Aashi Arora
Summary
Strategic financial executive focused on driving organisational growth and operational transformation. Leads financial reporting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Utilises financial acumen to enhance decision-making capabilities and foster innovation across the business.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim CFO
SKF India Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
- Spearhead overall finance function post-demerger to ensure seamless operational integration and strategic alignment.
- Managed investor relations, communicating financial performance and strategic direction to stakeholders.
- Conducted detailed budget analysis, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to align with financial goals.
- Monitored cash flow projections regularly, advising on investment strategies and liquidity management.
- Enhanced financial forecasting models, improving accuracy of revenue and expenditure projections.
- Led financial reporting to board members, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Drove financial digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technology to enhance decision-making capabilities.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings, offering insights on financial implications of proposed business initiatives.
India Business Finance Leader
Owens Corning India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2024
- Part of India National Leadership Team
- Leading Business Navigation, Business Plan, Business performance/P&L management & cost controlling, Budget, Digital finance, transfer pricing.
- Leading Anti dumping duty cases, liasoning with Govt authorities.
- Led India Treasury function, involving funds management, capital infusion for new legal entity/business.
- Led creation of new legal entity for a growth project, SAP deployment, Capital Infusion etc. for a new business segment.
Finance Controller
Nivea India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Led SAP implementation/upgradation along with clearing of accounts and moving to new system.
- Handled legal entity Accounting/AP along with SAP implementation.
- Led and Co-ordinated the annual and strategic planning process across all streams.
- Analysis of the monthly and YTD result by stream, brands, channel and cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
- Monthly reviews with the Senior management, finance Category/Brands teams on Brand profitability.
- Parterning in S&OP and sales and supply forecast process.
- Managed entire P&L for Nivea India, statutory compliances and internal controls. Working Capital management.
Finance Manager
Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Annual Operating & Strategic Plan and monthly forecast of material cost.
- Working capital Management, Finance leadership on productivity initiatives.
- Ensuring high visibility and hygiene for all Plant balance sheets, improve internal processes around material management at Plants. Managing vendor payments etc.
Deputy Manager
Bosch Ltd.
Bangalore
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Worked in business controlling team in corporate head-office.
- Led Analysis and Preparation of profit and loss of (Bosch automotive division).
- Budget, Annual Plan, quarter/monthly forecast, leading business reviews with India/Global management team.
- Variances analysis, cost controlling, budgets, statutory & internal audit.
FICO Consultant
Infosys Ltd.
Pune
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Worked with Infosys as a FICO Consultant: SOX testing, Configuration, Support.
- Pursued SAP FICO training in Hyderabad as organized by Infosys ES Academy for 2 months.
- Project Details: Production support and Maintenance SAP (ECC 6.0) for client Syngenta.
Education
B.Com -
CSJM University
Kanpur01.2007
XII -
U.P. Board
U.P.01.2004
X -
U.P. Board
U.P.01.2002
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Budget management
- Cash flow analysis
- Investor relations
Custom Section
Bausch & Lomb Eyecare India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, 5 months, internal auditor, M/s Shirish Goel & Associates, Kanpur, 2.5 years, Dealt and handled all kinds of audits (i.e. Statutory, internal & tax) tax filings regulations and company act’s regulations.
Professional Highlights
16+ years, Interim CFO of SKF India Limited post demerger, 6+ Years, 2.5 Years, 2 Years, 3 years, 1 year 2 months, 3 years, True, 2009-06-01, 2010-03-01
Timeline
Interim CFO
SKF India Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
India Business Finance Leader
Owens Corning India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 09.2024
Finance Controller
Nivea India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 11.2018
Finance Manager
Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 06.2016
Deputy Manager
Bosch Ltd.
07.2011 - 07.2014
FICO Consultant
Infosys Ltd.
04.2010 - 06.2011
B.Com -
CSJM University
XII -
U.P. Board
X -
U.P. Board