Sourav Kumar Behera
CFO | Unlocking Growth Through Financial Discipline & High-Impact Decision Making
Pune,MH
Summary
To secure a responsible career opportunity where I can effectively utilize my skills and training, contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of the organization, and continue to develop in a professional and challenging environment.
Accomplished finance leader with over 7.5 years of work experience as a CFO, driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and business growth in manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in cost control, capital management, financial planning, compliance, and ERP implementations. Strong record of partnering with executive leadership to improve profitability, optimize supply chain costs, and enhance shareholder value.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Delkart Industries Limited
Pune
05.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded financial strategy for a ₹220 Cr turnover manufacturing company, ensuring profitability and liquidity in highly competitive markets.
- Optimized working capital requirements by restructuring funding strategy, improving liquidity, and reducing financing costs.
- Implemented cost-control measures across production and operations, reducing overhead costs.
- Directed financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensured statutory compliance with GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and Companies Act, minimizing risks and audit observations.
- Collaborated with operations and supply chain to optimize raw material procurement and production planning.
- Led digital finance transformation by introducing ERP/SAP financial modules for real-time reporting and analytics.
- Reported financial results to board of directors and presented strategies for growth and expansion.
- Managed a finance team of 20+ members overseeing accounting, MIS, taxation, and treasury functions.
- Improved inventory management by collaborating with production heads, reducing excess stock.
- Support to Team for Coordination with external auditors, bankers, and regulators ensuring seamless statutory audits and reporting.
- Mentored and trained finance team to build a high-performance culture.
- Directed end-to-end financial operations including accounts, audits, compliance, and MIS reporting.
- Comprehensive Practical Exposure in preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Depreciation Schedules, Reconciliation, Compliance filings (GST, TDS, ITR, PTRC, PTEC, etc), Labour Law & Social Security Compliance (PF, ESIC, LWF, Gratuity & Bonus, CSR, etc).
- Oversaw financial control and strategic planning for 8 group companies of Delkart, ensuring consolidated reporting and governance.
- Comprehensive cross-functional experience across Finance, HR, Purchase, IT within group companies.
- Ensured compliance with Companies Act, ethics, and internal policies while safeguarding confidential information.
Education
NISM Certifications (Series VI & Series V-A) -
National Institute of Securities Markets
PunePost Graduate Diploma In Business Administration - Finance
SCDL
PuneCertification in Tally Prime with GST -
Smita's Computer Institute
PuneBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -
Seemanta Mahavidyalaya
Jharpokharia, OdishaDOEACC 'O' Level Certification - Computer Applications
Nilachala Institute of Computer Technology
Baripada, OdishaPGDCA -
Nilachala Institute of Computer Technology
Baripada, OdishaHigher Secondary Education - Science, +2
Laxmi Kanta College
Bangriposi, OdishaSecondary Education - Matriculation, 10th
Saraswati High School
Anla Gunja, Bangriposi, OdishaSkills
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost reduction and profit maximization
- Treasury management
- ERP implementation
- Internal financial controls
- Compliance monitoring
- Corporate law expertise
- Cash flow management
- General ledger maintenance
- Employee training and development
- Team building strategies
- Internal audits
- Asset management practices
- Financial statement preparation
- Tax compliance and planning
- Data analysis techniques
- Account reconciliation processes
- Financial oversight functions
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Personal Information
Total Experience: 7.5 years
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Odia
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
• Recognized for implementing Lean Finance processes, leading to faster month-end closures.
• Successfully led the end-to-end IPO preparation and compliance process in coordination with Merchant Bankers.
• Successfully implemented SAP Business One ERP across all business functions, enhancing financial control, compliance management, and real-time reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Successfully developed and strengthened a capable finance team by identifying potential leaders, mentoring team members, and instilling a performance-driven culture. Encouraged cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, Purchase, Sales, and IT, enabling seamless operations, compliance excellence, and strategic decision support to management.
• Played a key role in driving company valuation growth.
• Successfully led the end-to-end IPO preparation and compliance process in coordination with Merchant Bankers.
• Successfully implemented SAP Business One ERP across all business functions, enhancing financial control, compliance management, and real-time reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Successfully developed and strengthened a capable finance team by identifying potential leaders, mentoring team members, and instilling a performance-driven culture. Encouraged cross-functional collaboration across Finance, HR, Purchase, Sales, and IT, enabling seamless operations, compliance excellence, and strategic decision support to management.
• Played a key role in driving company valuation growth.
Certification
- E-filing (PAN, Income Tax, GST, TDS, ESIC, EPFO, DSC), The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), Intermediate Skill Training.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), Intermediate Skill Training.
- SAP Finance & Controlling (FI-CO, Student Edition), The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), Intermediate Skill Training.
- Advanced Excel (E-Learning Certification), Tata Steel Capability Development.
Disclaimer
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Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Delkart Industries Limited
05.2018 - Current
NISM Certifications (Series VI & Series V-A) -
National Institute of Securities Markets
Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration - Finance
SCDL
Certification in Tally Prime with GST -
Smita's Computer Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -
Seemanta Mahavidyalaya
DOEACC 'O' Level Certification - Computer Applications
Nilachala Institute of Computer Technology
PGDCA -
Nilachala Institute of Computer Technology
Higher Secondary Education - Science, +2
Laxmi Kanta College
Secondary Education - Matriculation, 10th
Saraswati High School