JAYATI GUPTA
London
Summary
Result-driven and meticulous finance professional with global experience in managerial and controllership roles, specialising in financial modelling, M&A, strategic planning, and investment appraisal.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8078
8078
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Controller
NOMAD FOODS - BIRDS EYE LIMITED
London
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Oversee financial operations, including statutory reporting, SOX compliance, & management and regulatory reporting.
- Directed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes, achieving timely completion and zero reporting discrepancies.
- Conducted variance analysis on P&L and balance sheet items regularly to explain any deviations exceeding 5%.
- Delivered 100% on-time month-end submissions with positive auditor and management feedback on report quality.
- Collaborated with internal tax team and external advisors to accurately prepare and submit monthly VAT returns.
- Developed annual budgets, including lease forecasts and working capital plans to align financial targets with strategic goals.
- Facilitated effective communication between finance department and executive management.
- Developed finance team members to enhance their professional skills.
Senior Finance Controller
MAH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD
London
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered comprehensive accounting, auditing, payroll, and VAT services, ensuring compliance & accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed statutory and regulatory adherence, including SOX, ICAAP, and FCA, strengthening internal control frameworks.
- Directed team of 10 professionals across Bangladesh, achieving operational efficiency and timely deliverables.
- Produced US GAAP and IFRS financial reports for clients exceeding $50 million in annual turnover.
- Received commendation for automating bank reconciliation, receivables, and inventory processes, increasing reporting accuracy and speed.
Commercial Finance Controller
OLAM FOOD INGREDIENTS
London
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Strengthened accounting controls for sustainability segment, driving $1.5 Bn revenue growth & regulatory compliance.
- Led finance team meetings, evaluated performance, & boosted productivity through structured guidance & targeted initiatives.
- Liaised with external auditors to ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Presented annual financial budget & strategic forecasts to the Board, influencing investment & capital allocation decisions.
- Implemented automated monthly gross contribution and profit reports aligned with commodity market fluctuations, enhancing forecast reliability.
Group Finance Controller
KELLOGG, COLGATE & ARLA – TOLARAM JV
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented shared services office in India to successfully reallocate resources to achieve 25% cost reduction.
- Established financial and compliance frameworks for Kenyan start-up, enabling seamless cross-border operations.
- Enhanced SOX-aligned internal controls, reducing audit findings and improving governance across multiple group entities.
- Delivered accurate consolidated accounts monthly, quarterly, and annually, presented to Group CFO, CEO, & senior leaders.
- Reduced non-moving inventory by $3.5M through stakeholder collaboration and stronger working capital discipline.
- Delivered capital expansion appraisals & payback analyses that directly shaped multi-million-dollar investment decisions.
- Improved profitability by 3% year-on-year via smarter MRP planning and demand forecasting in production cycles.
Senior Finance Analyst
VEDANTA RESOURCES PLC
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and MIS reporting, maintaining 100% timely submissions.
- Prepared annual budgets and rolling forecasts, delivering accurate variance analysis within ±3% thresholds.
- Partnered with procurement, marketing, and tax teams to strengthen financial controls and optimise cost efficiency.
- Appraised capital projects and mining expansions, conducting IRR and payback analysis to support investment decisions.
- Consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual group accounts on HFM Hyperion, achieving audit-ready accuracy.
Audit Assistant
V.K. JINDAL & CO
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Supported statutory audits, accounting, taxation, and internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Education
MSc - Global Finance (CFA Level 1&2)
Coventry University
London, UKIFRS Diploma -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
Banaras Hindu University
Skills
- Financial modelling and valuation
- Investment appraisal
- Strategic financial planning
- Capital structure optimisation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Productivity and profit maximisation
- P&L accountability
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Cost control and expense management
- IFRS and US GAAP compliance
- SOX and internal controls
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cross-functional leadership and communication
- SAP ECC, S4HANA, Hyperion, VISMA, Oracle, Xero, advanced Excel, MS PowerPoint, Power BI
Affiliations
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) / 2018 – Present
Websites
Certification
Corporate Analyst Development Program (CADP), JPMorgan Chase, UK
Accomplishments
- Consolidated monthly results for 16 businesses across 5 countries and presented findings to the CFO and Board.
- Managed $1Bn group treasury across loans, credit facilities, and forex, optimising liquidity and mitigating financial risk.
- Delivered $1 million annual savings through innovative equipment analysis & digitalisation of strategy implementation.
- Achieved 30% man-hour reduction by automating the daily production cost model with real-time sensitivity analysis.
- Flagged any IFRS and US GAAP compliance issues, including IAS 19, IFRS 16, and IFRS 15 adherence.
- Negotiated $500M+ debt restructuring with banks, lowering finance costs and strengthening capital structure resilience.
- Formulated a 5-year strategic plan to integrate the full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts.
Timeline
Finance Controller
NOMAD FOODS - BIRDS EYE LIMITED
09.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Finance Controller
MAH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD
06.2023 - 09.2024
Commercial Finance Controller
OLAM FOOD INGREDIENTS
01.2023 - 04.2023
Group Finance Controller
KELLOGG, COLGATE & ARLA – TOLARAM JV
01.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Finance Analyst
VEDANTA RESOURCES PLC
05.2019 - 12.2020
Audit Assistant
V.K. JINDAL & CO
04.2016 - 04.2019
MSc - Global Finance (CFA Level 1&2)
Coventry University
IFRS Diploma -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
Banaras Hindu University