Nayan Agarwal Email & Phone Number

Kolkata, Wb, In

London, England, United Kingdom

With ~8 years working in Consulting in MNC, I was bit by entrepreneurial bug to experience life on other side. Currently working on a bootstrapped startup focussing on provide new age learning experience through use of AI that is built on proprietary fine tuned LLM. My role involved dawning multiple hats from a finance controller, to human resource, to sales, to head of finance, to legal consultancy on partner deals and so on.Working directly with Founders, setting up and streamlining… Show more With ~8 years working in Consulting in MNC, I was bit by entrepreneurial bug to experience life on other side. Currently working on a bootstrapped startup focussing on provide new age learning experience through use of AI that is built on proprietary fine tuned LLM. My role involved dawning multiple hats from a finance controller, to human resource, to sales, to head of finance, to legal consultancy on partner deals and so on.Working directly with Founders, setting up and streamlining internal process, preparing investment materials like pitch deck, financial model, market research on industry and competitors, working like Chief of Staff and Liaising with team of 18 to 22 members spread in UK, Ireland, Nepal and Philippines. Show less

India

On to the start of Management level responsibilities, my role was to oversee multiple engagements, learn the tool and tricks of business development, train my fellow new joiners. Over the years have focussed efforts on following industries,a) Telecom (B2B), technology (SaaS) and media (new aggregator, Tv news channel)b) Agritech (Aquaculture and Poultry)c) Logistics (Last, Mid and First mile)d) Industrial products (Chemicals)e) Fintech (including NBFC… Show more On to the start of Management level responsibilities, my role was to oversee multiple engagements, learn the tool and tricks of business development, train my fellow new joiners. Over the years have focussed efforts on following industries,a) Telecom (B2B), technology (SaaS) and media (new aggregator, Tv news channel)b) Agritech (Aquaculture and Poultry)c) Logistics (Last, Mid and First mile)d) Industrial products (Chemicals)e) Fintech (including NBFC lending).Apart from working extensively with clients within India Corporate House, I got adequate exposure working externally and primarily, with Japanese, Swedish, Germans, Americans and British. Also had the privilege to be able to work on certain projects with clients in South East Asian Countries and China. Show less

Bangalore

A substantial step up in my professional journey. I got full hand experience in leading not only internal teams but also cross collaboration with others teams within PwC such as tax team, operations team, IT/ technology team, investment banking team. I was given to lead medium to large transaction where my technical focus was to assess the sustainability of revenue and margins. For the remaining areas of financial statements, I had to guide and review my fellow team members… Show more A substantial step up in my professional journey. I got full hand experience in leading not only internal teams but also cross collaboration with others teams within PwC such as tax team, operations team, IT/ technology team, investment banking team. I was given to lead medium to large transaction where my technical focus was to assess the sustainability of revenue and margins. For the remaining areas of financial statements, I had to guide and review my fellow team members analysis.Honed myself to be a key fulcrum to all stakeholders (internal and external), had the liberty to make assumptions and take final call on particular issue in hand which was then ultimately discussed and closed with Partner and then with Client.Meanwhile, got exposed to networking and building client relationships. Got some early success in terms of pitching to first time global client and bring revenue for not only deals but for other line of service, thereby experiencing role of client management and project management. Show less

Bengaluru

Continuing the learnings and experience of Associate, only this time taking lead on areas around balance sheet, and parts of income statement excluding margin analysis. My roles increase to leading a smaller team of 2 to 3 people and acting as bridge between my project managers and fellow junior team members. Leading smaller projects with direct reporting and finalisation with Partner on the Job. Also taking large role in bigger projects and being a fulcrum to our internal… Show more Continuing the learnings and experience of Associate, only this time taking lead on areas around balance sheet, and parts of income statement excluding margin analysis. My roles increase to leading a smaller team of 2 to 3 people and acting as bridge between my project managers and fellow junior team members. Leading smaller projects with direct reporting and finalisation with Partner on the Job. Also taking large role in bigger projects and being a fulcrum to our internal stakeholders.Started getting first hand exposure to report writing, hence honing my story telling skills. Learnt the basic tools of project management and team management. Show less

Bangalore

My role involved in reading and understanding financial performance of Companies having revenue in the range of INR 10 crores to INR 5000+ crores (USD 100k to USD 600 mn). These involved preparing of databook and analysing primarily balance sheet of the Company.The aim was to uncover any discrepancies, irregularities, or undisclosed liabilities that may impact the Company's future performance. Skills honed were gaining speed and working smart in excel owing to excessive data crunching… Show more My role involved in reading and understanding financial performance of Companies having revenue in the range of INR 10 crores to INR 5000+ crores (USD 100k to USD 600 mn). These involved preparing of databook and analysing primarily balance sheet of the Company.The aim was to uncover any discrepancies, irregularities, or undisclosed liabilities that may impact the Company's future performance. Skills honed were gaining speed and working smart in excel owing to excessive data crunching, polishing my articulation (something that needed active participation in discussion) and presenting findings in an easy and concise manner to my team seniors.Travelled extensively across India and worked with a diverse set of people across the entire behaviour channel starting from polite natured, to the point communication and ending with muscle twister with tendency to play with facts and figures. Show less

Stockholm, Sweden

Among 3 people out of team of 150+ deals professionals to get a secondment opportunity and explore PwC Global Network in EU. Executing field work and managing a global team on DD projects, serving clients in Germany, London, Japan and Sweden.Experienced a steep learning curve both professionally and personally by being exposed to new ways of working and collaboration. Thriving in this vibrant environment gave a satisfaction that only few could experience.

Chartered Accountant, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

High School, Commerce

Matriculation