Ankit Agarwal

About Ankit Agarwal

With over 8 years of financial leadership experience, I currently serve as a Finance Manager at Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Group Private Limited (formerly Leverage Ed-Tech Pvt. Ltd.), driving financial governance, reporting accuracy, and liquidity excellence across India & UK entities. I specialize in building high-performing finance teams, improving cash cycles, and establishing strong control environments that support sustainable business growth.My Career Highlights Built finance functions from scratch at Iplix Media LLP and enhanced accuracy, financial controls, and performance metrics Reduced receivable backlogs by 50% and recovered ₹1 Cr+ in long-pending debts Managed ₹1.50 Cr weekly transactions with 90% error reduction in payables Automated payroll for 100+ employees with 99.9% accuracy through HRMS (Keka) Coordinated statutory audits with Big 4 firms for group reporting Delivered ERPs, reporting systems, and digital finance tools for real-time decision-making Earned Code Red Leadership Award at IPLIX for exceptional contributionMy Core Expertise: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)| Audit & Tax Compliance (Income Tax, GST, TDS)| Working Capital Management & Cash Flow Planning | Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling | Accounts Receivable & Payable Management | Internal Controls & Risk Management | ERP & Finance Systems (Tally, Zoho, SAP, QuickBooks)| MIS Reporting & DashboardingI work with integrity, strong analytical vision, and a continuous improvement mindset to build financially strong organizations. My focus remains on accuracy, transparency, and long-term value creation.If you are looking to connect on finance opportunities, learning, industry insights, or strategic finance networking, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Finance Manager

   Leverage Edu

   Jun 2025 — Present

   As a Finance Manager, I lead finance operations across India and UK entities, managing a high-performing team to ensure accurate reporting, audit readiness, and strong financial hygiene. I drive efficient financial planning, internal control systems, and liquidity initiatives that support business stability, compliance, and sustainable growth.Achievements -> Guided a 15-member finance workforce across multiple regions, uplifting accuracy, reporting timelines, and team capability> Delivered timely and precise standalone & group financial statements; collaborated with Big Four auditors for smooth year-end closure> Introduced consistent finance processes and enhanced internal control structure, enabling higher efficiency and transparency> Managed invoice discounting framework and HSBC UK financial facilities, enhancing working capital availability and cash flexibilitySkills - Financial Reporting & Consolidation, Audit & Compliance, Team Leadership, Liquidity & Treasury Management, Internal Controls & SOPs, MIS & Board Reporting, Financial Strategy & Planning

Education

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance