Jayant Menghani

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 25+ years of global leadership experience.
  • Expert in finance transformation and governance.
  • Strong background in logistics and supply chain finance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance Executive with extensive experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Finance StrategyGovernanceFinance TransformationCapital StructuringP&l ManagementErp ManagementFinancial ManagementProject ManagementFinance ManagementBusiness Planning

Other Skills

Strategic LeadershipERPDigital workflowsReporting automationInternal ControlsAutomationFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingAuditingForecastingFinancial AccountingPayrollManagerial FinanceFinancial AuditsInternal Audit

About

Group Chief Financial Officer with 25+ years of global leadership experience across Logistics & Supply Chain, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Advertising, and Life Sciences. I partner closely with CEOs, Boards, and Global Leadership teams to drive profitable growth, capital efficiency, governance strength, and finance transformation across complex, multi-country organisations. What I do best: Lead end-to-end Group Finance Strategy across diverse geographies Design and execute capital structuring, refinancing & treasury optimisation Build high-impact finance organisations with strong governance and controls Deliver ERP, digital finance & reporting transformation at scale Enable business expansion through disciplined performance management I have led finance for large, institutionally governed organisations as well as fast-growing, asset-heavy logistics businesses β€” balancing control with agility. Professionally qualified as ACCA (UK), CIMA (UK), ACMA, ACS, CFA, with deep hands-on expertise in SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, and modern finance automation tools. I regularly engage as a speaker and panelist on Finance Leadership, Transformation, and Talent Development. πŸ“ Based in Dubai | 🌍 Experience across Middle East, Asia & Africa πŸ“© jayantmenghani@gmail.com | πŸ“ž +971 50 913 5242 | πŸ’¬ wa.me/jayantmenghani

Experience

30 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
1 yr 10 mos
Current Experience

Emirates logistics

Group CFO

Jul 2024 – Present Β· 1 yr 10 mos Β· Dubai, United Arab Emirates Β· On-site

  • Leading Group Finance strategy for a multi-country logistics organisation across the Middle East, Asia & Africa
  • Executed Group-wide finance transformation, improving reporting quality, visibility, and decision support
  • Designed and implemented capital structuring, refinancing & treasury optimisation initiatives
  • Established profit centre governance & management charge frameworks across subsidiaries
  • Strengthened procurement governance delivering material cost efficiencies
  • Implemented Group Internal Controls & governance framework
  • Modernised finance technology landscape (ERP, digital workflows, reporting automation)
  • Built leadership depth through targeted hiring, role rotations & capability development
Strategic LeadershipFinance StrategyGovernance

Dhl supply chain

Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary at DHL Supply Chain India & DHL ECommerce India

Aug 2011 – Jun 2024 Β· 12 yrs 10 mos Β· Mumbai Β· On-site

  • CFO for one of India’s largest logistics and supply chain operations
  • Full P&L ownership, long-term strategy, pricing governance & investment approvals
  • Led multiple ERP, shared services & automation initiatives
  • Strengthened governance and statutory compliance as Company Secretary
  • Recognised speaker at CFO forums and business schools
Strategic LeadershipInternal ControlsP&L ManagementGovernance

Lonza india pvt ltd

Head - Finance & Commercial

Jan 2010 – Jul 2011 Β· 1 yr 6 mos Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • Financial lead reporting to India MD & Global VP Finance (USA).
  • Managed Finance, Commercial & IT.
  • Implemented Hyperion reporting; improved audit timelines.
  • Financial lead for USD 25M Greenfield project at Hyderabad SEZ.
Strategic LeadershipFinancial Management

Aspen pharmacare, south africa

Financial Controller

Nov 2008 – Dec 2009 Β· 1 yr 1 mo Β· Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Β· On-site

  • οƒΌEnd-to-end Finance, Secretarial, IFRS reporting & compliance.
  • Managed Treasury, AP/AR, Taxation, Risk & Internal Controls.
Finance Management

Publicis groupe

Chief Accounting Officer , Re:Sources India (Shared Service Centre of Publicis Groupe)

Oct 2007 – Oct 2008 Β· 1 yr Β· Mumbai Area, India

  • Job Profile :
  • οƒΌ Responsible for the Finance Function of Re:Sources India , a Shared Service Centre for the Publicis Groupe (India Operations) which consists of top advertising & media agencies such as Leo Burnett, Starcom Mediavest, Zenith Optimedia , Orchard Advertising and Black Pencil Advertising.
Finance Management

Astrazeneca pharmaceuticals

Sr. Corporate Planning Manager

Feb 2006 – Sep 2007 Β· 1 yr 7 mos Β· Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India Β· On-site

  • Sr. Corporate Planning Manager responsible for Business Planning & Financial Analysis reporting to the CFO and the Marketing Company President.
Finance Management

Johnson & johnson

2 roles

Manager - Management Accounting

Promoted

Dec 1996 – Jan 2006 Β· 9 yrs 1 mo

  • Johnson & Johnson Ltd , (Consumer Products Division : FMCG ) Mumbai
  • Yr Dec 1996 – Jan 2006
  • The Growth Path
  • Accounts Executive 1996-2000
  • Asst. Operations Accounting Manager 2000-2002
  • Asst. Manager – Management Accounting 2002-2004
  • Manager -Management Accounting 2004-2006
Business PlanningFinancial Analysis

Finance Specialist

Jan 1996 – Jan 2006 Β· 10 yrs

Financial Reporting

Acc limited

Account Officer

Jan 1995 – Jan 1996 Β· 1 yr

Education

CIMA

Chartered Management Accountant (UK ) β€” Management Accounting

Jan 2008 – Jan 2010

ACCA

Chartered Certified Accountant (UK)

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012

Institute of Cost Accountants of India

ACMA β€” Cost and Management Accounting

Dec 1995 – Jan 1995

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Associate Company Secretary ( ACS) β€” Company Law and Practice

Jan 1995 – Jan 1998

ICFAI University

Chartered Financial Analyst

Jan 2010 – Jan 2013

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) β€” Accounting and Finance

Jan 1987 – Jan 1992

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