Sushant Dole
Newbury,West Berkshire
Summary
Strategic finance leader with over 20 years of global experience spanning technical accounting, financial control, governance, and business transformation within complex multinational environments. Trusted advisor to senior executives, providing leadership across financial reporting, revenue assurance, audit, risk management, statutory compliance, and commercial decision support. Proven track record of driving finance transformation, digital innovation, operating model optimisation, and entity governance initiatives to enhance organisational performance, strengthen control environments, and deliver sustainable business value. Recognised for building high-performing global teams, influencing executive stakeholders, and leading complex cross-functional programmes that enable growth, simplification, and operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior finance manager
Vodafone Group
Newbury, West Berkshire
2025.12 - Current
- Lead financial control activities across Vodafone Business entities and portfolios, ensuring compliance with IFRS, VGAP and Vodafone financial policies.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, revenue recognition, provisions, impairments, accruals, deferrals, intercompany arrangements and cost allocations.
- Review and approve significant accounting judgments, journal entries and month-end accounting adjustments.
- Ensure accounting treatments are consistent, auditable and aligned to Group policies.
- Oversee monthly close activities and financial reporting across Vodafone Business portfolios.
- Drive balance sheet substantiation, risk identification and resolution of aged or unusual balances.
- Challenge accounting outcomes where financial results may be misstated and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Monitor revenue, margin, provision and cost developments, ensuring accurate financial performance reporting.
- Support new product launches, reseller agreements, customer propositions and commercial arrangements by assessing accounting implications and ensuring appropriate revenue recognition.
- Partner with business, legal, commercial and operational teams to structure transactions in a compliant and commercially effective manner.
- Review margin, cost-of-sales and customer profitability impacts for significant contracts and programmes.
- Lead interactions with internal and external auditors, providing accounting rationale, evidence and issue resolution.
- Maintain continuous audit readiness and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Strengthen financial control frameworks and compliance processes across Vodafone Business entities.
- Review process failures and control weaknesses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee governance and financial oversight of multiple Vodafone Business legal entities.
- Support board reporting, statutory reporting and entity compliance activities.
- Assess entity structures and drive entity rationalisation, simplification and cost optimisation opportunities.
- Provide finance input into legal entity reviews, board packs and governance forums.
- Act as trusted finance advisor to Vodafone Business leadership, markets, Finance Business Partners, controllers and operational teams.
- Challenge assumptions, influence decision-making and support resolution of complex financial issues.
- Coordinate across local markets, VOIS, Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Commercial functions.
- Ensure timely identification and mitigation of financial reporting, operational and compliance risks.
- Drive transparency over significant accounting exposures and escalation of material matters.
- Lead finance transformation initiatives, process simplification and automation programmes.
- Drive adoption of digital solutions, AI-enabled finance tools and enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Improve efficiency, control effectiveness and quality of finance outputs through standardisation and automation.
- Champion innovation, including use of AI and knowledge-management solutions within Finance Operations.
- Lead, coach and develop finance professionals across global and virtual teams.
- Establish clear accountability, documentation standards, cross-training and succession planning.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, operational excellence and customer focus.
Vice President
Vodafone Shared Services
2014.11 - 2025.12
- Leading and overseeing the key Strategic Initiatives, Digital Transformations, Finance Operations and Business Commercial management
- Vice President (Jul'22 till date)
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Formulate and execute financial strategies that drive the company's growth and align with overarching business objectives.
- Project Leadership and Governance: Provide strategic oversight and direction to high-impact projects. Ensure projects are executed within budget and timeline constraints, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Financial Analysis and Strategic Insights: Deliver comprehensive financial analyses and strategic insights to senior management. Regularly evaluate performance metrics and recommend actionable improvements to support informed decision-making.
- Effective Communication and Reporting: Develop and present insightful financial reports to senior leadership. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic initiatives.
- Organizational Change Management: Spearhead organizational change initiatives aimed at enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency. Manage the budgeting process to align with strategic objectives.
- Digital Transformation and Automation: Lead efforts in digital transformation by implementing cutting-edge automation solutions. Leverage technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy.
- Leadership Development and Succession Planning: Cultivate a high-performing finance team through mentorship and professional development. Ensure the team possesses the necessary skills and resources to achieve their goals and contribute to the organization's success.
- General Manager (Nov'19 – Jul'22)
- DGM (Nov'18 – Nov'19)
- Senior Manager (Nov'14 – Nov'18)
- Support the Head of Finance Operations in achieving strategic finance goals and objectives for the Local Market. This involves collaborating closely with various finance teams and business partners to provide clear explanations of reported financial numbers and insights.
- Take a proactive leadership role in driving new projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on digital transformation.
- Utilize advanced expertise to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Enhance controllership models and finance Center of Excellence (COE) projects by providing valuable advisory support.
- Translate local market requirements into actionable tasks for the Finance Shared Services Center (FSSC) teams, ensuring seamless execution.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reporting packs that facilitate informed decision-making for local markets. This includes a deep understanding of process flows and accounting methodologies relevant to the market.
- Identify, assess, and report material risks to financial statements for all FSSC accounts and processes.
- Proactively coordinate with relevant stakeholders to mitigate these risks and prevent financial misstatements, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the financial data.
