Vinit Agarwal

Accomplished finance professional with over 18 years of experience in the medical device industry, possessing a deep understanding of market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and customer needs that drive business growth and profitability. Partnered with multiple stakeholders & executive leaders, business unit and country finance teams to provide data-driven insights, recommendations, and solutions that support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.

• Handled FP&A for multiple business units including high growth TAVR BU and new TMTT business division within company which included upgrading processes and tools to internal standards and supporting investment strategy. Supporting $1B in revenues.
• Led Consolidation process of QBR/AOP and Strategic planning for Japan and Asia Pacific.
• Gross Margin improvements project for India and SEA business through distributors consolidations, going direct, Freight and Logistics cost reductions.
• Reduced channel inventory for a business unit in China by setting benchmarks and close monitoring.
• Led process improvement and automation projects for global finance, including forecast and AOP submissions using RPA.
• Established a legal entity and regional distribution center in Singapore for Asia Pacific markets, resulting in significant savings in freight and distribution expenses.
• Partnering with JAPAC and Country Business Unit Heads on strategic initiatives.
• Nominated as High Potential Talent for Edwards Global Accelerated Development program.
• Winner of the Global Edwards Finance LIFE Award, nominated consecutively for five years by business partners.
• Consistently received recognition and appreciation from Finance leaders and key business partners throughout my career.

• Oversee the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities, including Strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis for the sales, gross profit, operating expenses, and headcount.
• Consolidation and review of Japan & Asia Pacific Markets Business performance (Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Australia, SEA, Korea) Combined revenue $1B.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support the new product launches, including revenue projections, cost analysis, and profitability assessments.
• Managed annual operating plan (AOP) processes, crafting challenging yet achievable financial goals for Japan, Asia and Pacific regions while meeting corporate P&L leverage expectations.
• Quarterly financial presentations at regional executive and other key Business Operations review meetings.
• Orchestrated Strategic Business plan that drove organization-wide revenue growth @ 20% CAGR & bottom-line improvement by 15% in the first 3 years.
• Review and Consolidation of sales trends and Last Best Estimate (LBE) and providing qualitative insights to the management.
• Partner with business team across multiple business units to develop and execute JAPAC strategies and KPI’s to achieve longer-term financial success.
• Providing guidance to business team on OPEX management including implementing cost-saving measures.
• Lead and participate on various Finance transformation projects including Automations and continuous process improvement.
• Developed financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.

• Nagreeka Exports Ltd, Sr. Executive - Accounts and Finance
• Remi Metals Gujarat Ltd., Sr. Accounts Executive
• Chaturvedi Sohan & Co., Chartered Accountants, Audit Executive