Kshitij Bhatnagar

13 Years of expertise in optimizing fiscal health and transforming business decision making through data insights and automated reporting. Strategic business partner to C-suite executives, advising on impacts of potential decisions. Currently working as Chief Financial Officer in manufacturing site Indorama Polyester Industries, Thailand. Responsible for handling entire finance and accounts/ production planning operations for the site with over $175 million turnover, leading a team of 20+ highly motivated colleagues. Domain exposure across manufacturing sector (Textiles, Pet Resins, Recycling & Automobile Sector)

Proficient Chief Financial Officer knowledgeable about financial leadership and operational needs. Resourceful and tech-savvy decision-maker with a deep understanding of market conditions.

• Benchmarking and performance monitoring: Establish and use consistent KPIs, dashboards, and reports to benchmark performance, identify improvement opportunities, and keep up with leading-edge technology
• Cost saving & Business report: Working with BCG on implementation of various projects
• Cost Excellence: Drive Continuous Improvement projects to achieve a sustainable run-rate of savings contributing towards the bottom line.
• Net Working Capital Management: Ensure continuous improvement with lean working capital requirements - Maximize AR financing - Extend payment terms with suppliers - Optimize Inventory Days Heading Finance / Accounts / MIS / Costing / Production Planning with over 20 team member strength
• Leading and presenting monthly / quarterly business reviews to the senior and top management
• Directed financial analysis, accounting operations, internal and regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting that led to long-term & short-term improvements in cost savings, profitability and productivity