bhavnathakur

Recruited and trained an in-house accounting team, bringing a previously outsourced function in-house. Reduced month-end close timeline by 6 days, improved reporting accuracy, and achieved $120k in annual cost savings. Orchestrated financial planning, forecasting, and price structuring initiatives, enhancing decision-making for senior leadership. Managed complex treasury operations involving both fiat currency and digital assets (crypto wallets), implementing robust controls and reporting on burn rate and funding strategies.

(Senders) Built the finance function from scratch for a NYC-based marketing agency, creating 3-year plans, annual budgets, and a monthly MIS dashboard for management, tracking key metrics like client churn and pricing strategy. (Etisalat Partner) Supervised the finance division, developing a profitability model for retail kiosks and implementing a financial tracking mechanism that improved margin visibility.

Led a team of finance professionals, consolidating accounts for 150+ training centers nationwide. Implemented new finance systems, significantly improving accuracy and transparency. Saved $2M through a provisional liability settlement negotiation following a CCA audit. Delivered $1M+ in annual savings through strategic indirect tax management and planning. Reported directly to the CEO and Board, advising on financial implications of business activities and proposals.

Supported pharma-tech startup with pricing strategy, international fund allocation, and ESOP program implementation.

Managed project finance for energy operations, including budget preparation and vendor financial due diligence.

Delivered $500K in annual savings by applying Lean Six Sigma to automate accruals and reduce month-end close time for client Kimberly Clark.

Played a key role in the capitalization of a $15M production facility and developed a factory inventory system adopted for warehouse management.