Ankush P.
Director Finance | Controller
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Notable Highlight
He played a critical role in raising over USD 36 million in equity and debt funding to support working capital cycles and enable global scaling.
Experience Summary
Ankush brought over 15 years of finance, audit, and controllership experience, including 8+ years in financial controllership roles across D2C, eCommerce, fintech, FMCG, and technology sectors. He managed end-to-end finance operations, including monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and global compliance across multi-entity and multi-currency structures in India, the USA, and Europe. As Director of Finance for a global D2C toys company, he handled financial operations across two entities with sales in 40+ countries, supporting inventory, logistics costing, unit economics, and performance marketing financials. He demonstrated extensive experience with QuickBooks, Exact Online, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, and Zoho, along with Shopify and Amazon reporting environments. He also built finance functions from scratch, managed audits, supported fundraising, and partnered with CEOs and leadership teams as a strategic finance partner.
Key Achievements
Led finance operations during a major due diligence process conducted by a Big Four accounting firm, resulting in strong feedback with no major audit observations and demonstrating the robustness of implemented financial systems and controls. Played a critical role in raising over USD 36 million in equity and debt funding, supporting working capital cycles and enabling global scaling. Extended company runway from four months to over twelve months through cost optimization, vendor negotiations, and financial planning. Implemented inventory and financial reconciliation processes that ensured accurate stock valuation and improved reporting reliability across multiple operational regions. Combined operational discipline with strategic financial planning to strengthen investor confidence and organizational growth.
Skills
Work Experience
Director Finance / Head of Finance / Finance Controller
a previous company · Jan 2024 - Present
- Provide fractional CFO leadership across D2C (Toys and MedTech) and HR Tech companies.
- Manage financial strategy, planning, and compliance using Zoho suite, Tally, Quickbooks, and Navision.
Director Finance
MTP · Mar 2021 - Dec 2023
- Led financial operations and strategic planning for D2C toy company.
- Managed accounting, financial reporting, and investor relations using Zoho Books, Zoho Inventory, and Quickbooks.
- Extended company runway from 4 months to 12+ months through cost optimization and GST refunds.
- Reduced costs by more than 50% month-on-month and improved working capital efficiency.
- Successfully secured GST refunds exceeding INR 7 million over two fiscal years to boost cash flow.
- Saved INR 4.5 million post reconciliations with major e-commerce vendors.
- Led equity fund raises totaling USD 20 million and debt financing of USD 16 million.
- Built investor-ready financial models, board decks, and reporting frameworks.
- Managed international tax, VAT, and audit compliance across India, USA, Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands, UK, Ireland, and UAE.
- Executed Swiss VAT filings and VAT refunds (~CHF 24,000) and statutory books audit and finalization.
- Completed Netherlands VAT filings and statutory books audit and finalization.
- Managed France VAT filings and VAT refunds (~EUR 29,000).
- Oversaw Germany VAT filings and management.
- Managed UK and Ireland VAT audit, resulting in EUR 73K and GBP 65K refunds.
- Implemented SOX, IFC, and internal control frameworks.
- Established investor-grade compliance and governance structures.
- Led statutory audits, tax audits, and Big4 due diligence successfully.
Senior Manager Finance
NIP · Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
- Directed financial operations and compliance for fintech startup.
- Built financial models, forecasts, and scenario planning frameworks for fundraising and strategic planning.
- Managed GST and Income Tax assessments with no material impacts and ensured timely completion.
- Saved approximately INR 2.5 million in GST credits from vendors.
- Implemented processes and controls to ensure zero compliance slippages.
- Managed Transfer Pricing, FEMA, Overseas Direct Investments, and Secretarial compliances.
- Led risk-based internal audits and implemented accounts receivables and payables processes to reduce financial risks.
- Received Founder's recognition award.
Manager Finance
ZETP · Nov 2017 - Apr 2019
- Managed financial operations and reporting for e-commerce startup using Tally and in-house P2P tool.
- Automated and reconciled voluminous settlement processes ensuring zero slippages.
- Conducted risk-based internal audits and compliance initiatives.
Associate Consultant and Senior Consultant
KI · Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
- Provided audit, compliance, and consulting services across Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, and Navision platforms.
- Led statutory audits, tax audits, and Big4 due diligence engagements.
- Conducted risk-based internal audits, SOX, and IFC assignments for MNCs and various organizations.
- Received multiple client and Partner accolades for project delivery.
- Awarded Kudos at KPMG.
Partner and Co-founder
SC · Mar 2013 - Aug 2015
- Built and scaled CA consulting practice using Tally.
- Managed compliance, audit, and financial advisory engagements.
Article Assistant
GAA · Jul 2008 - Feb 2012
- Supported CA consulting engagements using Tally and SAP.
- Assisted with audit, compliance, and financial accounting services.