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Jacob Daniel

CEO

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India20 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led finance transformations across diverse industries.
  • Established new revenue streams and operational efficiencies.
  • Championed governance and operational excellence at Secova.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance Transformation Leader with expertise in strategic financial management and operational excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Financial Strategy & TransformationStakeholder Management & Board AdvisoryCost Optimization & Operational EfficiencyBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

AnalysisAuditingBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness partneringCommercialsContract NegotiationCorporate GovernanceCostingCross-functional CollaborationsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)FinanceFinance & Accounting Process -R2RFinance Transformation

About

With nearly two decades of experience leading finance transformations across diverse industries, I have consistently repositioned finance as a strategic partner—responsive, insight-enabled, and integral to long-term value creation. At Revature Consultancy, led comprehensive transformation of the finance function over five years—helping to establish two new revenue streams, aligning financial strategy with enterprise priorities, and driving operational efficiencies that resulted in sustained improvements in EBITDA, cash flow and top-line growth. At secova , led the global Accounts & finance team and championed the governance and operational excellence across the organisation.Secured Board approval for budgets and funding, while ensuring ongoing visibility into financial performance and strategic investment outcomes. At Welspun, collaborated with the Promoter to strategize and accelerate the profitable growth of "Welhome" and "Spaces" into strong national brands, driving rising brand visibility and deepening customer engagement. With deep expertise in holistic financial leadership, I have built future-ready teams, driven margin expansion, optimised cost structures, and improved working capital performance. My track record includes leading turnaround efforts, redesigning core processes, strengthening reporting frameworks, and spearheading digital and compliance transformations that deliver lasting value. A firm believer in transformational leadership, I thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments—empowering finance teams to exceed expectations, fostering a culture of accountability, and guiding boards and CEOs through periods of pivotal change. Key Strengths • Financial Strategy & Transformation • Cost Optimization & Operational Efficiency • Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A • Working Capital & Cash Flow Management • ERP (SAP) Implementation & Digital Finance • Pricing and Project Finance • Stakeholder Management & Board Advisory • M&A Support, Valuations & Due Diligence

Experience

Revature

2 roles

Senior Director Finance

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Led full financial responsibility for Revature consultancy services, ensuring compliance, governance, working capital efficiency, robust controls, tax, and successful negotiation.
  • Launched and scaled GCC and India Domestic business lines, establishing core processes and securing funding to support rapid growth.
  • Built and sustained investor confidence, partnered with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, and led a high-performing team of 28+ to consistently deliver results.
Investor RelationsCross-functional CollaborationsCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementFundraisingFinancial Strategy & Transformation+1

Financial Controller

May 2020 – May 2023 · 3 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Led financial transformation through adoption of cloud-based platforms including Workday, Microsoft Power BI, and CloudPay, enhancing automation, data visibility, and operational efficiency.
  • Reduced financial closing cycle by 40% through process improvements and automation.
  • Built an improved weekly vendor payment process, reducing errors by 30%, establishing standardized SOPs, and enhancing working capital efficiency.
  • Strengthened internal control processes, consistently delivering clean audit reports over five consecutive years.
Financial tranformationBusiness Process Improvementworking capital improvementInternal controlFinancial Strategy & TransformationCost Optimization & Operational Efficiency

Exela technologies

Financial Planning and Analysis DSM

Apr 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Secova e services p ltd

Finance Manager (Global Finance Head)

Jan 2012 – Mar 2019 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Led a global team of accounting & Finance professionals across U.S. and India, overseeing critical finance functions
  • Successfully renewed bank loans and secured funding from private equity firms to support strategic growth initiatives and maintain liquidity.
  • Collaborated closely with the Board of Directors to secure financial approval for annual budgets and played a key role in evaluating the outcomes of strategic investments.
  • Led the automation and process re-engineering initiative resulting in closing of books from 8th to 2nd working day.
  • Successfully recovered $850k of debtors within 8months and implemented SOP for collections , resulting in improved cash flow.
  • Established an Audit Committee to strengthen corporate governance and enhance financial oversight
Multicultural Team LeadershipFundraisingInvestor Relations & Board engagementInternal ControlsCorporate GovernanceFinancial Strategy & Transformation+1

Lms, a siemens business

Manager Finance

Dec 2011 – Apr 2012 · 4 mos · Chennai

  • Responsible for Finance & commercial activities for Lms India
  • Responsible for SAP -FICO Implementation
  • Reponsible for India Financial Reporting

Welspun retail

Commercial Manager And Executive Assistant to Promoter

Jan 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Worked closely with the Promoter to drive profitable growth of “Welhome” and “Spaces,” transforming them into nationally recognized home furnishing brands across both retail and B2B segments.
  • Led a company-wide retail process overhaul with Ernst & Young, embedding industry best practices to streamline workflows and elevate customer experience.
  • Evaluated multiple brands for potential mergers and acquisitions, assessing strategic fit, financial viability, and market positioning.

Reliance logistics

Business Analyst-Manager

Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

  • Developed financial models for large-scale logistics parks with a planned capital outlay of $500 million, supporting investment decisions and long-term viability.
  • Led the implementation of SAP MM and FICO modules at Reliance Logistics, streamlining procurement, inventory management, and financial operations for improved efficiency and compliance.
Margin expansionProcess Re-engineeringMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Cross-functional CollaborationsFinancial Strategy & TransformationBusiness Strategy

Afl

Senior Executive Finance

Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs · Mumbai

Financial ModelingCostingSAP ImplementationFinancial Strategy & TransformationCost Optimization & Operational Efficiency

Education

AMRITA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MBA — MBA -Finance

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006

Udyogamandal

10th Standard

Jan 1993 – Jan 1995

Sacred Hearts college,Cochin

seventhday Adventist

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