Achintya Misra — CEO

I step in when growth starts outpacing financial control, visibility, or governance. My role is to stabilise performance, manage risk, automation and bring decision-ready clarity to complex businesses. I work as a true business partner to CEOs and boards, translating strategy into numbers that drive action. I build strong controllership, costing, working-capital discipline, and compliance frameworks that scale. I turn finance from a reporting function into a leadership function that enables confident, faster decisions. Strategic Finance Leader (CA & CMA) with vivid experience delivering profitable, compliant, and scalable growth across manufacturing, electronics, FMCG, and multinational businesses. My work has consistently strengthened EBITDA, cash flow, and capital efficiency while building strong governance and enabling digital, data-driven decision-making. I led financial strategy, FP&A, treasury, product costing for 500+ SKUs, tax/TP planning, and ERP automation, driving transformation across telecom, aerospace, and defense manufacturing operations. I have partnered closely with Boards, CEOs, and global leadership on capital allocation, restructuring, fundraising, and M&A due diligence, ensuring sustainable value creation and shareholder returns. Core Leadership Strengths ✔ Strategic FP&A, P&L & Board Reporting ✔ Cash Flow, Working Capital & Treasury Management ✔ Cost Optimization, Product Costing & Pricing Strategy ✔ Fundraising (Equity, Banks, FIs) & Capital Structuring ✔ IFRS / Ind AS / SEBI / FEMA / Tax & Transfer Pricing Compliance ✔ ERP Automation (SAP/Oracle/Hyperion), MIS & BI Analytics ✔ M&A, Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration ✔ ESG, Governance, Risk & Internal Controls 📊 Selected Achievements 🔹 Expanded gross margin from 23% to 35.6% through pricing and cost re-engineering 🔹 Reduced Cash Conversion Cycle by 25 days and lowered finance cost by 7.9% 🔹 Secured ₹15+ Cr in Government Incentives (PLI, SPECS) and optimized fund raising 🔹 Achieved 15%+ operating cost savings through analytics and vendor optimization 🔹 Closed 14 of 15 legacy tax/TP litigation cases, protecting compliance and cash recovery 🔹 Scaled revenue from USD 23M to USD 229M at Tata Africa through restructuring and FP&A excellence 🌍 Stakeholder & Industry Exposure Manufacturing | High-Tech Electronics | FMCG | Chemicals | Mining Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Global PMOs. Built and mentored high-performing finance teams aligned to business strategy. 🎯 What I’m Looking For CFO / VP Finance / Head of Finance

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic finance leader with extensive experience in manufacturing and FMCG sectors.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 26 yrs 1 mo

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning & Board Advisory
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Digital Transformation
Cash Flow Management
Corporate Finance
Business Tax Planning
Cost Control
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Operations Management
Financial Strategy

Career Highlights

Achieved 10X revenue growth through financial restructuring.
Reduced cash conversion cycle by 25 days, enhancing liquidity.
Secured ₹15+ crores in government incentives boosting profitability.

Work Experience

Rakon

Head Finance (CFO-India Business)- General Manager (6 yrs 4 mos)

Nissin Foods

Finance & Corporate Planning (2 yrs 3 mos)

Orica

Finance Controller (1 yr)

Sirona Group of Companies

Group Head- Finance (11 mos)

Tata International Limited

Head of Finance- Financial Controller (7 yrs 10 mos)

Rwenzori Beverage Company Limited

Finance Manager (4 yrs 8 mos)

WEBEL INFORMATICS LTD.

Finance & Accounts Executive (3 yrs 1 mo)

Education

Graduation at Goenka College of Commerce & Business Administration

Certified ESG professional at Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Cost Accountant at The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

Chartered Accountant at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Achintya Misra

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India26 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Achieved 10X revenue growth through financial restructuring.
Reduced cash conversion cycle by 25 days, enhancing liquidity.
Secured ₹15+ crores in government incentives boosting profitability.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic finance leader with extensive experience in manufacturing and FMCG sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Financial Planning & Board AdvisoryGovernance, Risk & ComplianceDigital TransformationCash Flow ManagementCorporate FinanceBusiness Tax PlanningCost ControlRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Operations ManagementFinancial Strategy

Other Skills

Cost Leadership & Value CreationCost Reduction StrategiesLeadership DevelopmentDigital Transformation (ERP- SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Hyperion)Process Improvement ImplementationGovernance, Risk & Compliance (IFRS, IndAS, SEBI, MCA, FEMA)FundingStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementMentoring & Leadership DevelopmentTax Planning & Transfer PricingRisk AnalysisM&A, Due Diligence & Business RestructuringTreasuryFund Raising & Capital Structuring

