Vishrut Mittal
Chief Financial Officer/ Head of Finance
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Experienced Finance Leader with 20 years of experience in driving financial operations across 15 countries.
Handled roles across all functions of Finance including Planning & Reporting, Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Accounting/Tax/Legal/Compliance.
Extensive experience in meeting and exceeding company goals and ability to develop people.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Advisor (short Term Project)
Wines Of The World
1 2024 - 4 2024
- Prepared the Financial Model for a new manufacturing business & presenting to the investors.
- Working Capital reduction,Procurement, Cash flow planning & recommended appropriate Organization structure for existing business.
Cluster Chief Financial Officer
African Industries Group
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Led the finance function for a diversified $400ml business in manufacturing & trading (a total of 14 companies).
- Analyzed new Acquisitions and Investment opportunities and presented to the board.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with internal policies.
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
- Commercial finance support to CEO and Sales to optimize costs and maximize margins.
- Performed monthly business reviews and quarterly presentations to the Share holders.
Chief Financial Officer
Janus Continental Group
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Led finance function for $450mn oil trading business across 7 East African countries.
- Turned around loss-making FMCG manufacturing and distribution businesses within 6 months to achieve a revenue of $125mn.
- Transformed the family business into a corporate setup by implementing SAP, policies and processes.
- Arranged working capital funding across 4 countries worth $200mn. Successfully managed stock evacuation during Covid and took cost-cutting measures.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts, business plans and strategies to the board.
- Closed all the pending audit, accounting and Tax assessment points.
Commercial, Planning & Budgeting Head, Credit Controller
Tupperware
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Led the Commercial, Planning & Budgeting function along with the the responsibility of internal audit & advisory function for the 120 company distributors.
- Corrected the ordering process which lead to increased volume and reduced order cancellations.
- Collaborated with with Sales and Marketing department to come up with appropriate strategis for increasing sales.
- Managed all communications with the consultants to implement GST.
Head of Finance
Britvic
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Set up the accounts function, policies and processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
- Provided senior management with strategic financial insights and recommendations for informed decision making.
- Managing external stake holders including the Production & Distribution partner.
- Managed all compliance and negotiations to ensure smooth company closure.
Chief Financial Officer/General Manager Finance
Godrej South Africa
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Valued the 30-year-old family business (GCPL acquired 51% share and after 3 yrs 100%).
- Led the business transformation as the only expatriate for Godrej Consumer Product Ltd.
- Delivered the budgeted Sales and Profits consistently.
- Implemented accounting and reporting ERP packages.
- Introduced new products contributing 25% to revenue.
- Let the procurement, production, legal, IT and sales department.
Planning& Budgeting Manager, Opex Controller
Coca-Cola India
06.2004 - 07.2011
- Made strategic business plans, annual business plan, monthly forecast and complete reporting for India Business Unit (+SWA Region) to Atlanta, Turkey and Singapore.
- Implemented 2 planning ERP packages Global Planning System and Business Planning Consolidation.
- Managed additional roles like key accounts manager, marketing expense controller and Opex controller.
- Reduced the concentrate procurement COGS by 40% for SWA region by changing the supplier.
- Supervised vendor payments, major reconciliation with vendors, supporting CAD audit, corrected inter-company eliminations.
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
04.2001 -
B.Com ( Hons) -
Delhi University
04.2001 -
Schooling -
Delhi Public School
04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership
undefinedTimeline
Cluster Chief Financial Officer
African Industries Group
02.2022 - 12.2024
Chief Financial Officer
Janus Continental Group
11.2017 - 01.2022
Commercial, Planning & Budgeting Head, Credit Controller
Tupperware
10.2016 - 10.2017
Head of Finance
Britvic
10.2014 - 09.2016
Chief Financial Officer/General Manager Finance
Godrej South Africa
08.2011 - 09.2014
Planning& Budgeting Manager, Opex Controller
Coca-Cola India
06.2004 - 07.2011
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
04.2001 -
B.Com ( Hons) -
Delhi University
04.2001 -
Schooling -
Delhi Public School
04.2001 -
Financial Advisor (short Term Project)
Wines Of The World
1 2024 - 4 2024