Arun Davis
Finance professional
- Role
- Associate Director at PW (PhysicsWallah)
- Location
- Kochi, KL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arun Davis
Strategic Finance Leader (CA, CMA, CFA)| Associate Director Finance | 18+ Yrs in Manufacturing, FMCG & Tech | Specializing in Large-Scale Project Finance (₹900Cr+) & Capital StructuringI am a high-impact finance leader with 18 years of post-qualification experience across the full lifecycle of business—from greenfield startups to multi-national corporate operations in Manufacturing, Telecom, FMCG, and IT.With a rare triple qualification (CA, CMA, CFA Charter), I bridge the gap between rigorous statutory compliance and forward-looking investment strategy. My expertise lies in navigating complex financial landscapes, whether it’s arranging ₹900 crore term loans or architecting the financial DNA of a new venture during its critical gestation period.Core Competencies:Capital Strategy & Treasury: Expert in optimal capital structuring, loan sourcing, and managing large-scale project finance.Startup & Growth Advisory: Specialized in setting up legal/organizational frameworks, financial feasibility studies, and establishing world-class finance departments from scratch.Operational Excellence: Deep proficiency in Working Capital Management, Costing & Variance Analysis, and Budgetary Control to drive bottom-line efficiency.Compliance & Governance: Comprehensive oversight of Taxation, Finalization, Auditing, and MIS reporting for data-driven decision-making.I thrive at the intersection of finance and strategy, ensuring that every balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow statement isn\'t just a report, but a roadmap for sustainable growth.
Experience
Associate Director
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Professional Degree, Accounting and Finance
2003 — 2007
CFA Institute
CFA Charter holder
2016 — 2021
St. Mary's high school
High School
1993 — 1995
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Costing
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Costing & Variance Analysis
- Taxation Inc. Transfer Prizing
- Process Design & Internal Control
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Team Management
- Analysis
- Consolidation
- Monthly Book Closure & Reporting
- Budgeting & Budgetary Control
- Working Capital Management
- Budgets
- Finance
- Accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Ifrs
- Target Costing
- Mis Reporting
- Cash Flow
- Auditing
- Tax
- Treasury Management
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