Niranjan Agarwal Email & Phone Number

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Extensive experience in managing multi-location operations across various time zones, with cross-cultural teams and a revenue line exceeding $100M. Actively contributed to a $500M fundraising process, engaged with private equity investors, and led budgeting and five-year strategic planning initiatives. Strong expertise in internal controls, cost optimization, cash flow and working capital management, and IT automation. Provided strategic insights to business leaders across regions (India, APAC,… Show more Extensive experience in managing multi-location operations across various time zones, with cross-cultural teams and a revenue line exceeding $100M. Actively contributed to a $500M fundraising process, engaged with private equity investors, and led budgeting and five-year strategic planning initiatives. Strong expertise in internal controls, cost optimization, cash flow and working capital management, and IT automation. Provided strategic insights to business leaders across regions (India, APAC, Europe, LATAM, MEA, and Russia) through in-depth analysis of business drivers, competitive landscape, and monthly performance outlook. o Contributed significantly to the $500 million fundraising effort, driving key strategies and outcomes. Engaged with Bankers and Consultants to drive fundraising efforts, ensuring timely completion of due diligence with no adverse findings or delays.o Streamlined the accounting process for an acquired entity in Thailand and facilitated smooth financial closure with effective coordination with Statutory Auditors.o Lead in the implementation and preparation of Country wise and segment wise profitability for different Region (India, APAC, Europe, LATAM, MEA, Russia). Initiated the process of monthly review of P&L with Region Heads with insights on various KPI’s.o Monthly Review of P&L and quarterly closing of Financial in compliance with Accounting Standards with Senior Management with keys highlights on performance. o Provide input for proposed CAPEX by doing financial evaluation and doing post implementation review covering financial aspect.o Highlighted key insights for reduction is Working Capital management. o Prepared quarterly Board presentations, outlining key performance metrics and supporting the development of the company’s long-term strategic plan.o Automated various reporting processes to minimize manual effort.o Setting up the processes and drafting of monthly checklist, SOPs & DOA for 12 legal entities. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Heading Manufacturing Finance consists of 55 Manufacturing Units including 28 Job Workers. (3 Managers & 9 executives) Prime responsibilities is to provide direct business partnering support to the Manufacturing Operation Team by providing insights for Capex evaluation with pre post implementation analysis, Budgeting cycles / Latest Estimate, Variation Analysis of direct and indirect cost, Material Consumption variances, and monitoring & ensuring correct Inventory and Fixed Asset… Show more Heading Manufacturing Finance consists of 55 Manufacturing Units including 28 Job Workers. (3 Managers & 9 executives) Prime responsibilities is to provide direct business partnering support to the Manufacturing Operation Team by providing insights for Capex evaluation with pre post implementation analysis, Budgeting cycles / Latest Estimate, Variation Analysis of direct and indirect cost, Material Consumption variances, and monitoring & ensuring correct Inventory and Fixed Asset Accounting. - Lead & participate in the preparation of the Manufacturing Cost Budget by interacting with Operations, Units.- Providing insights on a monthly basis on Budget Vs. Actual at Plant level and drive saving initiative with Operation team. - Provide inputs for proposed capital investments by doing financial evaluation of Capex investment for Green Field and Brown Field projects and doing post implementation review covering financial aspect.- Review on monthly basis and sharing key insights related to ageing inventory (RM / SFG / FG / PM) at UNITS / Job Worker for faster liquidation. - Ensure adherence to IFC points and ensure timely resolution of queries of Auditors.- Ensure limited access Controls to Plants and Depots other than Stipulated Transaction codes and movement types in SAP as part of Internal Control.- Designing and implementing policies and procedures to facilitate simplified execution and also in compliance to internal financial and process controls. (Automation of Asset Disposal, Capex approval process, E verification of asset at vendor location) Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Managing Commercial Spend of 700 Cr. for 9 Division. (2 Managers & 12 executives). Prime responsibilities include setting up processes of ROI measurement, automation of dealer entitlement, Spend budgeting & monthly reporting and ensuring that the laid strategy is effectively implemented along with timely triggers for identifying potential risks.

Bengaluru Area, India

Managed a team of 3 managers and 10 executives to manage the commercial and finance function of South Zone (Revenue: ~Rs. 1200 crores; 9 depots across 5 states).- Business Partnering includes monthly Zonal P/l review, B2B profitability and counter rationalization.- Budgeting (sales and spend) and variance analysis by geography and division.- Depot operation for 9 depots which includes spend monitoring, self-assessment as per of IFC, capex review and approval. - Credit monitoring… Show more Managed a team of 3 managers and 10 executives to manage the commercial and finance function of South Zone (Revenue: ~Rs. 1200 crores; 9 depots across 5 states).- Business Partnering includes monthly Zonal P/l review, B2B profitability and counter rationalization.- Budgeting (sales and spend) and variance analysis by geography and division.- Depot operation for 9 depots which includes spend monitoring, self-assessment as per of IFC, capex review and approval. - Credit monitoring & control including credit limit approvals, action on overdue payments.- Accounts Payables which includes payments for marketing spends and depot operations- Sales Tax compliance for 9 depot and ensuring timely payment of liability and ensuring timely closure of pending assessment Show less