About

Experience

26 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Rakon

Head Finance (CFO-India Business)- General Manager

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

Advising global leadership and board on financial strategy, capital structuring, and compliance.
Devise financial modelling, process & control system strengthens the good governance, higher
integrity and ethical environment ensuring 100% adherence to IND AS, IFRS, RBI, FEMA, MCA &
SEZ regulations.
Spearheading treasury and working capital management, enhancing cash flow efficiency by 15%.
Represented India team lead on Global M & A and Due Diligence activities.
Automation of ERP system cutting manual reporting by 30% and enhancing decision-making.
Strengthened the FP & A and cost management system aligning financial strategies with growth
and profitability.
Implemented good governance and compliance frameworks, ensuring 100% adherence to
Taxation, IND AS, IFRS, FEMA, MCA, SEZ and audit compliance. Instrumental on tax planning and
Transfer Pricing.
Established strong relationships with finance and cross functional team, investors, auditors,
financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to drive business sustainability.
Key Achievements:
Revenue Growth – Increased gross margins by 13% through strategic pricing, cost optimization and
robust product costing systems.
Cash Flow Enhancement – Reduced cash conversion cycle by 25 days, significantly improved liquidity.
Operational Cost Reduction – Reduced operational cost by 15% via procurement optimization and
efficiency measures.
Government Incentives – Successfully secured ₹15+ crores from Government incentives boosting
profitability.
Automation – Efficiency increased by 30% on accuracy / timeline and adhered 100% compliance.
Project management- Executed New Factory set up on time (operation & CAPEX) resulting
improvement of EBIDTA by 4.19%.
Taxation: 95% of tax and TP related cases closed independently.
Change Management- Successfully transited the post demerger with JV entity.

Cost Leadership & Value CreationCost Reduction StrategiesLeadership DevelopmentDigital Transformation (ERP- SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Hyperion)Process Improvement ImplementationBusiness Tax Planning+16

Nissin foods

Finance & Corporate Planning

Sep 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Japanese FMCG company- manufacturer of Cup Noodles and Top Ramen Noodles.
At Indo Nissin Foods, I implemented Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) to enhance cost control and financial predictability. I optimized working capital and treasury management, securing better credit terms and improving cash flow efficiency. I also strengthened audit and compliance frameworks, achieving 100% statutory compliance. My role involved leading product costing enhancements, which drove profit margins up by 11%, and customizing SAP ERP for improved MIS reporting and financial transparency.
Achievements: I successfully enhanced cost control measures through ZBB, leading to improved financial predictability. Implemented product costing. Digitalisation of reporting systems. My initiative in working capital optimization secured better credit terms, significantly improving cash flow. I achieved 100% statutory compliance through strengthened audit frameworks and drove profit margins up by 11% through product costing enhancements.

Planning Budgeting & ForecastingMIS AnalysisLeadership DevelopmentBusiness Tax PlanningCorporate FinanceFinance Modelling+8

Orica

Finance Controller

Aug 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr · Gomia · On-site

An Australian MNC having business of US$ 6 B globally.
As Finance Controller at Orica Mining Services, I led financial reporting and variance analysis, ensuring alignment with Big 4 audit standards. I successfully implemented GST in collaboration with PwC, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance. My role involved optimizing cost control measures, which delivered ₹5 crores in annual savings through strategic financial interventions. Additionally, I enhanced ERP functionalities, improving financial analytics and reporting efficiency.
Achievements: I successfully implemented GST, ensuring compliance and smooth transition. My cost control measures resulted in annual savings of ₹5 crores, showcasing my ability to drive financial efficiency.
Profile Headline: Finance Controller at Orica Mining Services

Leadership DevelopmentBusiness Tax PlanningFundingStrategic ThinkingRegulatory ComplianceRisk Analysis+2

Sirona group of companies

Group Head- Finance

Sep 2015 – Aug 2016 · 11 mos · Kolkata · On-site

Kolkata based medical start up-
In my role at Sirona Group, I managed financial operations, treasury, and working capital, optimizing cash flow and fund utilization. I developed MIS reporting systems that provided strategic financial insights for decision-making. I also streamlined tax compliance and vendor negotiations, ensuring cost efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Achievements: I successfully optimized cash flow and fund utilization, enhancing overall financial health. My development of MIS reporting finance modelling systems improved decision-making capabilities within the organization. Implementation of ERP. Treasury management along with working capital.

Leadership DevelopmentBusiness Tax PlanningFundingRegulatory ComplianceLegal ComplianceFinancial Operations Management

Tata international limited

Head of Finance- Financial Controller

Oct 2007 – Aug 2015 · 7 yrs 10 mos · Kenya · On-site

At Tata Africa Holdings, I achieved 10X revenue growth over 8 years by driving financial restructuring and efficiency improvements. I led financial strategy, tax planning, and compliance, ensuring adherence to IFRS and IND AS. My role involved strengthening treasury management and optimizing banking relationships, as well as implementing corporate governance frameworks to ensure 100% regulatory compliance across all operations.
Achievements: I successfully drove 10X revenue growth through strategic financial restructuring. My leadership in tax planning and compliance ensured adherence to international standards.

Oracle ERP ImplementationsLeadership DevelopmentBusiness Tax PlanningFundingStrategic ThinkingChange Management+6

Rwenzori beverage company limited

Finance Manager

Dec 2002 – Aug 2007 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Nairobi County, Kenya · On-site

Key Achievement:
 Launched a robust Internal Control System within the organization to achieve the highest ever profit
 Implemented the analysis of MIS, evaluation and mitigation of risks there on
 Efficiently managed, driven and monitored all the financial, commercial, banking, legal, contracting, accounting, internal control matters of different business units
 Pioneered on implementation of Oracle based Inventory management system
 Successfully arranged funds amounting to Euro 850K from the Netherlands Government for setting up new project for plastic recycling factory within the organization, by actively preparing the project report on time and on cost

Leadership DevelopmentFunding