Siddhartha Pal

Head - Business Finance, Internal Control & ERM

Weir Minerals India Limited

08.2009 - 03.2016

Steering the formulation and implementation of corporate strategies for achievement of top-line & bottom-line targets
Providing strategic advisory regarding profit augmentation, process efficiency & finance transformation
Devising plans to enhance organization growth; incorporating corporate financial strategies
Aligning the Annual Operating Plans with company's long-term strategies
Providing critical financial and operational information to leadership management; offering tactical recommendations
Identifying the core reasons for control deficiencies, shortcomings and resolve through process / system implementation
Devising financial plan and operating budget at roll-up and department levels; defining & embedding target operating model across locations
Determining strategies to maintain working capital requirements in coordination through fund & non-fund-based means
Undertaking financial analysis, internal & regulatory reporting, accounting operations and forecasting functions; steering the overall accounting operations & audits for the organization
Formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and taking corrective actions
Acquiring long-term funds for specific project expansion and modernization programs from financial institutions / banks
Designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial and process controls & cost management; ensuring effective liaison and completion of internal, statutory and external audits
Ensuring compliance with statutory authorities and audit requirements; maintaining integrity of accounting system & processes and ensuring it remains effective and operational at all times
Presenting financial performance of the company to top management & Board of Directors for decision-making
Monitoring the key parameters of the business, consolidated forecast, budget and analyzing trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditure & other related areas
Directing & controlling finance to maximize profitability and generate revenue
Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process
Developing competency among the team members; managing appraisal process across the levels