A dedicated finance professional with a rich & diverse career spanning over two decades. Last, I held the position of Finance Lead at LLSM Trades LLP in the Mumbai, where I have been instrumental in driving financial excellence for nine months.In my role at LLSM Trades LLP, lead the F&A Team, overseeing a wide spectrum of financial activities that include accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, risk management, costing & analysis, working capital management, treasury operations & budgeting processes. I take pride in ensuring the accurate finalization of accounts & maintaining a robust internal control system, including Delegation of Authority (DOA).I was also engage in negotiations with banks & financial institutions on terms of credit, pricing & charges, enhancing the financial strength of the organization.Prior to my role at LLSM Trades LLP, I held the position of Sr. Manager Accounts (Cluster Finance Head) at United Spirits Ltd (DIAGEO) for a remarkable 13 Years & 7 months. In this role, I was responsible for protecting theGross Margin of individual brands & business channels. I played a pivotal role in correcting prices, managing customer-facing spends, controlling the COGS & acting as a business partner for the Marketing team.My contributions extended to providing financial support to Supply Chain Finance Regional Head, offering business support to the Sales team, TMU manufacturing units & supply chain teams to optimize cost management. I was also instrumental in implementing initiatives & cost-saving projects while liaising with the taxation team to limit exposure areas in business operations.I USL i honed my skills in financial reporting, commercial finance, finalization of accounts, spends management, P&L management, budgeting & forecasting, brand pack mix, business profitability, manufacturing units, reconciliations, funds planning, L&SP scheme management, distributors management & management information systems (MIS).Before this, I served as an Asst Manager-Accounts & MIS at SembCorp Logistics India Private Ltd, where I contributed to Finance support for supply chain & integrated logistics.Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence & a drive to achieve financial success. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to provide strategic financial insights & contribute to the growth & profitability of organizations.Please feel free to connect with me for networking opportunities or to explore how my financial acumen can benefit your organization.