GAURAV BAJAJ
CFO at Tata Elxsi | Wipro | IBM
Tata Elxsi•Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Finance leader with experience spanning across Global organisations - handle responsibilities at various level into Financial Planning & Analysis, Deal Evaluation, P&L controller for Business unit, Pricing & Contract Negotiation, M&A, Financial reporting & consolidation and Statutory/Corporate Compliances. Worked at various leadership positions which required me to design & implement systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial and process controls & cost management; work as Profit & Loss controller for Business Unit, FP&A, Deal structuring and contract negotiation and M&A pursuits. A list of accomplishments indicative of my experience includes: • Setting up standardized pricing tool and process for better governance for Wipro BPS • Implemented Hyperion Financial Planning tool to move from manual based planning exercise in Wipro BPS • Showcased excellence in leading Initiative on O2C (Order to Cash) cycle, streamlining upstream & downstream activities through process changes and technology intervention • Played a vital role in supporting several M&A activities with couple of successful acquisitions and building integration plans. • Successful in setting up New Regulated entity in US for licensed business, facilitated business licenses across states in US for collection and TPA Team coach with experience of handling large team size across locations- ensuring hiring right talent, mentoring and career progressions. Finance representative for campus hiring- ICAI & B school campuses. Believe in proactive and open management style with highly developed analytical and problem -solving skills and passion for outcomes. Ever prepared for the challenges.
Career Timeline
- Tata ElxsiCurrent2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentAug 2021–Present
- Vice President and Head of Finance2021–Aug 2021
- May 2010–2021· 10 yrs 8 mos
- Finance Head- Digital & Consulting BusinessOct 2018–2021
- General Manager- Business Finance HeadApr 2017–Sep 2018
- Associate Vice President, Business Finance2013–Mar 2017
- Senior Manager Finance- FP&A and PricingMay 2010–Dec 2012
- Apr 2006–Apr 2010· 4 yrs
- Finance Manager- Pricing & contract negotiationApr 2006–Apr 2010
- Jun 2005–Apr 2006· 10 mos
- Analyst, FinancialJun 2005–Apr 2006
Education
Chartered Accountant
Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountant of IndiaB.Com (Hons)
Accounting and Finance
Delhi University10+2
Commerce
Salwan Public School, Delhi