Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
Results-driven CFO with broad experience managing all aspects of operations, finance, accounting and administration in multi-billion dollar consumer products industries. Specialties: Proven record as Finance Execuitive of major Business Units; Expertise in Financial Reporting, both internal and external; Developed and established accounting policies and procedures to ensure internal controls; Deep understanding of Financial Analysis including Capital Investment Analysis & EVA; Strategic Thinker;
Leader of International Financial Services business. Sr Director - Internal Controls & SOX Compliance Sr Director - Integration (acquisitons).
. Directed all areas of finance including: financial accounting, reporting and analysis, credit risk management, accounts receivable and payables, logistics and warehouse operations, manufacturing accounting, forecasting, payroll and benefits, SEC and tax reporting to corporate . Improved internal controls to take the division from Audit Watch/High Risk rating to Meets Company Standard in less than one year . Significantly improved internal control environment, financial analysis; driving the company towards an improved strategic decision-making process, implemented ERP system; created a performance tracking dashboard . Ensured sustained sales organization accountability by continuously reporting on pricing, slotting fees efficiency and trade promotion deals; led to a $5M gross profit increase . Initiated and led the development of a deduction management system, which aligns promotion commitments with the approved plan, thereby reducing financial exposure