Vatsal D Mazani — Associate Partner

As a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with 6 years of experience, I specialize in strategy, business finance, transformation, and operational excellence. I’ve had the privilege of leading financial initiatives at Chalo, UpGrad, and Tesco, where I’ve driven everything from cost optimization to business expansion and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). At Tesco, I managed a £1.2Bn annual budget and achieved consistent forecast accuracy. I played a key role in streamlining processes and leading the successful transition of the FP&A function from the UK to India, enhancing collaboration across teams and delivering valuable insights to senior finance leadership in the UK. At UpGrad, as the Cost Controller and Procurement Lead, I managed a ₹60 Cr annual budget for software and tools while leading cost control initiatives. I worked with cross-functional leaders to streamline procurement processes and optimize resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening financial oversight. In my current role at Chalo, I initially served in the Business Finance setup, developing comprehensive financial models and annual operating plans (AOP). Now, in a core leadership capacity, I have driven revenue growth by optimizing routes and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic resource management and innovative solutions, sharpening my ability to blend strategic foresight with practical execution. Over the years, I have developed forecasting models, unit economics models for fundraising, and AOPs for management, the board, and investors, enabling strategic decision-making through data-driven analytical insights. I take pride in streamlining reporting processes to enhance operational efficiency, allowing myself and cross-functional teams to focus on providing value and driving business growth initiatives instead of routine reporting tasks. I am passionate about connecting with current and future leaders who are interested in the evolving landscape of business finance, change, transformation, strategy, and a growth mindset. I believe that collaboration and shared insights, combined with a people-friendly and inclusive approach, can foster innovation and drive effective transformation both in the workplace and beyond. If you've made it this far, it sounds like we might share a similar mindset! If you're up for a chat about any of the topics above, feel free to reach out to me at vatsal.mazani@gmail.com or drop me a DM. Let’s grab a coffee or have a friendly phone call—I’d love to connect!!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic finance leader in the Fintech industry.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 7 yrs 5 mos