Sivaram Grandhe

A senior finance leader & finance business partner with 18+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic transformation, Budgeting, Reporting & Cost optimization. Key team player and FP&A Lead in formulating '5 Years Strategy' for the company which include market analysis, competitors' analysis and internal processes deep dive. Established robust system for tracking performance against plans, budgets, KPIs and targets; highlighting variances and ensuring they are appropriately addressed and/or escalated in line with agreed procedures. Experienced in directing business to new & growth areas, aiding business to have the right mix in ensuring profitable margins, managing inventory with right age mix. Steered efforts in designing various standard operating procedures to ensure business processes are fool proof and guarded with ample checks & balances. Extremely well versed and conversant with building various strategies to bring back lost business through various sales incentive plans and effective margin/markdown mix. Exposure in evaluating new project feasibility to ensure investments are made with a complete understanding of projected revenues & costs. Expertise in formulating CAPEX budgets & bringing synergies in pricing by the introduction of a single rate card. Strong team leader with proven ability to build and motivate a robust team and close complex projects involving cross-functional groups. Managed end-to-end audit processes while ensuring alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards, strengthening financial transparency and reporting accuracy. Maintained robust compliance with Value Added Tax and Corporate Tax regulations, minimizing risk and ensuring timely statutory filings.