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nitish khemka

@nitishkhemka

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Finance leader and valuation advisor with 11+ years across PE, capital markets, and operating strategy.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance leadership role where I can combine valuation rigor with capital markets and strategy—partnering with executives to drive fundraising, capital allocation, and scalable reporting/controls while strengthening decision-making for investors and boards.

I’m a finance professional with 11+ years across valuation advisory, capital markets, and operational finance—bringing strong analytical judgment and clear, investor-facing communication. I’ve supported both sides of transactions: advising on M&A as a sell-side advisor and operating as a finance leader inside venture-backed and growth-oriented environments.

Most recently, I served as Head of Finance & Strategy, acting as the CEO’s right hand while managing finance, strategy, HR, operations, and governance across a multi-country freight-tech platform. I built fundraising strategy, investor targeting, and capital structure planning across India, the US, and Turkey, while driving cross-entity planning through P&L optimization, tax structuring, and cash flow management to extend runway.

Earlier, at Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE), I worked directly with the CFO on capital markets, corporate finance, and investor reporting for a $4B+ market cap REIT. I executed debt and financing transactions for balance sheet optimization, built valuation and capital allocation models for investment committee decisions, and prepared earnings materials, investor decks, and ESG-linked financial disclosures.

At EY, I led portfolio valuation engagements for PE funds managing $10B+ across industries and geographies using DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction methodologies, including delivering a fairness opinion for a $640M healthcare fund-to-fund transaction. I also built multi-layered valuation models for Fortune 500 clients and supported M&A due diligence and merger modeling—then reinforced my modeling depth by training 1,500+ analysts and associates on valuation and leveraged buyout techniques.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Finance & Strategy

Beeontrade Inc.

Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 (10 months)

Served as the CEO’s right hand, leading finance, strategy, HR, operations, and governance across a multi-country freight-tech platform. Built fundraising strategy and standardized global finance operations, improving runway through P&L optimization, tax structuring, and cash flow management; implemented CargoWise and HubSpot to enable automation and margin visibility.

Financial Planning Analysis Fundraising Strategy Cash Flow Management ERP Implementation CRM Implementation P&L management Margin Cross Entity Controls

Senior Associate (Capital Markets)

Safehold Inc.

Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Partnered with the CFO on capital markets and investor reporting for a $4B+ market-cap REIT. Executed debt and financing transactions and built valuation and capital allocation models used in investment committee decisions, including public earnings materials and ESG-linked disclosures.

Capital Markets Investor Reporting REITS Capital Allocation Financial Analytics Financial Modeling

Senior Associate, Valuation & Modeling

Ernst & Young

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Led portfolio valuation engagements for PE funds managing $10B+ AUM using DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction methodologies. Delivered a $640M fairness opinion and built multi-layer valuation models for Fortune 500 clients, including a $150B aerospace & defense company, while supporting $300M M&A merger modeling.

DCF Valuations Comparable Company Methodologies Precedent Transaction Models Fairness Opinions Merger Modeling Financial Modeling Business Valuation

Associate, Training the Street

Training the Street

Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Trained 1,500+ analysts and associates across valuation and financial modeling topics, including DCF, LBO, and leveraged buyout frameworks, for bulge bracket banks, PE firms, and sovereign wealth funds. Designed applied case studies focused on M&A transactions and capital structure impacts.

Valuation Training LBO Modeling Financial Modeling Excel Modeling Training Delivery

Associate, Valuation Advisory

Ernst & Young

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Built valuation and forecasting models for clients including Reliance Industries, GSK PLC, and Unilever. Executed purchase price allocation for Unilever’s $3.9B acquisition of GSK’s consumer business and drove $500k+ incremental advisory revenue through business development and senior partner engagement.

Forecast Modelling Purchase Price Allocation Financial Statement Analysis Business Development Financial Modeling Client Advisory Revenue Generation Transaction Advisory

Executive, Assurance Services

Ernst & Young

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Audited IFRS and GAAP financials for a $40B manufacturing conglomerate and led audit execution and financial analytics. Produced audit outputs and analyses supporting large multinational client reporting.

IFRS Reporting GAAP Reporting Financial Analytics Statutory Reporting Risk Assessment Accounting Compliance Audit Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business

MBA (STEM-Certified), Business Administration (MBA - STEM-Certified)

Grade: GPA 3.9

Activities and societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Earned an MBA (STEM-Certified) at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Achieved a GPA of 3.9 and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.