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Amit Sadhukhan

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Transformational finance leader with 22+ years driving growth and profitability.

India

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a CFO role where I can leverage my strategic financial leadership and operational expertise to drive long-term value creation and deliver impactful business achievements.

A distinguished finance executive with over 22 years of experience across FMCG, manufacturing, and retail sectors, celebrated for driving revenue growth, enhancing profitability, and implementing transformative financial strategies in both emerging and mature markets. Demonstrated excellence in scaling regional operations from $10M to $60M, improving gross margins by 7%, and realizing significant cost savings through innovative sourcing and logistics solutions.

Combining strategic vision with a hands-on leadership style, successfully enabled revenue growth in domestic & international markets, managed complex tax transitions, and maintained consistent performance target alignment across diverse regions. Renowned for cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing capital investments, and expertly navigating regulatory challenges to ensure sustainable growth.

Currently serving as Senior Director/Head of Finance for Costa Coffee (Coca-Cola) across India, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, where I have spearheaded finance functions to achieve significant business growth and profitability improvements. My career is marked by strategic market expansions, leadership development, and a strong track record of delivering long-term value creation and driving impactful business achievements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Director/Head of Finance

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Costa Coffee (Coca-Cola)

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Spearheading finance functions across India, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, achieving significant business growth and profitability improvements. Drove revenue from $10M to $60M, optimized margins by 7%, and reduced costs by 2%. Led a team managing an $8M budget and developed risk management strategies.

Financial Planning Risk Management Team Leadership Business Growth Vendor Management Budget Management

Director Global Business Development

Coca-Cola India

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Orchestrated the expansion of coffee vending markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Developed strategic entry plans, directed M&A evaluations, and built robust legal frameworks for multi-country operations.

Strategic Planning M&A Legal Compliance Tax Strategy Market Analysis Partnership Development

AVP Finance, National Key Accounts & Premium Channels

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Managed financial operations for national key accounts, enhancing profitability through strategic margin renegotiations and leading the transition to GST compliance.

Financial Operations Portfolio Management Tax Compliance Process Optimization Margin Negotiation Strategic Planning Cash Flow Management

Director Finance

Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages

Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 (6 years)

Led financial operations for market entry in Bangladesh, growing revenue to $65M and directing a $75M capital investment in manufacturing. Ensured regulatory compliance and built a high-performing team.

Market Entry Strategy Regulatory Compliance

National Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

Aug 2004 - Apr 2010 (5 years 8 months)

Oversaw financial planning and analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making and enhancing financial performance across the organization.

Financial Planning Analysis Performance Budgeting Forecasting Reporting

Asst. Manager Finance

Foodworld Supermarkets Limited

Sep 2003 - Jul 2004 (10 months)

Assisted in managing financial operations, contributing to budgeting and financial reporting processes to support business objectives.

Financial Management Budgeting Reporting Financial Analysis

Finance Executive

Paharpur Cooling Towers

Apr 2002 - Aug 2003 (1 year 4 months)

Supported financial operations, focusing on financial reporting and analysis to aid in decision-making processes.

Financial Reporting Analysis Support Operations Data Management Accounting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chartered Accountant, Accounting

2000 - 2002

Completed the Chartered Accountant program, gaining expertise in financial management, auditing, and taxation, which laid the foundation for a successful career in finance leadership.