Avdhut Padwalkar

Finance Manager

South Goa, Goa, India4 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led multiple high-stakes consulting projects.
Expert in M&A due diligence and financial modeling.
Passionate about leveraging AI for financial insights.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic consultant with expertise in financial analysis and M&A advisory.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate FinanceFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementM&a Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingGo-to-market (gtm) StrategyMarket Expansion StrategyReportingDue DiligenceTraining

Other Skills

Accounting ManagementMarket ResearchData VisualizationBusiness Process ImprovementNew Market ExpansionForensic AnalysisPredictive AICustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Ad Hoc ReportingAnalytical SkillsBudgeting & ForecastingReporting & AnalysisManagement Information Systems (MIS)ForecastingDashboard

About

I am a strategic consulting professional at MARC with 5+ years of experience, specializing in M&A due diligence, financial modeling, and corporate strategy. I lead data-driven initiatives as an acting Project Manager and Business Unit Head. My role involves leading cross-functional teams on high-stakes consulting projects, from Quality of Earning (QoE) reports for M&A to full-scale Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies for different industries. I am passionate about driving efficiency and am highly skilled in leveraging Generative AI and process automation (SOPs, CRM) to accelerate analysis, reduce redundancy, and deliver superior insights. Committed to continuous growth, I also conduct workshops for entrepreneurs and students, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. My core competencies include: - M&A Due Diligence & Quality of Earning (QoE) - Financial Modeling & Valuation (DCF) - Project Management (Client-Facing) - Go-to-Market (GTM) & Market Expansion Strategy - Business Development & B2B Unit Leadership - Process Improvement & AI-Driven Automation - Generative AI for Financial Analysis & Strategy Building - Stakeholder Presentation & Negotiation

Experience

4 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 mos

Current Experience

Tohands

Finance Manager

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

At Tohands, I oversee a broad spectrum of financial operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. My work spans the full financial function from designing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that bring consistency and efficiency to financial workflows, to managing day-to-day bookkeeping that ensures our records are precise and audit-ready. On the compliance front, I handle GST and TDS filings and ensure the organisation remains fully aligned with statutory requirements. I work closely with stakeholders to demystify regulatory obligations and embed a compliance-first culture within the team.
Beyond operations, I actively contribute to the organisation's fundraising activities i.e., financial planning, due diligence preparation, and investor-facing documentation to help drive growth.

Accounting ManagementFinancial AnalysisCorporate Finance

Marc (mangal analytics and research consulting)

4 roles

Assistant Manager

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & M&A ADVISORY:
Manage 3-4 concurrent consulting projects (30-45 day cycles) with full responsibility for team efficiency, profitability, and timeline adherence.
Lead M&A advisory by preparing Quality of Earning (QoE) reports for US-based clients, analyzing revenue trends, and identifying add-backs for M&A readiness.
Develop complex DCF financial models and valuations for clients in Real Estate, IT, and Manufacturing.
STRATEGIC CONSULTING (GTM) & PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Directed a GTM strategy project for a ₹3000 Cr FMCG brand, leading a ~3000-respondent primary research study in South India to build a product repositioning framework.
Guided a ₹700 Cr FMCG company on market entry, evaluating new product demands in North India to provide a data-backed recommendation.
Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clients to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKET EXPANSION:
Function as acting Business Unit Head for the B2B division (US & India), managing a 4-person team to build a new sales pipeline via digital marketing and content.
Instrumental in firm's expansion into Mangalore, establishing a new office.
OPERATIONAL & AI-DRIVEN INNOVATION:
Deployed Generative AI to accelerate financial modeling, data analysis, and report generation, reducing turnaround time.
Led internal transformation by implementing a CRM (ClickUp), a new MIS system, resource planning tools, and a team Skill Matrix.

Market ResearchData VisualizationBusiness Process ImprovementNew Market ExpansionForensic AnalysisPredictive AI+3

Senior Financial Analyst

Apr 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Ad Hoc ReportingAnalytical SkillsBudgeting & ForecastingReporting & AnalysisManagement Information Systems (MIS)Forecasting+4

Financial and Research Analyst

Nov 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

Financial Modeling, Valuations and Information Memorandum
Financial Due Diligence of target companies in various sectors
Evaluation and presentation of KDI's (Key deal issues) in form of Quality of Earnings, normalized Working Capital and adjusted Net Debt and proposing adjustments related therein.

Ad Hoc ReportingAnalytical SkillsBudgeting & ForecastingReporting & AnalysisManagement Information Systems (MIS)Forecasting+4

Financial and Research Analyst

Jan 2021 – Oct 2021 · 9 mos

Analytical SkillsFinancial ModelingPitch DecksReporting & AnalysisFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Excel+7

Freelance

Corporate Trainer

Oct 2022 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Goa, India · Hybrid

Delivered customized training sessions focused on financial analysis, modeling, market research, and strategic planning for entrepreneurs, SME's, and students. Designed interactive workshops that enhanced practical skills, promoted decision-making, and improved organizational efficiency. Leveraged real-world case studies and hands-on exercises to foster deep understanding and application of financial concepts.

Alterenergyz

Finance Intern

Dec 2019 – Apr 2020 · 4 mos · Margao

Product-wise revenue analysis of the firm and industry analysis
Debtor/Creditor analysis(Aging Schedule),
Inventory Management & Net Worth of the firm
Maintained Sales & Purchases invoices and Monthly expenses of the employees.

CommunicationStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingTraining

Bluecross laboratories pvt ltd

Finance Intern

May 2019 – Jun 2019 · 1 mo · South Goa, Goa, India

Creating an aging schedule for Creditors & Debtors & Sorting data for filling GSTR, .
Strategic Analysis of the firm and the industry as an internship report.

Microsoft PowerPointAnalytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisReporting & AnalysisFinancial PlanningMicrosoft Excel+4

Anup r. s. borkar & co

Finance Intern

May 2017 – Jun 2017 · 1 mo · Margao Goa

- As an Internship report, a project titled “GST (Goods & Services Tax) Registration of Firms” was undertaken prior to implementation of GST (Goods & Services Tax).