Naman Gala

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India5 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led initiatives saving over ₹35 Cr in costs.
  • Expert in financial planning and cost optimization.
  • Recognized for strategic impact and execution excellence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance professional with expertise in E-commerce and Business Finance.

Contact

ndgala1997@gmail.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Business FinanceFinancial PlanningInvestor Relations

Other Skills

Supply Chain OptimizationPricing StrategyCost DashboardsCross-functional CollaborationSOP ReengineeringForecastingPerformance AnalysisProcess AutomationFinancial ModelingCost AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointTeachingManagementClient Rapport

About

Finance professional with 4+ years of experience across Business Finance, FP&A, and IR at high-growth startups like Meesho and Udaan. A Chartered Accountant (AIR 32) and CFA Level III candidate, I specialize in cost optimization, pricing strategy, working capital management, and financial planning. At Meesho, I have led the design and rollout of an optimized grocery supply chain, launched pricing interventions that improved customer value perception, and enhanced P&L visibility with automated dashboards. Previously at Udaan, I executed initiatives saving over ₹35 Cr in working capital and operational costs. Recognized with multiple awards for ownership, strategic impact, and execution excellence. I bring a strong mix of analytical problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, and financial rigor to enable business decisions.

Experience

5 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Meesho

4 roles

Manager - Process Excellence

Mar 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Deputy Manager - Grocery Business Finance

Oct 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Designed and implemented an optimized supply chain model with scalable cost structures
  • Rolled out pricing strategies and rate cards driving platform-wide price drops
  • Built cost dashboards and L2 P&L tools for better visibility and faster month-end close
  • Partnered cross-functionally (Ops, Product, Tech, Tax) to drive strategic initiatives
Supply Chain OptimizationPricing StrategyCost DashboardsCross-functional CollaborationBusiness FinanceFinancial Planning

Deputy Manager - FP&A and Investor Relations

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Reduced monthly close TAT from 22 to 6 days via SOP reengineering
  • Built board and investor decks, conducted competitor benchmarking
  • Enabled strategic decision-making through accurate forecasting and performance analysis
SOP ReengineeringForecastingPerformance AnalysisFinancial PlanningInvestor Relations

Assistant Manager - Business Finance

Mar 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Udaan.com

Business Finance (Electronics)

Aug 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Reduced working capital requirement by ₹30 Cr/month through process automation
  • Saved ₹5.4 Cr via vendor reconciliation initiatives
  • Built financial models for P&L forecasting, cost analysis, and working capital tracking
Process AutomationFinancial ModelingCost AnalysisBusiness Finance

Vidura capital

Investment Banking Intern

Jun 2020 – Jul 2020 · 1 mo

Mwh holdings

Investment Banking Associate

Apr 2020 – May 2020 · 1 mo

Gbca & associates llp

Articled Assistant

Aug 2016 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs · Lower Parel, Mumbai

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chartered Accountant

Jan 2015 – Jan 2020

CFA Institute

Chartered Financial Analyst

Jan 2017 – Jan 2020

H.R. College of Commerce and Economics

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Jan 2015 – Jan 2018

Arya Vidya Mandir

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education — Primary and Secondary Schooling

Jan 2000 – Jan 2013

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