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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
SHIVANI GOYAL