Bikash Mukherjee

About Bikash Mukherjee

Senior Finance Leader with a strategic focus offering over 25 years of expertise in finance controllership, strategic finance, and investor relations within dynamic retail and direct sales industries. Proven track record in managing comprehensive financial activities including FP & A, treasury, accounting, and legal affairs.Proven Expertise in structured finance, working capital financing from banks and other financial institutions, and managing commercial operations. Skilled in developing contract terms for procurement and collaborating with suppliers.↳ My skill set includes-Financial & MIS ReportingECB & Structured FinanceFinancial & Risk ModellingAudits & Risk ManagementTreasury & Banking OperationsRevenue & Profitability ManagementCommercial Finance & Team BuildingStrategic Financial Planning & Analysis↳ Current Role Group CFO at Viacation Group (India & Dubai), playing a key role in driving financial strategy, optimizing operational efficiencies and positioning the company for long term growth in a post-pandemic market. Leading financial strategy and planning for the group, managing P&L, AOP, and performance reporting. Strengthening cash flow management, working capital infusion, and AR/AP processes to enhance liquidity. ↳ Previous Role In my role as Associate Vice President of Commercial Finance at Amway India Enterprise, I lead critical financial operations including strategic planning, treasury, and accounting. Beyond typical finance duties, I oversee operations, legal, and commercial finance, managing a dynamic team of 23 professionals across India. My responsibilities span directing all finance, accounts, treasury, and FP & A functions, guiding financial strategies, and ensuring robust company performance.↳ Some notable achievements - Boosted EBITDA by 300 basis points through strategic cost reductions- Reduced unit product costs, increasing profitability- Developed an e-commerce platform with seamless payment integration- Expanded retail footprint with 150 new stores across India- Led the successful implementation of Oracle ERP in 2018- Won five \"Adam Smith Awards\" for treasury innovation- Outsourced key accounting processes to enhance efficiency- Completed a comprehensive Rs. 600 Cr asset audit with E&Y, achieving full compliance.↳ Key StrengthsStrategic Financial Planning & Analysis - Treasury & Banking Operations - Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management - Revenue & Profitability Management - Financial & Risk Modelling - Audits & Risk Management↳ Reach me here at b••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Group Chief Financial Officer

   Viacation

   Jul 2024 — Present · IN

   Joined as Group CFO, play a key role in driving financial strategy, optimizing operational efficiencies and positioning the company for long term growth in a post-pandemic market.• Leading financial strategy and planning for the group, managing P&L, AOP, and performance reporting.• Strengthening cash flow management, working capital infusion, and AR/AP processes to enhance liquidity.• Building and maintaining investor and banking relationships to drive capital investments and expansion plans.• Overseeing long-range business planning, profitability analysis, and expansion strategies across markets.• Driving compliance, statutory audits, ERP/IT system integration to ensure financial control & transparency.• Managing pitch decks and investor presentations to secure funding and strategic partnerships.Leading a 17-member finance team to ensure alignment with business goals and financial excellence

Education

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2006 — 2009

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PROGRAM (CFO)

  2023 — 2024

• Sushant University

  Ph.D Scholar

  2021

• The University of Burdwan

  B.COM

  1991 — 1993