Chief Controller
Maersk Shared Service
Pune, India
2012.11 - 2014.11
- Leading West Africa cluster IFRS Accounting & Reporting, FP&A
- Weekly ATR process health reviews are conducted rigorously to ensure consistent performance and address any arising issues promptly. These reviews are crucial for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of financial processes.
- Monthly financial reviews with Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Finance Managers (FMs) play a vital role in aligning financial strategies with organizational goals. These reviews include in-depth analysis and discussions on financial performance, budget variances, and future projections.
- Random finance dashboard assessments are performed to verify the integrity and accuracy of financial data reported in dashboards. This helps in identifying discrepancies early and ensures the credibility of the information presented to stakeholders.
- Process and accounting knowledge sessions for team leaders and members are organized regularly. These sessions aim to enhance the team's understanding of complex financial processes and accounting principles, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Participation and coordination in Global Shared Services (GSC) project calls are essential for aligning local initiatives with global strategies. These calls facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure that local projects are in sync with global objectives.
- Accurate monthly accounting per APMM Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is maintained to ensure compliance and transparency in financial reporting. This involves meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established accounting standards.
- Proper registration of transactions in SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) systems is crucial for maintaining updated and accurate financial records. This ensures that all transactions are correctly recorded and can be easily accessed for reporting and analysis.
- Timely and accurate reporting in HFM with a 100% score in completeness, timeliness, and quality is a benchmark that reflects the commitment to excellence in financial reporting. This includes meeting all deadlines and ensuring that reports are comprehensive and error-free.
- Monthly reconciliations with no overdue items are essential for maintaining the integrity of financial statements. These reconciliations ensure that all accounts are balanced and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Providing visibility of Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet items for stakeholders with detailed management reports is crucial for informed decision-making. These reports offer insights into the financial health of the organization and highlight key performance indicators.
- Coordination with internal and external auditors is necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This involves preparing documentation, facilitating audit processes, and addressing any audit findings in a timely manner.
AVP
Credit Suisse
2007.02 - 2012.11
- Managing Special Purpose Vehicle entities from Record to Report, Consolidation to US GAAP Statutory Reporting
- Follow SLA norms and lead monthly SLA dashboard meetings with senior management to ensure all service levels are met.
- Coordinate with team leads to address any SLA issues and work on identifying and implementing improvement points to enhance overall efficiency.
- Responsible for presenting comprehensive MIS reports, including IC breaks, monthly closing summaries, new business transactions, and BS and PL variance analysis to senior management. These reports provide critical insights into financial performance, allowing for informed decision-making.
- Overseeing new work transitions and project implementations. Ensure that all new initiatives are smoothly integrated into existing operations, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity. Daily coordination with onshore senior management is essential to manage expectations and keep all stakeholders informed of progress and potential challenges.
- Understanding entity numbers and preparing analytical reviews for the global LERP is another crucial function. This involves producing monthly and yearly US GAAP and IFRS reports in PeopleSoft general ledger and consolidating them in ADAC. Ensure that financial statements are accurate, compliant, and reflective of the entity's financial health.
- Consult with the entity regulatory reporting group to ensure accurate financial handoff and submission of regulatory reports for US and UK locations. This involves reviewing new business transactions and setting conditions for upstream owners, including front office, operations, and product control.
- Maintaining the integrity of financial records, facilitating audits, and providing visibility into the financial performance of the organization. Achieving financial excellence and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
Finance Executive
Intergraph Consulting
2006.02 - 2007.02
- Monthly Financial Reporting, MIS, various analytical Reports and monitoring revenue budget
Audit Officer
M/s Kelkar & Abhyankar Chartered Accountants
, India
1999.07 - 2005.07
- Internship and Audits
- Reviewed company financial statements, detected inaccuracies and inconsistencies.
- Tracked down irregularities in accounting records, ensured accurate bookkeeping standards were maintained.
- Produced comprehensive reports to communicate audit findings effectively.
- Performed operational audits for enhanced business performance.
- Led internal auditing processes for improved organisational transparency.
- Identified potential risk areas with regular financial assessments.
Education
Executive Program in Analytics for Finance & Accounting Professionals
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
IndiaMDP in London
London Business School
IFRS Certification
E&Y
Bachelor of Commerce -
BAMU
Aurangabad, MHChartered Accountant - Accounts, Audit, Finance
ICAI
IndiaSkills
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
Financial Control & Governance
Revenue Accounting & Assurance
Audit, Risk & Compliance
Statutory Reporting
Commercial Finance Business Partnering
Finance Transformation & Automation
Entity Governance & Rationalisation
Executive Stakeholder Management
Global Team Leadership
Affiliations
- Reading, Travelling,
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Timeline
Senior finance manager
Vodafone Group
2025.12 - Current
Vice President
Vodafone Shared Services
2014.11 - 2025.12
Chief Controller
Maersk Shared Service
2012.11 - 2014.11
AVP
Credit Suisse
2007.02 - 2012.11
Finance Executive
Intergraph Consulting
2006.02 - 2007.02
Audit Officer
M/s Kelkar & Abhyankar Chartered Accountants
1999.07 - 2005.07
Executive Program in Analytics for Finance & Accounting Professionals
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
MDP in London
London Business School
IFRS Certification
E&Y
Bachelor of Commerce -
BAMU
Chartered Accountant - Accounts, Audit, Finance
ICAI