Vinaya Jain
@vinayajain
CFO with extensive experience in finance and strategic leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am an MBA in finance from Duke University and a CFA charterholder, with a proven track record of leading finance organizations in both established companies and startups. My experience spans across various countries including the US, India, and Kenya, where I have managed transformative projects that drive corporate goals while maintaining a strategic vision.
Throughout my career, I have held key positions such as Chief Financial Officer at Bent Pixels and Bira 91, where I established finance processes from scratch and optimized working capital. My tenure at Hindustan Zinc Limited and General Motors India further honed my skills in operational finance, treasury, and investor relations, allowing me to lead significant M&A transactions and improve profitability across various business lines.
My analytical mindset and collaborative approach have enabled me to build strong finance teams, implement process enhancements, and foster a culture of ownership and accountability. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to contribute to organizations that value innovation and strategic growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Financial Officer
Bent Pixels
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 (8 months)
Led the finance function at Bent Pixels, establishing finance processes from scratch, managing audits, and developing compensation frameworks. Oversaw debt funding activities and created financial models for evaluating loan structures.
Finance Consultant
ProcMart
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)
Supported business plan development and strategic decisions for ProcMart, focusing on investment raising and market expansion strategies.
Senior VP and Head, Finance
Hindustan Zinc Limited
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Oversaw a large finance team, managing operational finance, treasury, investor relations, and M&A transactions. Implemented process enhancements and drove cultural changes within the finance organization.
Sr. VP Finance (CFO)
BIRA91
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Managed all finance functions, recruited finance team members, and initiated key projects to optimize working capital and improve financial processes, supporting significant fundraising efforts.
Chief Financial Officer
General Motors India
Jun 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Managed finance functions for GM India, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and strategic initiatives during a significant restructuring phase.
Manager – Capital Planning
General Motors Treasurer’s Office
Sep 2006 - May 2012 (5 years 8 months)
Developed capital planning strategies and managed major divestiture transactions, optimizing GM's capital structure and cash flow management.
Project Manager
Infosys Technologies Limited
Dec 1996 - Jan 2005 (8 years 1 month)
Led a technology project for an insurance broker, improving productivity and achieving significant cost savings through enhanced project management practices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Duke University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
2004 - 2006
Completed a Master of Business Administration at The Fuqua School of Business, where I was a Fuqua Scholar, ranking in the top 10% of my graduating class. I served as a Teaching Assistant for Financial Accounting and Corporate Restructuring courses.
Banaras Hindu University
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
1990 - 1994
Activities and societies: Class Representative; College Hockey team
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, graduating as a Gold Medalist and ranking first in my class. I was actively involved as a Class Representative and a member of the College Hockey team.
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