Skandaprasad Seetharaman

About Skandaprasad Seetharaman

Experienced CFO | Financial Strategist | Growth Enabler | Business Optimizer | Value Creator | Digital TransformationDynamic and results-oriented Financial Leader with over 18 years of of global financial leadership spanning water, renewables, IT, infrastructure, and automotive industries. Proven expertise in business transformation, capital markets, corporate finance, and risk management, delivering exponential growth, sustainable profitability, and stakeholder value enhancement.I am passionate about driving financial excellence through strategy, innovation, and disciplined execution. My expertise lies in raising capital, optimizing financial structures, scaling businesses across geographies, and leveraging technology to enhance financial performance. I specialize in aligning financial strategy with corporate vision, ensuring sustainable business growth, and creating long-term value for shareholders and stakeholders. Key Achievements: Spearheaded a financial turnaround—doubling profitability with EBITDA at 13%+ and PAT at 9%+, while transitioning from Net Debt to Net Cash. Capital raised: crores from marquee investors and International Finance Institutions, including Asian Development Bank (ADB) and IFC Washington. Led strategic M&A transactions—unlocking €20M+ through divestments, achieving 2x–5x ROI, and successfully restructuring global subsidiaries. Strengthened investor relations, driving an all-time high market capitalization of ₹100B+(€1B+) and maintaining transparent stakeholder communication. Achieved 4 consecutive credit rating upgrades, restoring the company to AA rating (Stable Outlook). Pioneered digital finance transformation—leveraging SAP, IFS, and analytics-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency. Industry thought leader—regularly featured in media, investor panels, and strategic forums. Industry Expertise: Water | Renewable Energy | Infrastructure | Technology | Manufacturing Core Finance Areas: Capital Markets | Treasury | Business Controlling | Global Tax | Risk Management Technology-Driven Finance: SAP | IFS | Digital Transformation I believe in empowering businesses with financial agility, data-driven strategies, and sustainable financial growth.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   VA TECH WABAG LTD.

   Jun 2021 — Present · Chennai, IN

   A Global Water Tech Leader |$375Mn+ Revenue | NSE & BSE Listed | 25+ Countries | Market Cap $1Bn+VA Tech WABAG is an Indian Multinational listed in India with presence across the world through Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures. A pure play water company with presence across the value chain, a leader in the Water treatment space.Designed & executed the “Wriddhi” Strategic Plan, driving WABAG’s financial transformation, achieving 4 consecutive years of Net Cash Positive performance.Drove important capital raises:₹1.2B equity infusion from marquee investors.₹2B long-term funding from ADB—marking ADB’s first-ever private sector water investment in India.€50M debt & equity financing for Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) infrastructure projects.Working capital enhancements, improving liquidity and operational efficiency.Orchestrated a €20M global credit line for international projects—securing funding without margin securities.Led high-impact M&A transactions, restructuring global subsidiaries, divesting underperforming units, and unlocking strategic value.Redefined investor engagement, strengthening financial transparency, market confidence, and corporate governance.

Education

• Pondicherry University

  MFM, Financial Management

  2002 — 2004

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  ACA, Chartered Accountancy

  2006

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Executive Programme in Strategic Finance , Finance | Strategy | Leadership

• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

  B Com., Finance

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Sap
• Ifrs
• Project Finance
• Sox
• Finance
• Business Process
• Business Control
• Financial Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Leadership
• Internal Audit
• Mis
• Auditing
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Financial Controlling
• Audit
• Financial Audits
• International Financial Reporting Standards (Ifrs)
• Managerial Finance
• Team Management
• Cash Flow