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Bhavana Agrawal

Bhavana Agrawal

CFO | Executive Director to the Board | Strategic leader | CA Rank holder

AstraZeneca•Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

• 20+ years of finance experience across multiple geographies & businesses • Domain expertise in Commercial Finance, P&L management & cost optimisation, financial planning /Analysis, Cash flow management, LEAN/process improvements, Accounting & Controls • Strategic finance partner for businesses with consistent performance in maximising revenue, margin & cash • Strong leadership with proven record in creating positive team culture & growth • Experience in managing direct & indirect remote teams across geographies

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AstraZenecaCurrent
    May 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, IndiaCurrent
      Apr 2024–Present
    • Chief Financial Officer, India
      Oct 2023–Present
    • Chief Financial Officer Designate - India
      May 2023–Oct 2023
  • GE HealthCare
    Oct 2016–Jul 2022· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • CFO services - Emerging Markets at GE Healthcare
      2021–Jul 2022
    • CFO, Services -Eastern Growth Markets at GE Healthcare
      Oct 2016–Dec 2020
  • GE Power
    Jun 2015–Sep 2016· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Finance Leader, Distributed Power, MEATI
      Jun 2015–Sep 2016
  • GE .
    May 2010–Jun 2015· 5 yrs 1 mo
    • Manager, Finance
      Oct 2013–Jun 2015
    • Finance Manager, Global ops properties
      May 2012–Jun 2015
    • Project Finance Leader, MEA
      May 2010–May 2012
  • GE Capital
    Feb 2009–Apr 2010· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Assistant Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions
      Feb 2009–Apr 2010
  • GE .
    Mar 2007–2009· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Senior Associate - Risk, Real Estate Investment
      Mar 2007–2009
  • GE .
    Jul 2003–Aug 2005· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Financial Management Program (FMP)
      Jul 2003–Aug 2005
  • Deloitte
    Jul 1999–May 2002· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Articled Training - Business Assurance & Advisory
      Jul 1999–May 2002

Education

CA

Finance, Accountancy

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor in Business Studies

Finance

College of Business Studies, University of Delhi

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Bhavana Agrawal
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

18 of 18 skills
Financial RiskRisk ManagementReal Estate InvestmentRestructuringBusiness PlanningPortfolio ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceStrategic PlanningBusiness StrategyFinancial ReportingInvestmentsFinancial PlanningStrategic Financial PlanningProcess ImprovementMergersManagerial Finance