Apr 2021 – Jan 2022 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Leading the Business Finance Function (Supply Chain Finance, Operations Finance, Category Finance, FPnA, Memberships, Monetization, Marketing and New Business Initiatives), for Walmart India and Flipkart Wholesale Business.

Mar 2020 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Jun 2018 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Head of business finance function for Furniture, Electronic Accessories ( IoT, Data Storage devices, mobile & IT accessories) and Electronic Devices ( laptops, tablets, camera, audio, personal health care, printers etc ) categories in Flipkart.
• Responsible for sustainable and scalable growth of the Private Brands Business in Flipkart - across consumer electronics, large appliances, furniture, grocery, electronic accessories, general merchandise and toys / baby care categories.
• Lead a team of 15+ young energetic minds and together we are committed to redefine “ disruption” in the way finance can enable growth for business !

Apr 2018 – May 2018 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Im taking a small break to focus exclusively on myself and my family! This allows me the freedom to let go and relinquish a little of the control I held on to so tight!
• This is going to be a rewarding and enlightening process, one that I’m sure should see me through all the curveballs that life chose to throw at me !
• Look forward to creating some magic in the eCommerce space June onwards ! Fully rejuvenated and completely revitalized ! 😇

Jan 2017 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Responsible for Gross Margin delivery alongwith implementation of Supply Chain Big Bets such as long term sourcing strategy.
• Led the South Asia team to over-deliver the 2017 Gross Margin targets for Personal Care business through cost optimization and savings program (material and non material), value partnering for the procurement function and sharp and effective performance management including budgets forecasting and actuals.

Aug 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Efficient Business Partnering abilities demonstrated through thought leadership and execution rigor – the essence of HUL’s ‘Winning in Many India’s fructified through incremental and profitable growths in Central India. Was the sales finance lead for 3 out of 5 regions in India ( Central, North and West India )
• Extremely analytical with focus on process and rational, data based decision making – reflected through seamless landing of a new branch office in 75 years of HUL’s history – zero business loss with no control lapses during transition phase
• Sharp and Effective Interpersonal skills with rich exposure to direct engagements with senior management – CEO, CFO, National Finance Directors, VP Sales, VP Supply Chain etc. Responsible for sales finance and operational controls across 3 out of 5 regions in 2016.
• Handpicked to lead several projects of immense importance to HUL. Landed all of them ‘On Time in Full’ with consequential and significant impact on the company’s Route to Market strategy.
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing financial procedures, including Distributor Working Capital management, internal financial and Operational Controls as well as Stocks Management.

Aug 2012 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs

• Global Lead for the ‘Procure to Pay’ Controls’ process.
• Proficiency in setting up scalable models as demonstrated through a unique End to End Controls monitoring and reporting global Set Up – a first, not just for Unilever, but also for comparable companies worldwide.

Nov 2011 – Jul 2012 · 8 mos

• Set up the Accounts Payable function and Trade finance vertical for the nutrition business of Abbott MNC in India for channels in the ethical and consumer route.

Oct 2008 – Oct 2011 · 3 yrs

• Front end commercial operations for the Lifestyle Division of ITC Limited. The role and responsibility included statutory books, accounts payables, accounts receivables, inventory management, reconciliation statements and financial statements thereby ensuring compliance with time and accuracy norms.
• Led the commercial dealings and negotiations for the Large Format Retailers accounts like Reliance, Future Group, Landmark Group and Shoppers Stop.
• Retail Operations experience for the Wills Lifestyle Brand.

Dec 2005 – Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Led Corporate Internal Audit teams for business audits across Divisions such as Hotels, Agri Business, Paper, Foods and Lifestyle Retailing