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Venkatesan Ravichandran

@venkatesanravichandr

Fractional CFO advisor guiding founder-led growth with fundraising readiness and scalable, compliant finance operations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to embed as a Fractional/Virtual CFO for founder-led and growth-stage teams—building finance operating models, investor-ready models and data rooms, and transformation work (MIS, controls, compliance, ERP automation) to accelerate fundraising and scale.

I’m a Strategic CFO Advisor and Founder of VR Advisory, bringing 16+ years of finance leadership across wealth management, banking, and industrial sectors. I embed as a Fractional / Virtual CFO to bring institutional-grade financial discipline with the speed founders need.

At VR Advisory, I advise founder-led and growth-stage businesses on strategic finance, embedded CFO support, and fundraising readiness. I design finance operating models, internal controls, and scalable team structures, delivering investor-ready models, board packs, KPI dashboards, and data rooms that move diligence faster.

Previously at LGT Wealth India, I helped acquire and scale Validus Wealth by raising USD 46M+ across multiple equity rounds through precise forecasting, valuation, and cash-flow projections. I scaled monthly revenue run-rate from INR 5 Cr to INR 12 Cr (2.4x), kept budget variance within ± 5%, and achieved zero material compliance observations across direct tax, indirect tax, and regulatory reviews.

I also led post-acquisition integration with LGT Group (Liechtenstein), aligning reporting with global standards and mentoring a finance team. Earlier, I strengthened tax and compliance outcomes—supporting DRHP disclosures, automating indirect tax compliance, and leading GST implementations—so my work consistently translates rigor into practical, system-driven execution using tools like ERP automation and e-invoicing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Strategic CFO Advisor

Current

VR Advisory

Apr 2026 - Present (2 months)

Advises founder-led and growth-stage businesses on strategic finance, Fractional CFO support, and fundraising readiness across BFSI, services, and tech. Builds investor-ready financial models, board packs, KPI dashboards, and data rooms to accelerate diligence and term-sheet discussions.

Fractional CFO Virtual CFO Strategic Finance Financial Modeling Board Reporting MIS Internal Controls

Director Finance

Lgt Wealth India Pvt Ltd

Jun 2021 - Mar 2026 (4 years 9 months)

Raised USD 46M+ across multiple equity infusion rounds by driving forecasting, valuation, and cash-flow projections to support AUM and business build-out. Scaled monthly revenue run-rate from INR 5 Cr to INR 12 Cr (2.4x), maintained budget variance within ±5%, delivered zero material compliance observations, and mentored a 5-member finance team post-acquisition.

Equity Financings Financial Modeling Valuation Budgeting & Forecasting M&A Integration Revenue Recognition

Assistant Vice President — Tax

Ask Investment Managers Ltd

Jan 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 5 months)

Supported DRHP disclosures and buy-side due diligence to enable a successful private equity acquisition of the Group. Led direct and indirect tax compliance across transfer pricing, audits, assessments, and appeals, and automated indirect tax compliance (input tax reconciliation and e-invoicing) to improve audit readiness.

Tax Compliance Transfer Pricing DRHP Disclosures e invoicing Indirect Tax Compliance Tax Audits Financial Reporting

Team Manager — Tax & Reporting

Dboi Global Services

Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Led GST implementation for Deutsche India entities by defining requirements, designing processes, and coordinating submissions, earning recognition from the Core Implementation Team. Computed tax provisions under Indian GAAP and IFRS, finalized disclosures with statutory auditors, and coordinated cross-border audits and transfer pricing reviews.

Statutory Audit Liaison Transfer Pricing Business Process Design Tax Compliance

Assistant Manager — Finance

Larsen & Toubro Ltd

Oct 2009 - Sep 2015 (5 years 11 months)

Managed treasury, working capital, banking facilities, and capex monitoring for L&T-MHI Turbine Generators (JV), optimizing SAP-enabled vendor payment workflows. Led internal audit assignments across L&T Group to strengthen controls and governance, and managed FEMA and ECB compliance.

Treasury Management Internal Audit FEMA Risk Management