Vatsal D Mazani
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced strategic leader with a track record in business planning, finance, FP&A, cost control, and negotiations. Skilled at driving change management and leading strategic projects. Seeking a Senior Management role to leverage strong analytical and financial expertise for impactful decision-making and organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Strategy & Planning
Chalo Mobility
Mumbai
10.2023 - Current
- Achieved 2.5x revenue increase through efficient route and capacity optimization
- Enhanced ridership by 300% via strategic fare adjustments.
- Saved ₹35 lakh per month in driver payouts and fuel costs
- Enhanced app booking flows with upgraded trip planning and booking window features through collaborative efforts.
- Presented weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews to the management and founders.
- Formulated a robust plan outlining business strategies and objectives via collaboration.
Business Finance
Chalo Mobility
Mumbai
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Created an 18-month business forecast to aid fundraising initiatives for potential investors.
- Initiated Chalo's first comprehensive annual budgeting exercise
- Directed and organized monthly business review meetings for the CEO.
- Developed a comprehensive 5-year business model
- Created various debt refinancing, EV bus, and project financing models
- Executed comparative study for investment vs. leasing of EV assets in 10,000-bus model
- Lowered SIM card costs for live tracking, achieving ₹15 L monthly savings
Manager - Cost Control & Procurement
UpGrad Education
Mumbai
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw ₹60 Cr annual software budget with direct CFO reporting
- Achieved ₹7.5 Cr savings via strategic cost reduction initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to implement cost-saving strategies and developed efficient procurement practices.
- Implemented timesheets to enhance cost tracking in technology and content development, resulting in capitalization of over ₹30 Cr in Opex from P&L.
Team Lead - FP&A
Tesco
Bengaluru
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Transitioned Tesco Distribution FP&A specialist role from the UK effectively.
- Served as the primary contact for Distribution cost-line, leading flash reporting, management accounts, forecasting, and coordination with UK Finance Directors.
- Developed a reliable forecasting model, resulting in 98% accuracy for six months during COVID-19.
- Spearheaded budgeting and long-term planning exercise for £1.2Bn Tesco Distribution cost line.
- Streamlined and automated multiple dashboards leading to reduced workforce requirements
CA Article Assistant
CNK & Associates LLP
Mumbai
10.2018 - 12.2021
- VAT and Service Tax
- Direct Tax and Statutory Audit
Education
CMA -
IMA-USA
06.2018
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
05.2018
B.Com -
NM College, Mumbai
06.2016
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modelling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Planning & Reporting
- Performance Management
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Cost Control & Management
- Workflow Analysis
- Negotiation Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Change Management
- Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Decision-Making
Strategic
- Learner
- Ideation
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical
Executing
- Responsibility
- Achiever
Influencing
- Self-Assurance
- Maximizer
Relationship Building
- Connectedness
- Individualization
Accomplishments
- Chalo: Rated '4+' in performance reviews; top performer; part of the Core Leadership Program.
- UpGrad: Recipient of 'ASPIRE' award for accountability.
- Tesco: Awarded 'Star Contributor of the Year 2020-21'; recipient of multiple quarterly value and spotlight awards.
Other Information
Birth Date - 07 Dec 1995
Address - Borivali West, Mumbai - 400092
Interests - Traveling, Trekking, Cricket, Listening Music
Language - English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Timeline
Senior Manager - Strategy & Planning
Chalo Mobility
10.2023 - Current
Business Finance
Chalo Mobility
11.2022 - 12.2023
Manager - Cost Control & Procurement
UpGrad Education
12.2021 - 10.2022
Team Lead - FP&A
Tesco
10.2018 - 12.2021
CA Article Assistant
CNK & Associates LLP
10.2018 - 12.2021
CMA -
IMA-USA
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B.Com -
NM College, Mumbai
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