Surabhi Agarwal
Kolkata
Summary
Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with 7+ years of experience at ITC Limited driving large-scale financial strategy across FP&A, capex investments, and global export operations. Proven track record of managing ₹1300+ Cr capex, ₹1000+ Cr cash flows, and export P&L across multiple geographies while delivering ₹80+ Cr cost savings and strengthening financial controls.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Finance (Capex, Insurance & Exports)
ITC Limited
04.2025 - Current
- Led evaluation and sanctioning of capex investments exceeding ₹1300 Cr, driving optimal capital allocation and ROI
- Managed insurance coverage for asset base of ₹15,000 Cr+ and turnover exposure of ₹70,000 Cr+
- Owned export business P&L of ₹300+ Cr across 8 countries, driving profitability and strategic growth
- Delivered ₹80+ Cr cost savings through vendor negotiations and value engineering initiatives
- Actively managed financial impact of West Asia geopolitical disruptions, ensuring business continuity and risk mitigation
- Partnered with business teams on pricing, taxation, and expansion strategies in international markets
- Represented division in FTA and cross-border regulatory discussions
Manager – Finance (FP&A)
ITC Limited
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Led financial planning and budgeting for ₹1000+ Cr cash flows, improving forecasting and visibility
- Strengthened budget tracking and variance analysis to enable data-driven decisions for leadership
- Drove automation across procurement, land management, and manpower costing processes
- Provided actionable insights to senior management on cost trends and operational efficiency
Manager – Corporate Internal Audit
ITC Limited
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Led internal audits across finance, operations, and IT, improving control frameworks and compliance
- Managed a team of 7 members, ensuring effective audit execution and stakeholder coordination
- Automated audit analytics using SAP, enhancing audit efficiency and coverage
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
01-2018
Company Secretary -
ICSI
01-2016
B.Com (Hons) -
Skills
- SAP
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Modelling
- Process Automation
- Capital budgeting
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cost reduction and efficiency
- Decision-Making expertise
Accomplishments
- Delivered ₹80+ Cr cost savings through strategic negotiations and financial optimization
- Managed large-scale financial exposure across capex, exports, and insurance portfolios
- Successfully navigated geopolitical risks impacting international business operations
- Recognized for strong stakeholder management and leadership impact
Location
- Bangalore
- Dubai
- Singapore
Timeline
Senior Manager – Finance (Capex, Insurance & Exports)
ITC Limited
04.2025 - Current
Manager – Finance (FP&A)
ITC Limited
11.2021 - 03.2025
Manager – Corporate Internal Audit
ITC Limited
10.2018 - 10.2021
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
Company Secretary -
ICSI