Mumbai

Leading a team of 4 people of Business Finance function for India branded business comprising ~ INR 4000 crores of revenue with 10000 employees. Responsible for financial business partnering, budgeting, profitability and productivity measurement, business finance, and implementation of category finance team, successful implementation of Analytical tool like Qlikview & One Key, supporting business teams through insights on growth drivers, product mix, ROI of marketing expense… Show more Leading a team of 4 people of Business Finance function for India branded business comprising ~ INR 4000 crores of revenue with 10000 employees. Responsible for financial business partnering, budgeting, profitability and productivity measurement, business finance, and implementation of category finance team, successful implementation of Analytical tool like Qlikview & One Key, supporting business teams through insights on growth drivers, product mix, ROI of marketing expense, productivity of manpower, market share, and performance of new product, tail products, bonus rationalisation and stockiest. • Analyzed the portfolio of India business and worked on Business model for evaluation of New Product development and In-licensing products. • Monthly reviews with in-depth discussion to improve profitability and improve business performance across geography and category (Therapeutic areas). • Automation of monthly flash report for 72 regions with 10000 work force which reduced the manual working by 4 days for 4 Zonal MIS Manager. • Successful implementation of Qlikview, an analytical tool for in-depth analysis Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for monthly performance snapshot for 10000 field force, budgeting, profitability and productivity measurement, supporting business teams through insights on growth drivers, product mix, ROI of marketing expense, productivity of manpower, market share, and performance of new product, tail products, bonus rationalisation and stockiest.• Implementation of the process for pricing and product rationalization decision making process. The process helped in addition of ~ INR 90… Show more Responsible for monthly performance snapshot for 10000 field force, budgeting, profitability and productivity measurement, supporting business teams through insights on growth drivers, product mix, ROI of marketing expense, productivity of manpower, market share, and performance of new product, tail products, bonus rationalisation and stockiest.• Implementation of the process for pricing and product rationalization decision making process. The process helped in addition of ~ INR 90 crores to the top line and bottom line. • Preparation of budget for India business (12 B.U. with revenue of ~INR 4000 crores) and also prepared the long term strategy plan which received accolades from top management.• Profitability Analysis for 12 B.U (Therapies), and 5 zones on monthly basis.• Monitoring of Inventory on monthly basis at depot level to reduce expiry of products.• Frequent territory, stockist & camp visit and providing actionable insights to Business.Awards : Received CFO Award 2014 for being the best performer in Commercial Finance function of Cipla. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for reporting monthly performance report for Aero & Non Aero business, expense analysis, quarterly audit, review of tenders on financial aspects. • Budgeting and Forecasting – Preparation of Aero, Non Aero revenue & Terminal wise cost budget & monthly forecast. • Revenue & Expense Analysis – Prepared profitability statement for each Terminal and also monthly variance analysis for each cost centre. • Tender Analysis & Finalisation – Detail analysis of tenders for… Show more Responsible for reporting monthly performance report for Aero & Non Aero business, expense analysis, quarterly audit, review of tenders on financial aspects. • Budgeting and Forecasting – Preparation of Aero, Non Aero revenue & Terminal wise cost budget & monthly forecast. • Revenue & Expense Analysis – Prepared profitability statement for each Terminal and also monthly variance analysis for each cost centre. • Tender Analysis & Finalisation – Detail analysis of tenders for repair amounting more than Rs. 1 lacs and further negotiation with the vendor before finalising the same & putting them for final approval.• External Reporting – Involved in month on month regulatory reporting under various Indian regulatory frameworks on various metrics to Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA), Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and for various other shareholders. Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for consolidation of marketing profitability on monthly & quarterly basis, Competition analysis, price monitoring, geography wise P/L preparation & analysis, system compliance & integration, inventory analysis, MIS & audit.• Financial Reporting & Analysis - Ensuring closing of Accounts in Revised Schedule VI (first time implementation). Overall Consolidation of Accounts on PAN India basis for 5 zones comprising revenue of ~ INR 15000 crores. • Consolidation &… Show more Responsible for consolidation of marketing profitability on monthly & quarterly basis, Competition analysis, price monitoring, geography wise P/L preparation & analysis, system compliance & integration, inventory analysis, MIS & audit.• Financial Reporting & Analysis - Ensuring closing of Accounts in Revised Schedule VI (first time implementation). Overall Consolidation of Accounts on PAN India basis for 5 zones comprising revenue of ~ INR 15000 crores. • Consolidation & finalization - Preparation and audit of Consolidated Financials on quarterly basis. Preparation of quarterly and annual financials in Revised Schedule VI format. • Audit & Compliance - Coordinating for Audits with Statutory and Tax and resolution of issues highlighted by the Auditor, providing all the information for all the issue highlighted in the assessment order. • Budgeting & Forecasting – Preparation of budget for 5 zones & 30 units and analysis of sales performance of each unit & zones and submitting the exceptional points.• System Integration – Key role for integration of books of accounts for Grasim Industries Ltd (Cement Division) with UltraTech Cement limited. Process include cost centre mapping & booking of expenses in uniform general ledger.• System Implementation – Successful implementation of Demurrage & wharfage analysis system which include online reporting of demurrage & wharfage charges borne by the company due to delay in loading of goods & also active involvement in project Tej which include automation for deriving net realisation value per bag there by reducing manual work across all the 4 zones. Show less

Management And Financial Analysis, Corporate Law, Taxation & Audit

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.)

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