Leading financial operations and commercials for Charcoal Concepts, managing renowned brands like Copper Chimney, Joshh, Bombay Brasserie, and Bombay Borough. Managing national and international owned and franchise operations, optimizing profitability while maintaining financial integrity.

Oversaw operational and financial aspects at Smoor Chocolates as CXO. Managed commercial operations to ensure profitability and efficiency. Implemented strategic financial initiatives to drive growth while maintaining operational excellence.

• Directed Restaurants, Cloud Kitchens, Food Court & Catering operations; led the development of the company’s short & long-term strategy.• Administered the entire gamut of functions including Concept Development, Roll-out & Management, Market Research, Competition Analysis, Footfall Analysis, Negotiations and Feasibility Study & Start-Up.• Built QSRs & smart kitchens for quick expansions; set measurable strategic goals.• Maintained awareness of the competitive market landscape… Show more • Directed Restaurants, Cloud Kitchens, Food Court & Catering operations; led the development of the company’s short & long-term strategy.• Administered the entire gamut of functions including Concept Development, Roll-out & Management, Market Research, Competition Analysis, Footfall Analysis, Negotiations and Feasibility Study & Start-Up.• Built QSRs & smart kitchens for quick expansions; set measurable strategic goals.• Maintained awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments & so on.• Evaluated the work of other executive leaders and ensuring plans are achieved.• Steered P&L Management, Risk Assessment, Franchiser Franchisee Activities Management, HR, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Licensing, Health & Safety, Business Development, Due Diligence, Negotiations, Drafting & Vetting, Renewals, Extensions & Terminations. Show less

• Managed Mumbai, Bengaluru & Kolkata regions and provided leadership, direction & management of Finance & Accounting Team.• Provided strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team.• Planned & executed corporate strategy in best interest based on current & expected business, economic & regulatory environment related to company takeover to control operational cost.• Established consistent and appropriate business practices, enhanced… Show more • Managed Mumbai, Bengaluru & Kolkata regions and provided leadership, direction & management of Finance & Accounting Team.• Provided strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team.• Planned & executed corporate strategy in best interest based on current & expected business, economic & regulatory environment related to company takeover to control operational cost.• Established consistent and appropriate business practices, enhanced controls for credit risks, and built staff/supplier morale at the time of financial distress; instituted controls, teamwork and accountability throughout the entity.• Managed the processes for financial forecasting & budgets; monitored the preparation of all financial reporting and advised on long-term business & financial planning.• Established & developed relations with senior management & external partners & stakeholders. Show less

• Managed functions of Accounts and Finance, F&B Controls, Legal, SCM, IT.• Worked closely with the executive management team and supported them to bring more revenue and efficiency while supporting Accounts and Finance, F&B Controls, Legal, SCM and IT functions.• Managed all financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, banking, treasury & operating cash flow activities for effective financial planning, vendor negotiations & F&B controls.• Change management and ERP implementation.

• Spearheaded end-to-end functions related to finance & accounts including accounting records maintenance, p&l, cash flow, reporting, budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis, monthly review meetings, debtor’s management, credit control, strategic financial planning, vendor management, cost management, audits & taxations & so on .• Managed company secretarial functions along with TVS group secretarial department.• Administered Business Processes Restructuring & Engineering, Fixed… Show more • Spearheaded end-to-end functions related to finance & accounts including accounting records maintenance, p&l, cash flow, reporting, budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis, monthly review meetings, debtor’s management, credit control, strategic financial planning, vendor management, cost management, audits & taxations & so on .• Managed company secretarial functions along with TVS group secretarial department.• Administered Business Processes Restructuring & Engineering, Fixed Asset Management, ERP Implementation, KRAs Establishment, Merger & Acquisitions, Final Negotiations, Board Approvals and Legal Documentation. Show less

Brands- Various International, national and own restaurant brands at Airports. Invested- SSP GroupAs Commercial Head West & South--Preparation of detailed budget, various business plans, presentations, and getting Board approvals. - Working closely with business heads and team to drive revenue growth, control costs, and ensure better performance than budget.- Review MIS, SCM, IT, Labour, and F&B Control functions for cost savings.- Evaluate legal contracts and ensure their… Show more Brands- Various International, national and own restaurant brands at Airports. Invested- SSP GroupAs Commercial Head West & South--Preparation of detailed budget, various business plans, presentations, and getting Board approvals. - Working closely with business heads and team to drive revenue growth, control costs, and ensure better performance than budget.- Review MIS, SCM, IT, Labour, and F&B Control functions for cost savings.- Evaluate legal contracts and ensure their compliance.- Liaise with key business partners and maintain healthy relationships.- Monitor receivables and drive actions to improve working capital- Identify new opportunities for business growth and present its business case.- Evaluate project feasibility and ensure its timely and effective implementation.- Working with teams to drive ROI on Marketing Investments.- Liaise with statutory auditors, external stakeholders like tax, legal, etc taking support from Accounts, Finance, Legal.As FC Corp-- Ensuring timely & accurate Management information system.- Co-coordinating with various functions of the organization for effective performance.- Training and develop associates from time to time.- Make sure that accounting records are maintained in compliance with accounting & auditing standards.- Releasing, finalizing, and analyzing monthly restaurant Profit and loss accounts, Cash flow, and other related reports.- Constant budget tracking and variance analysis.- Debtor’s management and credit control.- Implement and maintain internal controls. Evaluate the cost controls and other expenses to ensure the profitability for identifying the weak areas in coordination with the Controls department.- Preparation and presentation of business plan and budgets.- Handling statutory audit with KPMG, internal audit, franchisee audit and tax audit with KPMG.- Handling due diligence.- Handled transfer pricing.- Feasibility study of the project before setting up and post-setup review. Show less

Pizza Hut & KFC Franchisee- Dodsal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.System Experience : Navision 3.7, Brain Power POS, Tally7.2, Microsoft Excel, Power Point & Word.; Responsibility : - Preparation of timely MIS. - Data collation and Data Management.- Co-ordination with various departments of the organization for the information. - Review of monthly MIS Profit and Loss Account & presentation.- Analyzing various reports associated… Show more Pizza Hut & KFC Franchisee- Dodsal Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.System Experience : Navision 3.7, Brain Power POS, Tally7.2, Microsoft Excel, Power Point & Word.; Responsibility : - Preparation of timely MIS. - Data collation and Data Management.- Co-ordination with various departments of the organization for the information. - Review of monthly MIS Profit and Loss Account & presentation.- Analyzing various reports associated with MIS Profit & Loss.- Product Costing analysis.- Highlighting the areas of cost control.- Act as a navigator to the operations, by highlighting the critical issues to the Operation's Team.- Preparation of Annual Budgets, Forecasts & Business Plans of the Organization.- Feasibility study of the restaurant, before setting up, and post-setup review.- Reporting variances of Actual Vs Budgeted and identifying reasons for the same and keeping check over Restaurant overheads.- Inventory control.- Being part of Internal Audit Team, to carry Recipe Audits and auditing other areas of internal Control.- Assisting in Accounts Finalization- Handling monthly tax compliance.- Generate customized MIS for various functions to meet specific MIS requirements.- Driving a process of implementing Automated MIS systems. Show less

Brand- Clarion Hotels Company- Hotel Sai Siddhi Pvt. Ltd.- Handling Monthly Profit & Loss, Credit control, budgeting, MIS and accounts finalisation