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Achuta nanda sahu

@achutanandasahu

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Chartered Accountant and CFO-level finance leader driving strategy, governance, and sustainable growth.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a CFO, VP Finance, or Head of Finance role where I can drive financial strategy and governance, strengthen working capital and liquidity, and deliver sustainable business growth by partnering with C-suite stakeholders and modernizing finance processes.

I’m a results-driven Chartered Accountant and finance leader with 16+ years of progressive experience across financial planning & analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, risk management, regulatory compliance, and multi-entity financial oversight. I’ve scaled businesses to ₹1,500 crore in annual revenue through strong financial stewardship and operational discipline.

I focus on measurable outcomes: I achieved 12% reduction in operational costs through strategic financial planning and working capital optimization, and improved cash flow forecasting accuracy by 30% to strengthen liquidity management and decision-making. I also increased financial reporting efficiency by 25% and reduced report turnaround time by 15% through process automation and redesign.

I bring deep expertise across IFRS, Indian GAAP (AS/Ind AS), Irish GAAP, UK GAAP, and SA GAAP, and I’m confident leading governance across complex, multi-jurisdiction environments. I’ve built robust budgeting and scenario planning frameworks that reduced annual budget variances by 15%, and I’m hands-on with banking and lender relationship management for credit facility optimization.

In my current role as Group Head of Finance & Accounts (CFO equivalent), I lead five group entities and align finance objectives with overall business strategy while streamlining cash flow management, credit negotiations, and reporting processes. I also helped design an audit framework at KPMG that improved audit efficiency by 30%, delivered major client audits with zero non-compliance findings, and maintained 100% regulatory compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Group Head of Finance & Accounts

Current

RJ Logistic Pvt Ltd

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Served as group CFO equivalent across five entities, scaling FY 2025–26 revenue to ₹1,500 crore through strategic planning and operational alignment. Reduced operational costs by 12% and improved cash flow forecasting accuracy by 30%, while streamlining financial reporting turnaround time by 15%.

FP&A Cash Flow Management Financial Forecasting Financial Reporting Financial Modeling Data Analytics

Deputy Finance Manager

Upskillist India Pvt Ltd

Apr 2017 - Aug 2023 (6 years 4 months)

Managed FP&A, budgeting, scenario planning, and financial reporting for a multi-country environment. Improved financial reporting efficiency by 25% through process re-engineering and automation, and reduced annual budget variances by 15%.

FP&A Scenario Planning IFRS

Finance Manager

Affine Analytics Pvt Ltd

Jul 2016 - Mar 2017 (8 months)

Built financial models and managed cost accounting to support strategic decisions and investment planning. Improved resource allocation efficiency by 20% and maintained 100% regulatory compliance across statutory audits.

Financial Modeling Cost Accounting Strategic Planning Regulatory Compliance Investment Analysis Resource Allocation

Senior Financial Analyst

Woohoo India Pvt Ltd

Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year 2 months)

Led budgeting and financial process improvement initiatives, reducing budgeting cycle time by 20%. Identified and corrected financial discrepancies to improve reporting accuracy and internal controls.

Budgeting Financial Reconciliations Process Improvement Internal Controls Data Analysis Staff Training

Senior Financial Analyst

KPMG

Mar 2012 - Apr 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Executed statutory audits for major clients, ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and reporting standards. Designed an audit framework that improved audit efficiency by 30% and completed major audits with zero non-compliance issues.

Financial Statement Analysis Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment

Audit Manager

Jyoti Agrawal Associates

Sep 2008 - Sep 2011 (3 years)

Directed multiple audit engagements across manufacturing, services, and financial services. Achieved 95% client retention and reduced audit errors by 40% by introducing quality assurance programs and structured training.

Audit Management Quality Assurance Stakeholder Management Audit Engagement Delivery Audit Error Reduction Cross Industry Audits

Accounts Manager

Jyote Motors

Jan 2006 - Jul 2008 (2 years 6 months)

Managed end-to-end accounting, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and budgeting. Implemented an accounting system that improved accuracy by 30% and streamlined accounts payable processing time by 25%.

End To End Accounting Statutory Compliance Financial Reporting Budgeting Accounting Systems Accounts Payable

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Accountancy

2006 - 2015

Completed Chartered Accountant (CA) training covering finance, accounts, taxation, auditing standards, and compliance through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).