bad debts exceeding INR 2 Crore.
  • Set up the accounts department from scratch after handling JV carve out.
  • Led one M& A and three change management transition.
  • Spearheaded two ERP transitions with full-cycle implementations.
  • Automated MIS, saving 25+ hours of manual effort monthly.
  • Negotiated key financial terms for global projects, enhancing profitability.
  • Played a key role in IPO preparation and capital expansion projects.
  • Unearth Cash larceny fraud of Rs 5 millions during security exchange broker client audit.

Portfolios & Websites

· https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-sharma-251b963

  https://bold.pro/my/sanjeev-sharma-250104144923

Timeline

Group Chief Financial Officer

Millennium Babycares Ltd
05.2025 - Current

Consulting Chief Financial Officer

The CFO Centre
02.2024 - 04.2025

Chief Financial Officer

YCP Auctus
12.2022 - 01.2024

Chief Risk Officer & Head Finance

GMR Group
02.2018 - 12.2022

Consulting CFO & COO

Brands of Desire
04.2017 - 01.2018

Chief Financial Officer – Asia Pacific

Strategic Decision Group
07.2007 - 03.2017

Country Finance Controller

Maersk Sealand
11.2005 - 06.2007

Asst Mgr (FP&A)

GE Capital International Services
07.2005 - 11.2005

Deputy Manager

Ansal Buildwell Limited
09.2001 - 06.2005

Sr. Audit Officer

Mittal & Mehrotra
08.1999 - 08.2001

Articled Assistant

Lovelock & lewes( PWC)
07.1996 - 07.1999

AML specialist - Anti Money laundering Laws

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

DISA - Information and System Audit

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

GST Specialist - Goods and Services Tax

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) -

Association of Certified Fraud Examiner

PG Diploma in Financial Risk Management -

Indian Institute of Management

Diploma in IFRS -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

DIRM - Insurance and Risk Management

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Certificate of Higher Education - Power BI

Udemy
Sanjeev Sharma |Visionary CFO |Finance Leader