Strategic Finance, Planning Investor Relations
• Spearheaded enterprise-wide financial strategy, planning, and value creation in partnership with ownership
and executive leadership.
• Led long-range business planning, rolling forecasts, and performance benchmarking to drive informed
strategic decisions.
• Guided capital allocation, investment appraisal, and project ROI evaluations to optimize profitability and
shareholder value.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with investors, boards, and shareholders—ensuring
transparency, alignment, and trust.
Financial Operations & Business Transformation
• Directed end-to-end finance operations encompassing budgeting, MIS, forecasting, cash flow, and
statutory reporting.
• Drove automation of financial processes and analytics, enhance accuracy, speed, and decision support.
• Designed and institutionalized robust financial control and compliance frameworks across multi-entity
structures.
• Consolidated group financials in line with international accounting standards, ensuring clarity and
consistency.
Risk Management, Governance & Audit
• Led enterprise risk management and internal audit programs across diverse hospitality portfolios and
geographies.
• Established risk mitigation structures covering insurance, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Supported board-level governance, audit committee reporting, and financial disclosure processes.
Pre-Opening Leadership & Multi-Property Experience
• Directed finance during pre-opening and launch of landmark hospitality assets including Four Seasons
(Mumbai, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait), Taj (Mumbai), and Oberoi (Jaipur).
• Built finance, IT, procurement, and administrative functions from inception for complex mixed-use and
multi-property projects.
Revenue Management, MIS & Commercial Insights
• Developed forecasting and revenue optimization models improving yield, profitability, and operational
agility.
• Implemented KPI-driven dashboards to monitor property-level performance and enable timely
interventions.
• Collaborated with sales and operations to align pricing, segmentation, and revenue assurance strategies.
Treasury, Working Capital & Taxation
• Led treasury and liquidity management ensure optimal capital structure and cash flow efficiency across
business units.
• Strengthened working capital and credit control processes improving collection cycles and supplier terms.
• Oversaw direct, indirect, and cross-border tax strategy—ensuring compliance with treaties and
international tax frameworks.
Corporate Compliance & Legal Affairs
• Managed full spectrum of corporate secretarial and regulatory affairs including board governance, ROC
filings, and statutory compliance.
• Partnered with Big Four audit firms and top-tier law firms on tax, legal, and audit matters.
• Negotiated high-value contracts, MOUs, and commercial agreements to safeguard corporate interests.
Technology, Procurement & Operational Oversight
• Established and integrated IT systems to strengthen financial, procurement, and reporting architecture.
• Led procurement and commercial negotiations delivering cost optimization and operational resilience.
• Managed payroll and expatriate compliance, including union and workforce relations in high-sensitivity
markets.
- Company industry:
- IT Services
