Rajesh Mehrotra

Set up a Finance Shared Services Center in India covering AP, Procurement, T&E, Collections, R2R, and FP&A. Enhanced procurement and facilities through vendor optimization, RFP frameworks, automation, and strengthened governance.

Streamlined finance and administration functions focused on core accounting, audit readiness, and compliance. Strengthened budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to improve financial discipline.

Conceptualized and initiated setup of ITC Limited shared services as a separate subsidiary company to deliver finance and accounting, procurement, and human resources services. Established the SSC structure and led finance administration, accounting, reporting, audit, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, internal controls, and risk management.

Defined strategy and vision for a Shared Services Center and established operations in India and Costa Rica covering procure-to-pay, general accounting, accounts receivable, tax, and FP&A. Drove transformation and automation using advanced workflows and tools and owned finance and accounting governance for the India subsidiary.

Owned annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close, and capital expenditure & investment review for the Workplace & Mobility SBU. Provided monthly business reviews and ad hoc reporting and identified cost reduction plans to improve business performance.

Led a global team of 2,500+ FTEs across multiple delivery centers supporting 12 multinational clients with finance & accounting and procurement services. Drove digital transformation across accounts and managed account development and new logo business growth.

Set up and led shared services with a 150+ team delivering F&A services and a 170+ team delivering FP&A for major GE businesses across regions. Set up a Finance Centre of Excellence training function in Kolkata to support operations.

Set up and managed the accounting, finance, and reporting systems for the company and its FM radio stations. Owned compliance, tax, audit, internal controls, risk management, and implemented budgeting and MIS aligned with group IFRS reporting.

Raised venture capital funding and led finance, accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance activities for the business. Supported broader corporate finance needs including accounting, audit compliance, and funding initiatives.

Produced in-depth performance analysis to create equity research reports for listed companies. Liaised with fund managers on research reports and coordinated research delivery.

Owned executive information system (MIS) responsibilities including preparation of management reports, forecasts, and budgets. Supported leadership decision-making with recurring management reporting.

Prepared and implemented client-specific audit programs across a range of major clients. Supported audit execution by tailoring audit programs to each client’s requirements.

Grade: Grade 12

Completed ISCE (Grade 12) at La Martiniere for Boys.

Grade: Grade 10

Completed ICSE (Grade 10) at Frank Anthony Public School.

Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (CA).

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from St. Xavier's College, affiliated to Calcutta University.