Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Accomplished in the realm of senior finance leadership and strategic project management, I possess a rich background encompassing Financial Management, Facility Establishment, and the meticulous management of multimillion-dollar projects. Within the dynamic sphere of Ocean and Logistics Business, I take charge of steering financial direction, allocating resources, ensuring unwavering compliance, and driving strategic expansion in the intricate global maritime landscape. My exceptional proficiency as a Stakeholder Manager is evidenced by my adept navigation of robust stakeholder relationships, harmoniously aligning financial strategies with diverse interests to cultivate sustainable growth and assert industry leadership. My financial prowess is prominently demonstrated through the successful liberation of funds amounting millions across South Asia. My adeptness extends to the development and execution of intricate financial strategies spanning South Asia , all intricately aligned with overarching business objectives. At the helm of strategic transformation, I have orchestrated a comprehensive overhaul of operational models, yielding a remarkable expansion in capacity, alongside refining financial processes to achieve optimization in workforce efficiency. I have also pioneered and meticulously guided the Total Cost Ownership (TCO) Project, a strategic initiative resulting in enduring annual savings of multi-million. My proficiency extends to establishing and adeptly managing the financial operations of a newly inaugurated facility, notably propelling the expansion of an Import Bonded Yard, yielding an impressive growth, I also played a pivotal role in orchestrating the successful commercial acquisition of a CFS in South India, adroitly leveraging an asset-light model to navigate this strategic endeavor. A true global people leader, I excel in fostering a diverse workforce that serves as a beacon of innovation and excellence, transcending geographical boundaries.
As the Director of Finance at DP World in Gujarat, India, I played a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of one of the largest container terminals in the country. My responsibilities included driving the finance function, from controlling to business partnering, and ensuring financial compliance for a new terminal under construction on the west coast. I led a team to implement strategic financial planning initiatives, optimize revenue streams, and enhance operational efficiency.
I began my journey with Maersk Group as an Assistant Manager in Finance and Accounting and climbed the ranks to become a Finance Controller South Asia. Since March 2019, as Finance Controller, I have shouldered the responsibility of comprehensive financial management for the Ocean business and various forms of landside logistics. I have been delivering financial leadership to extensive cross-geographical teams overseeing 10 legal entities across IBS regions, aligned with business objectives. Additionally, I've led a substantial finance team across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, while managing administrative activities across 17 offices in India. My achievements include orchestrating a merger among group entities, aligning financial structures and reporting systems, and successfully releasing trapped funds worth multi-million dollars across South Asia. Prior to this, from May 2007 to February 2019, I led the APMT region of Maersk, spanning Mumbai and Chennai. In the role of Finance Business Partner, I directed monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, managed critical projects, and optimized financial processes. As AGM for Finance and Strategic Projects, I spearheaded an operational model overhaul, achieving significant capacity increases and cost savings. I also oversaw the deployment of a Solar Power Project across APMT entities in India. In my capacity as AGM for Finance and Accounting, I oversaw the expansion of the Import Bonded Yard, achieved remarkable growth rates, and led the acquisition of a CFS in South India. I managed facility expansions and established a Container Freight Station (CFS) in a coaching capacity. In my previous role as Manager, Finance and Accounting at APMT Mumbai, I played a key role in implementing the SAP Accounting System.
Handled responsibilty of accounting , Credit Controller and commercial evaluation