Aug 2023 – Oct 2023 · 2 mos

• Transitioned roles and responsibilities to internal teams.

Apr 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Led teams in the acquisition of the Company by Pine Labs for USD 70 Mn.
• Alignment and transition to Pine Labs reporting framework.
• Convergence from IGAAP to IFRS framework of financial reporting.
• Migrated ERP from QuickBooks to Oracle.
• Scaled and operated the BBPS platform to monthly transactions of 20 Mn and TPV of USD 1 Bn.

Oct 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Hired, built, and scaled a lean and efficient finance function.
• Led strategic projects for regulatory licenses (AA and PA/PG).
• Designed and implemented controls and reconciliations around FinOps and merchant settlements.
• Worked with product and engg teams in scaling up the BBPS platform.
• Designed frameworks for pricing for enterprise and banking partnerships.
• Liaisoned with supply partners and banks on volume and price negotiations, contract renewals, and collections.

Aug 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Ideated and built Mysa from -1 to 1 along with the founders. Contributed with domain (finance and accounting) expertise and skills.
• Cross-functional efforts, from ideation to product design, onboarding design partners, and driving business development. Provided hands-on training to teams on accounting, finance, and taxes, contributing to a well-rounded platform.

Feb 2020 – Sep 2020 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Guardian of the Business and Operating Model. Member of the core leadership team. Built a kickass finance function, had set up systems and processes from margins and cash acceleration to intelligent reporting.

Apr 2019 – Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Access is a non-profit initiative aimed at providing access to resources, skills, and opportunities to tier 2 and 3 college students. We work with colleges and equip and empower students with industry-relevant skills, connect students and professionals from industry, and amplify the employment opportunities.

Sep 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led finance team in successful IPO and listing of Xelpmoc on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
• Designed and deployed systems and processes for a smooth transition to Ind-AS (IFRS equivalent reporting framework) and financial reporting framework.
• Automated processes for a quarterly and annual external audit of financial statements.
• Developed business plans, financial forecasts for strategic initiatives and ad-hoc, time-sensitive projects, including new business lines/markets/products analyses
• Ideated Incremental by Xelp, collaborating with CPO and CTO; program to increase the outreach of the Organisation

Sep 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Worked as Chief of Staff to Group CFO and M&A President on growth and strategic initiatives of the Security and Intelligence Services(SIS) Group. Handled cross-functional responsibilities across M&A, investors relations, corporate finance, and reporting functions.
• Been part of :
• > Successful IPO and listing of SIS on NSE and BSE
• > Debt raise through the issuance of NCDs and secured borrowings of INR 500 Cr from institutions in India and Australia
• > Acquisition of majority control in Southern Cross Protection, a leading patroling security services player in Australia
• > Acquisition of majority control in SLV security Services Limited, a Delhi based security services firm
• > Evaluation and preliminary due diligence of target companies in India and the Asia Pacific
• > Review of key metrics of business segments of the Group
• > Resolving analyst and investor queries on quarterly results

Oct 2015 – Sep 2016 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Was part of Financial Advisory Services practice of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bangalore. Worked on Restructuring, working capital and cash flow optimisation projects. Led a three-member team and played an instrumental role in developing a model to forecast, monitor and track account payables across regions and segments. Our project helped the enterprise in optimising the working capital and generating incremental free cash flows of USD 1.1 billion in Fiscal 2016. Received applause and recognition from global CFO's office and Finance Director for meticulous efforts.

Jan 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Worked with Deal Advisory practice of KPMG India and involved in transactions ranging from VC to cross-border strategic investments. Learned nuances of the deal process. Predominantly worked on VC investments in consumer internet and technology firms. Worked on the acquisition of a US-based pharmaceutical firm by an Indian Pharma giant ( deal size ~ USD 880 Mn). Worked with and assisted senior cadre Government officials with respect to bifurcation and reorganization of erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Mar 2013 – Jan 2014 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India