Strategic and visionary finance leader with 21+ years of extensive experience steering multi-national organizations towards sustainable growth & operational excellence. Adept at shaping & executing comprehensive financial strategies, optimizing enterprise-wide operations, and enhancing profitability through disciplined governance, robust risk management, and process transformation. Proven expertise in leading complex cross-border transactions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and high-value tenders, while fostering high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of accountability & financial discipline. Recognized for driving organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance & delivering transformative business outcomes that align with long-term corporate goals & objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO - India & HOD-Finance Shared Services
EFS Facilities Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2025 - Current
Established the Finance Shared Services Department for 13 Gulf Countries at the Delhi/Noida head office, streamlining workflows and reducing process redundancy by 50% for Group Finance and Started P&L contribution in Bottom Line.
Steering regional financial strategy across 13 Operating Companies, driving end-to-end strategic, financial, and operational planning to ensure seamless launch, governance, and sustainable growth.
Leading enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, enhancing decision-making and financial visibility.
Ensuring governance, compliance, and risk management, facilitating smooth audits, and regulatory adherence.
Driving Board reporting and executive-level financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
Partnering with regional CEOs and business heads to enhance commercial strategy, improve margins, lead global tenders, and evaluate JVs and acquisitions.
Establishing and managing new operating companies, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with group objectives.
Driving finance digitalization and process automation to streamline operations and reduce overheads.
Overseeing tax assessments and regulatory interactions across multiple jurisdictions, mitigating financial exposure.
Building and mentoring high-performance finance teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and succession readiness.
Established and governed a fully outsourced finance operating model for all group entities, delivering cost savings of nearly 25% annually while elevating service accuracy and turnaround.
Engineered robust cashflow optimization frameworks, strengthening liquidity planning & improving working capital efficiency.
Spearheaded timely closure of Group and Statutory Audits with zero major observations, ensuring full compliance with corporate governance standards.
Instituted comprehensive internal control systems and policy adherence mechanisms, reducing compliance deviations by 40% and fortifying organizational risk management.
Directed budget preparation & formulation, forecasting cycles & variance analytics, enabling sharper executive decision-making across varied business units.
Oversaw balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow oversight, and banking arrangements, including the successful establishment of working capital facilities to support growth.
Provided strategic counsel to the Executive Committee and Department Heads, aligning financial strategy with corporate objectives and driving cross-functional accountability.
Collaborated with legal advisors, insurers, tax consultants, auditors, and banking partners to safeguard financial interests and strengthen enterprise-wide governance.
Authored and implemented comprehensive SOPs and financial policies, elevating departmental performance standards.
Financial Controller
EFS Facilities Services Group Ltd.
02.2023 - 06.2025
Directed commercial operations, contract reviews, and pricing to improve project profitability.
Supported to CFO for end-to-end joint venture establishment in India for Phoenix EFS IFM Services Private Limited, including strategic planning, financial structuring, ERP System Setup, Regulatory compliance, and operational integration to ensure seamless launch and sustainable growth.
Drove commercial strategy and execution for high-value bids and multi-location RFPs, negotiating terms, optimizing margins, and securing profitable business opportunities across diverse markets.
Drove budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for multi-site FM (Facilities Management) operations.
Optimized cost structures and supported vendor negotiations to reduce operational expenses.
Improved revenue recognition, billing accuracy, and cash-flow management across key accounts.
GM Finance/AGM Finance
EFS Facilities Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 01.2023
Led financial due diligence, acquisition evaluation, and transition of newly acquired entities.
Strengthened financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness across transition operations.
Standardized accounting processes and enhanced MIS reporting for management decision-making.
Group Sr. Finance Officer (MENA Region)
EFS Facilities Services Group Ltd.
02.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Account Officer
EFS Facilities Management Services LLC
02.2014 - 01.2016
Finance Executive
EFS Facilities Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Accounts Executive
Matski Maritime LLC
10.2009 - 01.2013
Accounts Executive
Chartered Trade Global LLC
05.2008 - 09.2009
Accountant
J Garg Industries Pvt. Ltd
06.2007 - 04.2008
Accountant
G.D.Oil Carrier
07.2004 - 05.2007
Education
Advanced Valuation and Strategy - MBA - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Coursera (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
01-2022
MBA - Banking and Finance
VOU
01-2018
B.Com. (Honors) - undefined
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra
India
01-2007
Skills
Strategic Financial Leadership
Budgeting & Forecasting
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Financial Performance Management
Cash Flow & Working Capital Mgmt
Operations & EBITDA Optimization
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month Award Twice (2014 & 2015) – Recognized for outstanding efforts & constant support.
Loyalty Award (2024) – Recognized for continues of loyal service for more than 10 years.
Employee of the Decade Award (2025) – Honored for outstanding contributions and consistent excellence in performance.
Strategic Custodian (Commercial Prudence & Financial Discipline) Award (2025) – Awarded for strong commercial acumen, Disciplined, Financial Stewardship, Excellence in Contract Governance, And Balancing Growth with Sustainable Financial Management.
Organizational Profitability Augmentation: Spearheaded financial strategy across 5+ geographies, achieving double-digit EBITDA growth and significant improvement in cash flow and working capital efficiency.
Finance Operations Optimization: Led enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, reducing reporting turnaround time and enabling data-driven strategic decisions.
Strengthening Governance & Compliance: Implemented robust internal controls, risk frameworks, and policy compliance, securing smooth statutory, regulatory, and internal audits with zero major observations.
Commercial & Revenue Growth: Partnered with CEOs and business heads to improve contract margins, successfully closing high-value tenders, JV evaluations, and acquisition due-diligence projects.
Cost Optimization & Automation: Drove finance digitalization, process optimization, and outsourcing initiatives, cutting operational overheads by 10–15% while standardizing financial processes across the group.
Financial & Regulatory Excellence: Managed cash flow, treasury operations, tax assessments, and regulatory interactions across multiple jurisdictions, mitigating financial exposure and ensuring 100% compliance.
Strategic Business Impact: Led transition & centralization of finance departments, adoption of CAFM for enhanced asset tracking, and implementation of benchmark costing, contributing to improved operational KPIs.
Timeline
CFO - India & HOD-Finance Shared Services
EFS Facilities Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2025 - Current
Financial Controller
EFS Facilities Services Group Ltd.
02.2023 - 06.2025
GM Finance/AGM Finance
EFS Facilities Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 01.2023
Group Sr. Finance Officer (MENA Region)
EFS Facilities Services Group Ltd.
02.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Account Officer
EFS Facilities Management Services LLC
02.2014 - 01.2016
Finance Executive
EFS Facilities Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2013 - 10.2013
Senior Accounts Executive
Matski Maritime LLC
10.2009 - 01.2013
Accounts Executive
Chartered Trade Global LLC
05.2008 - 09.2009
Accountant
J Garg Industries Pvt. Ltd
06.2007 - 04.2008
Accountant
G.D.Oil Carrier
07.2004 - 05.2007
MBA - Banking and Finance
VOU
B.Com. (Honors) - undefined
Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University Agra
Advanced Valuation and Strategy - MBA - Private Equity & Venture Capital
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Emirates National Oil Company, Arab Tank Ltd (HTL)Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Emirates National Oil Company, Arab Tank Ltd (HTL)