Mayank Agarwal
Chief Accounting Officer @Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric•Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Senior Professional - A dynamic and versatile leader offering nearly 17 years of experience with commendable contribution in leading companies in highly competitive markets across financial operations including banking & treasury operations, finance & strategic planning, internal control, merger & acquisition, audit & statutory compliance, accounting, reporting & consolidation & regulatory compliances; targeting senior level assignments as CFO / Head – Finance, with an organization of high repute Profile Summary - Impressive success in enhancing digital treasury ecosystem by formulating strategy and developing enablers towards cost innovation, process reengineering, cash flow improvement and risk mitigation aspects - Administered structured financing deals incl. ECB & private placement worth >2bn euro, leasing structures, project finance, Securitization/Factoring of Receivables by developing and implementing innovative products - Effectively improved cash flow by inculcating cash culture among businesses and found innovative means to fund financial needs of the organization at difficult times - Effectively managed Forex & Commodity risk using various hedging strategies - Developed Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Ecosystem to strength relationship with partners and boost business confidence - Proficiency / working experience in Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence, Statutory/Concurrent/Internal Audits, Accounting, Reporting & Consolidation, Compliances, Banking Operations, Stock Market Operations etc. - Knowledge of regulatory compliances specially Banking & FEMA - Capable of developing financial strategies, participating in the divisional and corporate decision-making process - Provided insight to the financial decision-making process through analysis, brought in scalable financial control in operations; participated in legal entity profitability program and simplification exercises - Business Partnering to drive the financial performance through various benchmarking, strategic and tactical interventions - Worked closely with the Board & Top management in devising a financial strategy that supported the company’s business strategy - Established consistent & appropriate business practices, enhanced controls for credit risks, and built staff/ supplier morale at a time of financial distress; instituted controls - Promoted various Innovation, Best practices & changing the culture with digital mindset - Impressive success in providing leadership on mergers & acquisitions - An effective communicator with excellent relationship management skills
Career Timeline
- Schneider ElectricCurrentFeb 2012–Present· 14 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Accounting OfficerCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Director, Finance Transformation LeaderApr 2022–Oct 2025
- Director, TreasuryFeb 2012–Apr 2022
- Dec 2007–Feb 2012· 4 yrs 2 mos
- Deputy Manager - Corporate FinanceDec 2007–Feb 2012
- Oct 2006–Dec 2007· 1 yr 2 mos
- Deputy Manager under Regional Credit Committee reporting to Regional ManagerOct 2006–Dec 2007
- Nov 2005–Dec 2006· 1 yr 1 mo
- Manager Risk & Operations for entire region reporting to Regional DirectorNov 2005–Dec 2006
- 2005–Nov 2005· 10 mos
- Senior Accounts & Audit Officer2005–Nov 2005
Education
Chartered Accountant
Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of IndiaB.Com
Accounts
CCS University