Vikas Aggarwal Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

United Arab Emirates

" We are rewarded for Results , Not for our efforts " Joined as CFO of Nikai Group of Companies, closely and proudly working with well respected Founder and Chairman of the Group - Paras Shahdadpuri

United Arab Emirates

Worked for a short span of time with Group CEO - Mr. Jobilal .V ( a veteran leader of healthcare industry) & Chairman ( a renowned and very respected leader - Mr. Abdul Nazar) , managed to get enriched experience of Health care industry , In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Retail stores format , Sourcing, Clinics model, feasibility of Clinics, TPAs alignment on pricing, complete working capital planning and many more to count...

Uae & Oman

Key Responsibilities#Participate in the development of Corporate Strategy providing functional leadership and challenge to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights to support the strategy formation process#Monthly In-depth reviews of all Businesses with Group CEO#Rebuilt the finance function, implemented formal budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems to measure and communicate KPIs internally, to the board of directors and investors#Follow the ‘Power of One” concept across all the companies and focus on business or group of businesses, or a strategic function that has the scale and global reach, or a large, relatively autonomous subsidiary#Lead the biggest Shared Service transformation in FMCG distribution business with Wipro as our Strategy IT partner in Finance, HR & IT covering a range of system design and integrations, refinement of the existing month-end processes#Ensure quicker along with the deeper understanding of cost variances, improve technology for faster results, improve reporting, better controls & cost optimization and timely MIS results#Manage processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and ensure considerations of all operational expenditures#Monitor IT Projects charter rigorously and develop Strategies for IT enhancement for future alignment as per Business expectations #Establish and communicate the strategy and broad action plan for delivering the organization's mission, vision, and values within a strategic function#Build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals and conveys team members' roles and goals in a compelling way#Responsible for all accounting, finance & IT functions, internal controls, policies, and internal audits compliances#Ensure optimal capital structure, treasury management and maintain strong financial controls for working capital management as "Cash is King"

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reporting to CEO, Group CF0, & Board of Lifestyle Key Accountabilities: 1. Drive Business and Long-term Business Strategy: •Formulation of Corporate strategy & supporting tactical initiatives. Monitor & direct the implementation of strategic business plans & Business Growth •Extensive use of Analytics to grow business2. Financial Planning, Analysis & Control:• Manage all aspects for financial forecasting, budgets & consolidation and reporting various MIS & analysis •Develop sensitivity models w.r.t Sales, Inventory, Margins, Pricing for better decision-making exercise•In-depth scrutiny of each expense category of Profit & Loss account of every territory & at store level to improve productivity across departments, manpower utilization & area contribution analysis of various segments. Review of weekly and monthly business performance reports at the GCC level.3. Systems, Processes & Compliance Champion: •Strict Monitoring of Open to Buy – OTB controls •Managed Finance transformation in core processes – (S2P2P), ( C2C), ( R2R), RPA ( Robotics Process Automation), handled Shared Service set up for PO, AP, AR, GL outsourcing environment as per agreed SLA’s with vendor . Handled all Statutory & Internal audits4. Supply Chain &Inventory Management : Inbound/Outbound logistics, expense sheet analysis ,Intakes, pricing & margins management •Complete Fleet Management, Manpower efficiency & overheads control5. People Management - Managing people development by conducting regular performance reviews which identify areas for improvement for individual and team Various AchievementsDelivered better % margins in the last 3 years based on stringent controls of Inventory & daily monitoring & Cost optimization initiativesBest Lifestyle Concept Award in the year 2018 & Best UAE Logistics Award in the year 2018 Major Consolidation of Finance & Logistics functions through RPA processWorked closely with Buyers & Top Suppliers for sourcing negotiations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to Group COO & Group CEO• Group level Insurance negotiations for group-wide insurance policies - Was involved in the successful settlement of three major insurance claims involving settlement amounts in excess of AED 200 Mio• Group level Freight commercial negotiations – Centralized sea/road/air negotiations with all Liners & Freight forwarders across the world -Was selected to be a part of the Freight Committee involved in the negotiation of freight tenders valued in excess of USD100 Mio p.a.• Group Marketing negotiations of approx. 200 mio.of ATL & BTLs - Was involved in negotiations as a part of Group Marketing Commercial Committee and brought huge optimization in marketing expenses, redefined chart of accounts, media optimization & 15-20% savings in various media through centralized negotiations• Rolled out the most successful largest Loyalty program named “SHUKRAN” across GCC successfully • Launched & handled operations of Landmark Open Loop Gift card & negotiated various arrangements with Banks• Worked on various platforms of Closed Loop Gift card at a corporate level.• Centralized Travel management and helped Corporate HR for a formulation of travel policies – Was involved in the successful execution of the Corporate HR policy of Travel allowance & negotiated single vendor rates for the Group • Handled Oasis Centre, Dubai (Mall Management commercials & Lease Management)• New territories roll out through various stakeholders’ management.• Strategic business decision-making exercises for new & old business restructuring

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities: Reporting to Group CIO & Group COO• Handled various Internal audits –was part of loyalty & Capex internal audit team and investigated many frauds during an audit• Started as core team member of Oracle Financials & later on, nominated as Oracle Financial Head in Landmark group • Handled approx. 300+ user’s Oracle Financial training across GCC in simple business formats• Closely engaged and worked with technical consultants to understand BRDs, BSDs & UATs & implemented successfully various business solutions and systems• Restructured the Chart of Accounts for the Group & redesigned Group’s Financial reporting based on business needs• Handled Group IT commercials as Finance role & negotiated various Software Licensing, Consultancy ( short term & long term) & Infrastructure - Was part of the Group IT Commercial Committee involved in the negotiation of tenders valued in excess of USD 150 Mill p.a.

India

Reporting to CEO & Group Finance HeadServiced Office Spaces over 50,000 sqft space - Plug & Play, eco – friendly & Indoor Air Quality standards, fully furnished office spaces in Delhi with flexible layouts, conferences & meeting rooms etc – prestigious clients like IBM, Canon, 3M, SAP, Microsoft, HP, Intel, and many more.• Monitored 30+ profit centers with all aspects of profitability, Budgets & Forecasting and expense variance analysis• Maintained Client Relationship and conducted fortnightly & monthly meetings to discuss their financial & operational matters• Extensive coordination between internal vs. external clients & customers relationship• Closely engaged and worked with various vertical heads of each service and in-depth understanding of the item level costing, preparation of rate cards, negotiation of various services at the corporate level• Monthly reviews with CEO office along with future forecast model and sensitivity analysis

New Delhi Area, India

Reporting to Group CFO• Monitored Northern part of Dealers Distribution network • Monthly reviews with CFOs office along with in-depth Accounts Receivable analysis• Maintained Credit limits management & regular monitoring of Sales & Receivable Management • Extensive coordination with various dealers & worked on sales plan with them based on future forecast• Closely worked with various department heads to provide a business solution

Chartered-Accountancy, Accounting And Business/Management

General Management Programme - Gma, Business Administration And Management, General

- Part of Alumni IIM Group almost covered all aspects of Management through the various case studies. - Great Leadership Programme.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom ( Hons), Business/Commerce, General

Issuing Authority Franklincovey Middle East

Issuing Authority Dale Carnegie

Gmp

Chartered Accountancy, Accounting And Finance