Akshra Verma

Associate Partner

Mumbai, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led M&A and IPO readiness for JSW One Platforms.
Built profitable insurance verticals at Acko from scratch.
Developed IKEA India's eCommerce financial strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic finance leader with expertise in M&A, investor relations, and business finance across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Investor RelationsMergers & AcquisitionsP&l ManagementBusiness FinanceManagementFinancial Analysis

Other Skills

Team LeadershipStartupsRegulatory ComplianceLeadershipE-CommerceB2C e-commerceSupply Chain Network DesignMulti-channel RetailBusiness StrategyStrategic PlanningProject ManagementStrategyStrategic ConsultingCorporate FinanceAnalysis

About

Strategic finance leader with 12+ years of experience across investor relations, M&A, IPO readiness, FP&A, and business finance — spanning manufacturing, insurtech, and global retail. Currently leading M&A Project, Investor Relations, & IPO Readiness at JSW One Platforms, working closely with senior leadership and the board on strategic capital events, inorganic growth, and financial governance. Previously built multiple businesses from 0–1 at Acko General Insurance — launching profitable insurance verticals across Health, Travel, Electronics, and Embedded channels, supporting fundraise due diligence and regulatory compliances. Earlier, led IKEA India's eCommerce and supply chain financial strategy from ground up, handled INR 1,500 Cr+ project portfolio. MBA in Global Finance — S.P. Jain School of Global Management (Singapore | Dubai | Sydney) Open to connecting with finance leaders, investors, and operators building ambitious businesses.

Experience

Jsw one platforms ltd.

2 roles

Deputy General Manager - M&A, Investor Relations and IPO Readiness

Promoted

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · On-site

Project Lead M&A, running Investor Relations and IPO Readiness agenda — serving as the finance interface between JSW One leadership and external investors, bankers, and advisors.
→ Structuring decks, valuation decks, banker engagement, and board-level presentations
→ End-to-end M&A execution — deal sourcing, modelling, valuation, due diligence (legal, financial, tax, secretarial, business), and deal structuring
→ IPO readiness across governance, financial reporting, disclosures, and compliance frameworks
→ Capital allocation aligned with board priorities and investor expectations

Investor RelationsMergers & Acquisitions

Head Business Finance and FP&A

Apr 2025 – Oct 2025 · 6 mos · On-site

Led business finance and FP&A across JSW One's portfolio spanning MSME, Distribution, Platforms,
Transport, and Homes — with a team of 16+.
→ Full P&L ownership across five business lines
→ Board notes, annual reports, and financial presentations for leadership and investors
→ Real-time dashboards and automated financial consolidation
→ Strategic growth partner to CXOs on long-term planning and profitability roadmaps
→ Cost optimisation programs delivering measurable EBITDA margin improvement

Acko

3 roles

Director- Business Finance (Health, Life and Clinics)

Nov 2024 – Apr 2025 · 5 mos

→ Pricing models, profitability frameworks, and long-term forecasts for D2C health and life verticals
→ 300+ client GMC (Employee Benefits) portfolio — driving profitability through strategic pricing and claims optimisation
→ Cross-functional partnering with Risk, Product, and Technology to design and launch new health insurance products
→ Financial automation across IRDA reporting and premium register workflows — reducing manual effort and improving accuracy
→ Hospital network fee optimisation improving claims cost efficiency and overall portfolio margins
→ Statutory compliance and audit management across verticals

Director- Business Finance (Health & Embedded)

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

→ Launched Retail Travel Insurance as Finance Head (0–1) — P&L model, pricing architecture, go-to-market strategy; scaled to profitability via eCommerce and Visa partnerships
→ Turned Embedded and Electronics verticals profitable through strategic pricing and product-finance partnering
→ USD 40M+ in new D2C revenue unlocked
→ Reduced electronics claims severity by restructuring service networks

Associate Director - Business Finance (Embedded)

Oct 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Head of Business Finance for Acko's Embedded Insurance vertical — built the financial foundation for a 0–1 digital insurance business across partner-led and D2C channels.
→ Led end-to-end business finance for Embedded Insurance — P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability tracking
→ Built financial frameworks and pricing models for embedded insurance products across partner ecosystems
→ Partnered with Product and Technology teams to structure go-to-market financial strategy for new product launches
→ Established reporting infrastructure and performance dashboards for the vertical from scratch
→ Drove early-stage profitability initiatives through strategic pricing and cost optimisation

P&L ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness Finance

Ikea

3 roles

Country Business Navigator

Promoted

Oct 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr

Led financial strategy for IKEA India's eCommerce and supply chain build from concept to scale — across a INR 1,500 Cr+ project portfolio spanning digital, warehousing, and fulfilment.
Built IKEA India's eCommerce business from 0–1 — designing the financial model, supply chain infrastructure, and customer acquisition roadmap for the India launch. Led the online platform
and mobile app rollout, scaling from Bangalore across multiple cities and into Tier-2 markets.
→ End-to-end financial strategy and project execution for eCommerce, warehousing, and fulfilment expansion
→ Designed and implemented financial model and supply chain infrastructure for India eCommerce launch
→ Launched IKEA's online platform and mobile app — driving digital transformation and Tier-2 market expansion
→ Cross-functional alignment of financial strategy with commercial goals, ensuring ROI and efficient execution

ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness Finance

Multi Channel Network Developer

Mar 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

Led IKEA India's multichannel network design project — optimising the end-to-end supply chain architecture across cost-to-serve, replenishment flow, and fulfilment unit capacity.
→ Designed multichannel network for India — cost-to-serve optimisation, replenishment flows, and fulfilment capacity
→ Modelled market entry scenarios and secured global investment from IKEA's international structure for fulfilment centres and infrastructure
→ Finance liaison between global and India management — aligning network design, capital planning, and project rollout

ManagementBusiness financeBusiness Finance

Project Business Navigator

Jul 2017 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

Finance Business Partner for Projects of Distribution Centers & Customer Distribution Centers.

ManagementBusiness financeBusiness Finance

A.p. moller - maersk

MAERSK Line - Finance Executive

Jan 2013 – Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

Early-career finance role at Maersk Line India — managing financial operations across vendor and customer-facing processes in one of the world's largest shipping and logistics companies.
→ Managed 18 vendor setups across India — optimising cost structures and improving processes through digitalisation
→ Led root cause analysis of invoicing issues — improving customer experience and operational efficiency
→ Streamlined payment processes and optimised vendor relationships across the India portfolio
→ Exposure to large-scale global logistics finance operations and cross-border commercial processes

Financial Analysis