Alwan D

About Alwan D

ProfileFinance professional with over 31 years of proven leadership in Finance domain in Large Corporates /MNCs across varied industries such as Consumer Electronics, Durables, Office Automation, Healthcare, Information Technology Services and Infrastructure. A Strong Business Finance leader with demonstrated ability to drive business growth and profitability with strong influence of compliance and controllership. Trusted business partner aligned to the success of business with highest business ethics and compliance. Flair to lead diverse teams and mentor leaders. Key skillsProven skills of leadership in providing long term vision. Self motivated to drive excellence in the enterprise. Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate, align and lead teams of talented individuals across diverse cultural and geographic zones Demonstrated ability to work in highly matrix organizations. Ability to identify and groom next level of leadership.Career Highlights Demonstrated achievement in planning and executing financial strategy by improving operating performance, profitability and business growth by providing best quality financial and operational leadership. M&A, Joint Ventures, Fund raising for Projects, DD, transition, integration. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams for improving operational effectiveness Proficient in manufacturing finance, financial forecasting, budgeting and costing, treasury operations, audit, general accounting and tax planning activities. Implementation of ERP/Systems, integration of acquired companies Accountable to Board of Directors, Audit Committee Finance Committee and Compliance Committees. Monitoring and strategizing over all business performance, managing risks, driving costs down and working towards continuous improvement. Delisting in Indian Stock Exchanges Implementation of best practices in corporate governance including role of Ombudsperson.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Chara Technologies

   Dec 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Finance Lead for Deep Tech Startup which is into manufacture of Rare Earth Free Motors.

Education

• ICAI

  CMA

  1987 — 1989

• Delhi University

  B Com Hons

  1984 — 1987

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  ACS, COMPANY SECRETARY

  1990 — 1994

• DTEA Senior Secondary School, New Delhi

  Class XII, COMMERCE

  1982 — 1984

Skills

• Mis
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Negotiation
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Due Diligence
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Internal Audit
• Strategy
• Financial Reporting
• Working Capital Management
• Joint Ventures
• Corporate Governance
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Business Planning
• Mergers
• Budget
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Strategy