Amit Agarwal

About Amit Agarwal

I’m a strategic finance leader with 15+ years of experience across FP & A, Business & Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Operations and Commerical Real Estate Transactions with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cost optimization, and asset-backed financing. I help companies align financial discipline with business priorities to unlock value and drive sustainable growth. I bring a deep command of the numbers—paired with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights that drive smarter, faster decision-making.My background spans multi-industry experience across the U.S. and India, with success in leading cross-functional finance teams and delivering performance improvements through data-driven decision-making.In addition to leading core finance functions, I’ve successfully led the end-to-end purchase, sale, and financing of commercial real estate assets—handling everything from financial modeling and investment analysis to due diligence, lender negotiations, and closing. I’ve secured favorable mortgage terms, including lower interest rates and improved amortization schedules aligned with the company’s long-term strategy to fuel future expansion while strengthening the balance sheet.

Experience

1. VP of Finance

   Gdb International

   Feb 2017 — Present · NJ, US

   As VP Finance at GDB International, I lead end-to-end financial strategy, planning, and execution for a $200M+ multi-division organization with global operations across the U.S. and India. I partner with executive leadership to drive EBITDA growth, optimize cost structures, and create long-term enterprise value—backed by strong FP & A capabilities, capital market experience, and operational insight.Forecasting, Budgeting & FP & A: Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, providing full visibility into revenue, costs, and cash flow. Partner with leadership to ensure financial targets align with broader operational & growth objectives.Commercial Real Estate Strategy: Successfully led the full lifecycle of nine high-value commercial real estate transactions—including acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing. Personally handled financial modeling, due diligence, legal/title coordination, and lender negotiations. Raised multiple mortgages at favorable terms, strategically aligning capital structure with balance sheet strength and long-term expansion goals.Cost Optimization & EBITDA Growth: Implemented several cross-functional cost-saving initiatives, including launching an offshore documentation center in India. Delivered over $1.5M in annual savings via freight/logistics optimization, improved vendor terms, and tighter departmental budget controls—all contributing directly to EBITDA uplift.Operational Finance Integration: Developed a deep understanding of plastic recycling operations, working closely with plant teams to build financial models that incorporate throughput efficiency, waste rates, and production costs. Used this knowledge to identify margin improvement opportunities and support smarter capital spending decisions.Capital Structure Management: Successfully refinanced existing debts with better terms. Led all aspects of lender engagement in turn improving liquidity and supporting future investment capacity.

Education

• St. Xavier's College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accountancy & Finance, Accounting and Finance

  2003 — 2006

• ICFAI Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

  2007 — 2009

• The ICFAI University, Dehradun

  CFA (MS Finance), Finance, General

  2004 — 2006