Jan 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• As the CFO of Enterprise Business Division (both at Management and Legal Entity Level) :
• Formulating Enterprise Business’s future direction, analyze and support tactical initiatives, monitor and direct implementation of strategic business plans, develop financial strategies, participate in taking key executive management decisions.
• Responsible for Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Decision support, Bids & Proposals, manage Capex & Opex
• Analyze impact of new product / service / segment / geography inclusion and evaluate strategic investment opportunities for organic as well as inorganic growth of business for the 5 Legal entities under Enterprise Business Division
• Pricing proposals & Project Management for Domestic & International Business Deals, including Forex risk evaluation & recommendation and contract life cycle management
• Responsible for profitability, governance, control and accounting across multiple products & services for the 5 Legal entities
• Own the P&L and create Long Range Plan for Revenue & EBITDA ambitions
• Partnering with Business on new products/services/segments/geography/ strategic investment opportunities especially in a converged market & industry environment given the transition to Data, Cloud, IoT, Private Networks, Data Centre and Security.
• Guide the Regional Enterprise Business Heads and HQ Enterprise Business Segment Heads to ensure business growth across geographies
• Drive the Digital initiatives for Business & Function

Jun 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

• As the CFO for the TN & Kerala Region:
• Driving achievement of Business Growth & Profit goals by formulating & implementing strategic financial solutions and policies & identifying new opportunities
• Playing an integral part in the Senior Management team, responsible for the Region’s top line, bottom line, independently ensuring Governance and Controls, with delivery target for revenue and profit by being a proactive Business Partner for the business
• Translating business vision and strategy into operational tactics; facilitating business transformation and productivity initiatives in a manner that systematically improves operational execution; driving business process improvements, quality and cost
• Responsible for leading finance, due diligence and strategic partner relationship management functions and manage Financial accounting & Reporting, Financial analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, ROI documentation
• Responsible for strategizing Capex Investments, driving cost optimization projects, manage working capital and cash flow
• Leading the Integration & Transformation activities pertaining to Accounting Process integration, ERP integration and Business Process consolidation of the two entities of Vodafone and Idea Cellular to deliver the targeted integration efficiency
• Facilitating delivery of a strong corporate governance framework that ensures compliance with statutory obligations and meets stakeholder expectations
• Monitor financial & operations performance; assure compliance as well as governance policies and procedures for the 300+ Retail Stores across the Region.
• Managing Internal, Statutory & Tax audits; Tax & Regulatory compliance, evaluating internal control systems / procedures with a view to highlight the shortcomings and implementing necessary recommendations

Sep 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

• As the CFO for Kerala State Operations for Vodafone Idea Limited,( Merged Co-Vodafone and Idea Cellular Ltd)

Mar 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• As the CFO for Karnataka State Operations for Vodafone, responsible for the Region’s topline, bottom line and gaining Revenue and Customer share in the market and also independently ensuring Governance and Controls with delivery target for revenue and profit by being a proactive Business Partner for the business and providing constructive support and critique to the Operations, thereby ensuring smooth business operations, strategic planning & execution .
• Support the business in building Revenue enhancing roadmap by providing checks and balances. Periodic Revenue and Cost Planning process for the BU, Drive the various rolling forecast and business planning cycles by leading the BU’s cross functional leadership team in ensuring the alignment with the BU, Regional and Corporate Strategies.
• Active partner and key contributor in the Vodafone Corp Finance verticals of Business & Strategic Finance and Finance Control. Ensuring World Class hygiene of books of accounts as per IFRS. Lead the ICFR,IFC, SOX and other Governance Framework.
• Strategize the Capex investment options by formulating appropriate business cases and also conduct periodic Post Investment returns analysis. Drive the Cost optimization Projects and ensure results.
• Support the Mobile Wallet arm- MPESA in business development and Governance.
• Partner the business in ensuring world class customer experience by continuously improving processes.

Jul 2012 – Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• As the CFO for Kerala State Operations for Vodafone, responsible for the Region’s topline, bottom line and gaining Revenue and Customer share in the market and also independently ensuring Governance and Controls in adherence to the Vodafone Group’s policy. Lead a diversified team of professionals cutting across the 5 verticals of Finance Planning & Analysis, Finance Operations, Revenue Assurance, Supply Chain Management & Logistics and Credit Verification & Collections, with delivery target for revenue and profit by being a proactive Business Partner for the business and providing constructive support and critique to the Operations, thereby ensuring smooth business operations, strategic planning & execution .
• Supported the business in building Revenue enhancing roadmap by providing checks and balances. Periodic Revenue and Cost Planning process for the BU, Drive the various rolling forecast and business planning cycles by leading the BU’s cross functional leadership team in ensuring the alignment with the BU, Regional and Corporate Strategies.
• Active partner and key contributor in the Vodafone Corp Finance verticals of Business & Strategic Finance and Finance Control. Ensuring World Class hygiene of books of accounts as per IFRS. Lead the ICFR,IFC, SOX and other Governance Framework.
• Strategize the Capex investment options by formulating appropriate business cases and also conduct periodic Post Investment returns analysis. Drive the Cost optimization Projects and ensure results.
• Support the Mobile Wallet arm- MPESA in business development and Governance.
• Won the "Best Circle in Finance" Award twice in the Prestigious Vodafone Management Conference

Dec 2010 – Jul 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Finance Controller for the BU
• Ensured timely, accurate closing of monthly accounts as per IGAAP, IFRS, corporate policies, accounting and tax guidelines
• Performed numerous functions improving performance of financial operations, including managing monthly financial statement, report preparation and championed the ICFR and IFC framework
• Performed analysis and prepared schedules for financial package support, tax department, auditors and management
• Leveraged Trade Equity to ensure Channel Satisfaction and confidence including Order Processing, Invoice generation and accounting, Credit management, Reconciliation, Commission and incentives pay out for getting an edge over competition in the market
• Analyze department workflow and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Ensuring Process Controls and Governance over the Retail Business Operations
• Instrumental in migrating the Financial process to the Global Shared Service Centre and spearheaded the Network Inventory optimization and timely capitalization of all Network Projects

Dec 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs

• Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for the BU
• Driving the BU’s Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting processes, including long range planning.
• Provide Periodic expert analysis of financials and generate analyses to explain trends and variances
• Prepare robust modelling to facilitate executive decision making and highlight risks and opportunities to the management.
• Monthly closure of Financials including Non Financials KPIs in Hyperion and generate reports for performance analysis and executive decision making
• Evaluate pricing and margins to maximize profitability and ensure strategic/tactical objectives are achieved.
• Leading special projects and provide analytical support to the Business teams
• Owning up the Capex budgeting and continuously monitoring the utilization of the same .Real time monitoring of CWIP and aiding in timely utilization of CWIP to minimize working capital blockage in inventories
• Competition analysis and bench marking with industry performance.

Jul 2008 – Dec 2008 · 5 mos · Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

Jul 2005 – Jul 2008 · 3 yrs · Cochin

• Financial Reporting and Controls and Risk Management

Nov 2002 – Jul 2005 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Commercial Lead- Accounting & Revenue Management

Feb 2000 – Oct 2002 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Chennai Area, India

Feb 1999 – Feb 2000 · 1 yr · Cochin Area, India

• Senior Officer Finance & Accounts