Heading the German MNC as Director Finance

Headed the unit as a Director and CFO of a Multi brand Retail Mobile network and Telecom Operator Business with 450+ stores.

Headed the Finance function of a Multi brand Distribution of Mobile network.

Headed the Finance function for Retail Operations management of 100+ stores located across the country. Retail MIS and Retail Scorecard for tracking key operational metrics to drive Retail profitability.Retail Model for fixing the business framework pertaining to identification and launch of new retail outlets at High street / Malls in various tiers.Cost control and Pricing optimization for gross margin delivery. Control of Franchisee / Large Format Store operations for COFO outlets – Negotiation of Commercial terms and finalisation of legal agreements with Franchisees / Malls.Budgeting, MIS, Weekly forecasting, Working Capital Management, Supply Chain effectiveness, Treasury, Receivables, Payables and Cashflow Management.Lead the IT function and implemented Shoper POS & SAP – AFS / IS Retail ERP package.Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Retail Audit, Insurance, Implementation of SOPs and Internal audit action plans for process improvements.Direct and Indirect tax compliance

Preparation of MIS and Consolidation of accounts with 11 subsidiaries in Indian GAAP & IFRS.Lead the Direct taxation portfolio and co-ordinating Tax audit and IT assessments. Part of core team in finalization of offer document for raising USD 1.6 billion ADR in US and $ 500 Million through FCCB in a short notice.IFRS transition from USGAAP for SEC filing.Co-ordination of Statutory audit of accounts with Joint auditors. Quarterly and Annual global statutory filings with Securities Exchange Commission, USA / Japan like 20-F / 6K / Form - 10 documents.Vedanta Group Insurance controller for Mega policy risks of Rs. 30,000 Cr.Leading the SOX implementation team for strengthening the internal controls. Implementation of SAP - Governance, Risk and Compliance.Finalisation of Annual report and co-ordination of Annual General Meeting.

Played an active part through the Business Leadership Group in turning around the sick unit. Projects Controller for an imported Captive Power Plant of Rs. 260 Cr. Finalisation of Business Plan and ensured proper tracking of Cost of Production. Trained as a ‘Black Belt’ in Six SigmaImplementation of SAP R/3 at various units of the Group and headed the Project Implementation team. Hands-on knowledge in Cross-functional modules of Finance, Sales, Materials, Production, Maintenance, Costing, Treasury and Supply Chain Management.