Mahesh Iyer Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managing profitability of MENA business, driving channel profitability improvement projects.• Handling commercials, pricing, and promo effectiveness for key markets in the region.• Implemented strategies to manage the dual objective of profitability and market share gains.• Leading annual business planning, FP&A function for MENA

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• As a part of MD's office , led cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders to expand margins and achieve cost savings.• Reimagined supply chain for retail distribution, resulting in improved profitability.• Played a key role in crisis management during the COVID period, making tough decisions to navigate the business successfully.• Leading complete commercial and P&L management for Staples division

Mumbai India

• Led monthly consolidations, analytics & cash flow reporting at Corporate FP&A team, driving profitability and growth projects.• Part of restructuring activities and M&A proposals to enhance group synergies.• Developed and monitored execution of a turnaround plan for group entity, leading to improved financial performance.• Supported Investor Relations team in board presentations and quarterly investor decks.• Executed end to end annual budgeting & planning exercise

Mumbai India

• Managed accounting, profitability reporting, and audits for BPCL's Mumbai Refinery, ensuring operational excellence.• Led Oil Accounts function with a team of 10+ direct reports, enhancing process efficiency.• Spearheaded automation projects on process costing and inventory valuation, reducing manual dependencies.• Successfully closed various internal, statutory, and government audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.• Executed Business Planning & Budgeting exercise (Annual/ 5 yrs)

Mumbai

• Conducted internal and tax audits at Khandelwal Jain & Co. to ensure compliance and enhance process controls.• Collaborated with team members to identify internal control weaknesses and provide recommendations to clients.• Ensured compliance with financial reporting and audit standards.

Chartered Accountant, Financial Reporting, Taxation, Auditing& Assurance.

First attempt. All India 10th Rank Holder in CA CPT level

Chartered Financial Analyst, Investments And Securities

All 3 levels cleared

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce

Cleared With Distinction.