Ahmed Ali

About Ahmed Ali

With 30+ years in Finance, FP & A, Governance, Commercial Strategy & operations in the Agri-input industry, I design scalable systems & processes that drive growth. My expertise includes financial budgeting, resource planning, analytics and reporting, revenue optimization, working capital efficiency & cash flow acceleration, digital finance transformation, and commercial policy architecture attuned with corporate governance.I’ve led ERP( SAP) integrations of legacy orgs, pioneered credit scoring models, and boosted AR collections by €17M during Covid resulting in reduced DSO by 17 days. Recognized for driving €7M+ in incremental revenue through data-backed strategies. Introduced innovative channel financing for primary channel partners to drive risk mitigation and business growth. Successfully led recovery of Bad debts ~€15 M.I created value by:• Automating decision-making systems for empowerment • Launching scalable commercial models for business and profit growth• Aligning financial governance with commercial strategy• Partnering with CXOs for excellence in strategic initiatives.Passionate about mentoring and simplifying complexity, I seek innovation through new landscapes and conversations. As a traveler at heart, I believe in the power of every interaction, from operational field visits to strategic boardroom discussions, as a chance to learn, lead, and optimize business outcomes.Let’s connect to transform finance systems, build governance at scale & co-create smart solutions for business. Together, we can design smarter processes, leveraging transformational technology (AI) to create an empowered team to drive accelerated growth.

Experience

1. Lead Governance & Commercial Strategy Support, Ibsl

   Bayer

   Feb 2020 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Governance & Sustainable Growth – Design and implement policies for commercial operations, ensuring alignment with business goals.• Financial Excellence – Optimize pricing and Gross-to-Net (G2N) strategies to achieve Net Sales growth, managing trade spend and Sales Return accruals effectively.• Strategic Business Expansion – Accelerate growth in Key Accounts (E-Commerce & New Business Models), doubling revenue by building scalable systems for pilot projects.• Cash Flow Efficiency – Strengthen working capital by refining collection strategies, reducing AR, and improving Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through enhanced monitoring • Digital Transformation – Lead ERP/O2C system upgrades to enhance customer-facing operations, driving automation for efficiency and better stakeholder experiences• Strategic Planning: Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement commercial strategies that align with the company\'s objectives in the IBSL region.• Cross-Functional Coordination: Working across various departments to ensure cohesive strategy execution and operational efficiency.• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks to the business and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard the company\'s interests, like introducing Channel Finance

Education

• The Frank Anthony Public School, Kolkata

  Indian School Certificate (High School), Business/Commerce, General

• UPTRON ACL

  Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Science

• St. Xavier's College

  B.COM (Hons), Accounting and Finance

• Wellingkar Inst of Management Development & Research

  Executive Master of Business Administration

• Himseed

  Executive Master of Business Administration

• St. Xavier's College

  Master of Business Administration

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive, Business Administration and Management, General

• Uptron

  Diploma in Advance Computer Science