SHIVANI GOYAL
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic and forward-thinking finance leader with 14+ years of experience across FP&A, business partnering, investor relations, M&A support, and financial transformation. Proven ability to build finance teams from scratch, lead global transitions, and deliver investor-grade reporting for high-growth and PE-backed organizations. Demonstrated success in implementing digital finance systems (SAP BPC, FICO, Power BI), managing cross-border transitions, supporting due diligence, and contributing to fundraising, valuation, and IPO-readiness initiatives. Known for operating as a true business partner to leadership, driving visibility, alignment, and profitability through financial strategy. Now seeking high-impact leadership roles across FinTech, strategic finance, or investor-backed global firms where finance serves as a growth driver and decision enabler.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – FP&A & Business Partnering
Dentsu Aegis Network
11.2021 - Current
- Lead strategic FP&A and business partnering for the UK region, enabling performance visibility, forecasting accuracy, and timely decision-making.
- Collaborate with regional leadership on budgeting, cost optimization, and financial strategy aligned with restructuring programs.
- Supported post-acquisition integration of Pexlify into group reporting and planning structures.
- Implemented Power BI dashboards to automate performance tracking and improve data transparency.
- Led stakeholder engagement across global teams to support business case modeling, planning governance, and restructuring analysis.
Finance Lead – Global Transition & Strategic Enablement
Airbnb (via Lead Finance – India Delivery Center)
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Led the transition of Airbnb's global finance operations to India, establishing a new FP&A support function under remote, high-stakes conditions.
- Built a finance team supporting global budgeting, business analytics, and reporting; collaborated with San Francisco HQ teams.
- Delivered valuation models, investor reports, and performance metrics for senior finance teams.
- Contributed to project due diligence and strategic reviews; gained hands-on exposure to IPO readiness standards and investor relations protocols.
- Enabled planning automation and supported digital finance transformation initiatives.
Manager – Strategic Finance, Investor Relations & Transformation
ReNew Power Ltd.
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Scaled the finance function from 0 to 45+ members across FP&A, audit, and reporting.
- Implemented SAP BPC and SAP FICO in partnership with KPMG and Accenture to drive automation and consolidation.
- Led IND AS conversion and IFRS compliance projects for improved investor confidence and IPO planning.
- Supported multiple fundraising rounds, prepared investor decks, and contributed to valuation models for wind and solar projects.
- Participated in due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts; contributed to ReNew’s IPO readiness and investor engagement roadmap.
Assistant Manager – Finance Transformation & Reporting
First Serve Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Transitioned core finance operations to India and scaled a finance team from 4 to 40+.
- Worked closely with market CFOs to design monthly reporting frameworks and business KPIs.
- Supported planning cycles, board-level reporting, and MIS development.
Accounts Executive
Virtuoso Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
10.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed statutory accounting and reporting for multiple SME clients.
- Gained foundational exposure to financial compliance and general ledger management.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
01.2009
Skills
- Strategic Finance & FP&A
- M&A Integration & Due Diligence
- Fundraising & Valuation Support
- Investor Relations & Board Reporting
- Global Finance Transition & Team Building
- Financial Modelling & Business Partnering
- SAP BPC
- SAP FICO
- Power BI
- IPO-Readiness & Regulatory Alignment
- US GAAP
- IND AS
- IFRS
- Leadership
- Transformation & Change Management
Languages
English, Hindi
Location Preference
Open to India, Dubai, Singapore, Global Leadership Roles
Timeline
Senior Manager – FP&A & Business Partnering
Dentsu Aegis Network
11.2021 - Current
Finance Lead – Global Transition & Strategic Enablement
Airbnb (via Lead Finance – India Delivery Center)
11.2019 - 10.2021
Manager – Strategic Finance, Investor Relations & Transformation
ReNew Power Ltd.
02.2015 - 11.2019
Assistant Manager – Finance Transformation & Reporting
First Serve Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 01.2015
Accounts Executive
Virtuoso Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
10.2011 - 02.2013
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Rajasthan University
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