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 Structuring​I 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

  1. Associate Director

    PW (PhysicsWallah)

    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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