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Senior Finance Leader | Proven Strategic & Operational Acumen• Led complex transactions like mergers, demergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and brand continuity (e.g., Citylife Next)..• Spearheaded long-term business planning and strategic roadmap development for sustainable growth.• Cultivated strong relationships with Boards of Directors, PE investors, and stakeholders.• Championed operational excellence by optimizing supply chain, IT, sourcing, and administration for revenue growth and improved P&L.• Built and empowered a high-performing finance team consistently recognized for their contributions.Financial Acumen and Operational Excellence:• Secured funding through various instruments (CCPS, Equity) from prestigious institutions (Kotak Equity, Adani Capital) and high-net-worthindividuals (Lodha HNI Family, Subhkam Group).• Implemented cost-saving measures through vendor negotiations, optimizing vendor base capacity, and introducing strategic partnerships.• Drove revenue generation and profit improvement (P&L) by focusing on core business areas like supply chain, IT, sourcing, andadministration.• Established a high-performing and motivated finance team, consistently recognized for their contributions.

Key Achievements in Transactions & Capital Raising:• Played a pivotal role in the due diligence and demerger of Pantaloons from Future Group into Aditya Birla Group, ensuring a smoothfinancial transition.• Secured funding for strategic initiatives (e.g., Lee Cooper business) through various instruments (CCPS/Equity) from renowned financialinstitutions (Barclays Capital, Nomura Holdings Inc., Adani Capital)• Successfully managed multiple IPOs for Future Group subsidiaries (Future Consumer Ltd. 2013, Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd. 2013,Future Retail Ltd. 2016).Financial Leadership & Controls:• Oversaw comprehensive financial reporting, Management Information Systems (MIS), budgeting, compliance, internal controls,and cash flow management for Lee Cooper & businesses. This encompassed a large network of 85 in-house stores and approximately500 external Shop-in-Shop (SIS) counters across India.• Enhanced the quality and clarity of management reports, providing executives with a deeper understanding of business performance andkey drivers.• Collaborated effectively with external consultants from prestigious firms like BCG, AT Kearney, PwC, KPMG, and EY on various projects.

• Led strategic initiatives that significantly improved inventory turnover, gross margins (by category and channel), and Return on CapitalEmployed (ROCE).• Optimized vendor onboarding, payment processes (Purchase-to-Pay & Receive-to-Pay), trade claim settlements, and channel financing toenhance efficiency.• Conducted regular stock audits in stores and warehouses to ensure inventory accuracy and minimize shrinkage.• Ensured the accuracy of financial statements through meticulous management of intercompany processes across various business formats.

Financial Reporting & Controls:• Maintained the highest standards of financial reporting accuracy and fairness (True & Fair View).• Performed comprehensive reviews of balance sheets and profit and loss statements to identify and rectify errors, omissions, orinconsistencies.• Managed the general ledger and oversaw both internal and statutory audits to ensure a smooth and efficient process.• Achieved consistent on-time book closures within established timeframes (TAT) with minimal errors.

Internal Audit & Assurance Services:• Conducted internal audits and provided assurance services for major manufacturing clients.• Led or participated in management and statutory audits for a diverse range of large companies.• Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes within Fortune 500 companies.

Financial Audit & Tax Services:• Performed statutory and internal audits for large hotels and construction companies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.• Prepared tax computations and assessments, ensuring accurate and timely tax payments.• Developed project proposals for bank loan applications, supporting clients in securing financing.• Assisted in drafting minutes of various company meetings, maintaining a clear record of proceedings.

Financial Audit & Tax Services:• Responsible for Internal Audit, Closure of books, filing income tax for clients’ etc.• Maintenance of Books of accounts (Vouching, Verification and assist seniors in Audits)