Yogesh Nahata Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Uae

Experienced finance professional with a strong track record in the family office since 2020. Recognized for executing strategic plans that align with organizational objectives, delivering high-quality work, and optimizing team size, costs, and risks. Started as Financial Controller for the European region and expanded responsibilities to the UAE, UK, and USA.As a Finance Leader/Partner, I collaborate closely with the Chairman/CEO to define budgets and operational strategies, driving enhanced profit margins. Managing the Family Office for the Chairman and their family across Europe, the UK, and the USA, I oversee and steer their projects. I represent finance operations in strategic decision-making, providing critical analysis and insights.My role involves advising top management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, investments, and policies. I formulate strategies for fund investments, debt raising, and fund utilization. Additionally, as a Finance Controller, I provide guidance and support to business unit heads for organizational restructuring and process improvements.Some notable accomplishments include improving reporting consolidation, achieving significant annual cost reduction for the Gemini Group, and implementing efficient UK tax planning resulting in savings of multi-million dollars over 10 years. I had the privilege of representing the Gemini Group at the World Economic Forum in the UAE and successfully led the recruitment of mid and junior-level executives.

Mumbai Area, India

As the CFO of a startup, I played a pivotal role in driving strategic finance and maximizing profitability for various business divisions. I successfully developed strong relationships with investors, earning their trust and securing regular investments, including bridge funding. Through a reinvented Finance Organization Structure, I established robust internal controls and streamline critical processes such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Inventory Management, and Record to Report. I harmonized internal and statutory audits, led due diligence efforts, and implemented effective investor reporting and business strategies. Additionally, I created tech panels for Margins, Inventory, Sales, and Purchases. Notable achievements include establishing the complete finance department, significantly reducing monthly cash burn, improving monthly financial reporting timelines, securing a term sheet worth 200 million USD for series B funding, and implementing a successful liquidation system with increased yield and new partnerships.

Bengaluru Area, India

Led a 6-member team overseeing accounts receivables for Flipkart and its group companies. Managed automation projects and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including Tax, Tech, Liquidation, and Business for issue resolution. Key accomplishments include being handpicked to join CFO review meetings, ensuring 100% timely reporting for Flipkart MIS, and accelerating the accounts closing process. Introduced the Intercompany Module for Flipkart Group companies, acted as a Subject Matter Expert for GST implementation, and served as a List A signatory for payment authorization.Implemented QlikView Business Intelligence Tool, introduced Anova analysis to identify resource leakage, and automated reconciliations, reducing manual efforts by one manpower. Established a liquidation system resulting in a 3-5% increase in yield and successfully onboarded new players/vendors.

India

I provided leadership and supervision to a team of 3 members responsible for conducting internal audits of South Asian Functions/Units. Collaborating closely with external auditors and senior leadership, I successfully steered specialized audits in various areas, including Tea Buying & Blending, Manufacturing & Commercial Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and B2B units. I prepared comprehensive audit reports and executive summaries for the Audit Committee Members.Noteworthy accomplishments during my tenure include uncovering a PF Fraud of INR 3 Cr. at a packaging centre, leading audits of the Bangladesh Joint Venture, redesigning procurement processes for enhanced transparency, ensuring integrity and safeguarding sensitive information, achieving 15% savings through vendor rationalization in the Packaging Department, and revitalizing standardized packaging processes across PAN India packaging centres. I also played a key role in reshaping processes for pensions and PF disbursement in coordination with Tata Trust.

Kolkata Area, India

Joined as Associate and rose to the position of senior associate in a year, accountable for mentoring a team of 3 members. Instituted learning culture in the team, and drafted an L&D module for new joiners. Conducted statutory audits on Special Purpose Vehicles (CDOs & CLOs), Hedge Funds & Other Structured Finance Entities listed in Financial Services Industry in Europe.

Kolkata Area, India

Chartered Accountant, First Attempt

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business Administration

Higher Secondary

Secondary, Mathematics