Ankit Maheshwari

About Ankit Maheshwari

Ankit Maheshwari is a Chartered Accountant with a CFO Programme credential from IIM Calcutta and a B.Com from Rajasthan University. Currently serving as the Head of Finance at Zupee, and previously as Head of Finance & VP at Cars24, Ankit brings a strategic, growth-oriented, and execution-driven approach to every mandate he leads.With 13+ years of experience across entertainment tech, auto e-commerce, and technology, Ankit has deep expertise in project financing, capital strategy, fund-raise (equity & debt), financial modelling, governance, and business transformation. He has a proven track record in scaling new businesses, driving financial turnarounds, strengthening controls, and building high-performing finance organizations.At Cars24, he played a pivotal role in ensuring financial efficiency, profitability, and regulatory compliance. He led a large and diverse finance team spanning Investor Relations, Treasury, FP & A, Business Finance, Controllership, Supply Chain, Taxation, Risk, Governance, and Finance Transformation, while building strong business partnerships and driving optimal unit economics from both operational and strategic lenses.Before his leadership roles in tech and e-commerce, Ankit gained foundational experience at Den Networks (Reliance Group) and IBM, a Fortune 500 company, shaping his analytical depth and operational rigor.Ankit’s work has been widely recognized through several prestigious awards, including- Global Icon Award in Finance – Economic Times (2023)- BW 40 Under 40 (2023)- CA Business Leader 40 Under 40 (2023)- Asia’s 100 Finance Power Leaders – White Page International (2022)- Future CFO of the Year – Automobile Sector (2022)Specialties: Entrepreneur-in-Residence thinking | Building from scratch (Finance/Business/Operations/Product/CX)| Project & Corporate Financing | Fund-Raise | Designing business intelligence systems | Simplifying complex problems without losing depth.

Experience

1. Head of Finance

   Zupee

   Dec 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading the finance function as Zupee transitions from RMG to a diversified entertainment ecosystem, overseeing strategic planning, capital allocation, and business scaling across Micro-Drama, Astrology, Learning, and Non-RMG Gaming space. Key Highlights- Driving financial strategy and governance for all new verticals, ensuring scalable growth and disciplined capital deployment- Leading expansion through investments, and strategic partnerships in high-growth entertainment categories- Owning financial modelling, investment planning, and GTM economics across business lines- Strengthening governance frameworks, compliance, AOP processes, board reporting, and regulatory engagement- Implementing robust financial systems, internal controls, and high-quality MIS to support fast-paced business pivots.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

• Univercity of Rajasthan

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), commerce

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company secretary

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Chief Financial Officer Programme , Finance and Financial Management Services

Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Finance
• Financial Audits
• Statutory Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Fixed Assets
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Analytical Skills
• Ifc
• Auditing
• Microsoft Office
• Cash Flow
• Leadership
• Business Planning
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Due Diligence
• Mis
• Team Management
• Financial Modeling
• Internal Audit
• Analysis