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Vishesh Nema

Vishesh Nema

Bhopal

Summary

Chartered Accountant with 9+ years of experience managing controllership, financial reporting, and compliance across global operations in SaaS, pharma, and service industries. Proven expertise in group financial consolidation, audit management, statutory compliance, and implementation of internal controls across multi-entity structures. Adept in leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, streamlining global accounting processes, and driving automation initiatives using ERP systems. Strong collaborator with cross-functional and international teams, consistently delivering timely and accurate financial statements, tax filings, and board-level insights.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Finance

SaaS Labs Software Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
  • Led the finance function with end-to-end ownership of both Controllership and FP&A, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic planning, and business partnering.
  • Oversaw core controllership activities including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, statutory reporting, and compliance across multiple geographies.
  • Established and implemented internal financial controls aligned with organizational risk frameworks and regulatory standards, ensuring audit readiness and process integrity.
  • Directed the FP&A function encompassing long-term budgeting, revenue forecasting, cost optimization, variance analysis, and business performance reviews to drive informed decision-making.
  • Managed global cash flow planning, treasury operations, and foreign exchange risk across international entities.
  • Ensured compliance with both Indian and US regulatory frameworks including Transfer Pricing, and 409A valuations.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership and investors on board presentations, financial forecasts.
  • Spearheaded finance automation and system integration initiatives, enhancing the accuracy of reporting and reducing financial close timelines.
  • Consolidated and reviewed financials across subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, while enabling seamless audits.
  • Successfully managed audit processes for cross-border transactions and delivered 100% on-time filing of financials across two consecutive years.

Partner - Finance & Compliance Advisory

M A A R G & Associates
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Virtual CFO | Mid-sized Clients across SaaS, Travel, and Healthcare Sectors
  • Acted as a strategic finance partner to 4+ mid-sized businesses (revenue range: USD 2 Mn -11 Mn), providing end-to-end fractional CFO services including financial strategy, planning, controls, and investor reporting.
  • Designed and implemented tailored budgeting, forecasting, and MIS frameworks, resulting in a 20-30% improvement in financial visibility and cost control.
  • Advised on capital structuring and cash flow optimization, improving working capital cycles by up to 40 days in some cases.
  • Led financial due diligence and compliance reviews for funding and M&A events, supporting clients in securing funding in debt financing.
  • Oversaw setup and improvement of financial systems, dashboards, and SOPs, enabling faster decision-making and reducing manual processes by 50%.
  • Ensured full statutory and regulatory compliance (GST, TDS, ROC, Income Tax), and managed audits with zero non-compliance remarks.

Manager - Finance

Lupin Limited
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Led plant-level finance function for a listed pharmaceutical company, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and operational financial control across manufacturing operations.
  • Oversaw plant finance operations for a facility with an annual production value exceeding ₹2,000 crore, managing budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis.
  • Partnered with manufacturing and supply chain teams to implement cost-saving initiatives, reducing overheads by approximately 12% through process optimization and vendor renegotiation.
  • Led standard costing, BOM analysis, and inventory valuation, enhancing cost transparency and enabling data-driven production planning.
  • Ensured timely and accurate MIS reporting to corporate office, contributing to strategic decision-making at the group level.
  • Managed internal controls, physical inventory audits, and statutory compliance, achieving 100% audit compliance and zero stock discrepancies over two years.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support capex planning, working capital management, and financial planning for plant expansion projects worth ₹50+ crore.

Manager - Finance

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Acted as a finance business partner to department heads and leadership, delivering data-driven insights and financial guidance that influenced key strategic decisions.
  • Developed integrated financial models and dashboards for revenue tracking, margin analysis, and OPEX optimization.
  • Led monthly business performance reviews with functional heads, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to prepare board presentations, financial packs, and strategic plans aligned with company KPIs.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with Indian regulatory frameworks including GST, TDS, Companies Act, and Transfer Pricing documentation.
  • Monitored intercompany transactions, related-party compliance, and TP adjustments for multiple group entities, supporting accurate and compliant group consolidations.

Senior - Audit & Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG India Affiliate)
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Led statutory and tax audits for clients in manufacturing, services, and tech.
  • Conducted Ind-AS implementation, internal controls testing, and finalization of financial statements.
  • Prepared audit documentation, management letters, and presented financial insights to stakeholders.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
India
01-2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

Barkatullah University
Bhopal
01-2014

Skills

  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Finance controllership and compliance
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cash flow management
  • ERP systems: SAP and Oracle
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Power BI expertise
  • Financial reporting
  • Strategic finance
  • Process optimization

Websites

Timeline

Manager - Finance

SaaS Labs Software Pvt. Ltd.
02.2023 - Current

Partner - Finance & Compliance Advisory

M A A R G & Associates
04.2021 - 02.2023

Manager - Finance

Lupin Limited
02.2020 - 04.2021

Manager - Finance

Simplilearn Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 01.2020

Senior - Audit & Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG India Affiliate)
10.2015 - 05.2018

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce -

Barkatullah University

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