Rahul Bhardwaj

About Rahul Bhardwaj

Qualified financial and operations strategist with more than a decade of experience in managing corporate finance & strategic planning, fund raise,venture debt, risk management, BNPL,statutory financial reporting, financial analysis, taxation compliance, audit management, budgeting and forecasting with reputed organizations in emerging markets of India, GCC & UAE. Seized consistent track record of achieving revenue, profit & business growth objectives within rapid-changing environments in Indian retail social e-commerce Industry. I possess an undying passion for improvising business processes through Best Practices and Industry Standards. A strategic planner with proven ability to develop short & long term strategies; improve financial operations, impact business growth and maximize profits through achievement in financial/cost management, resource allocation and monitoring, internal controls enhancement, productivity improvement and empowering high performance teams for delivering mission critical outcomes from crucial projects has been well – appreciated. I have been fortunate enough to be associated with giants across the industry, who gave me a platform to stand on and see far quickly. I learnt to arrive at effective solutions with demonstrated business intelligence in handling challenging assignments covering entire gamut of operations, business development and finance, implementing strategic road-maps, strengthening the financial operational competencies early in my career. Pivotal in presenting a true and fair view of the financial position of the company by way of timely preparation of annual reports ensuring analysing the expenditure on a monthly basis to control expenses. Diving in and out of oceans of information with value that could resonate with employees, customers and company became a core part of the professional journey. I also learnt the importance of being- True to correct problem definition - Thinking laterally at all times - 360 degree feedback I consider myself privileged for having consistently met organizational goals and proven my ability to handle operational and strategic levels of multiple responsibilities in crisis and pressure, while operating under rigorous deadlines. My passion lies in “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed and the more they find a way to succeed.”

Experience

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

   Dealshare

   Nov 2019 — Present · Jaipur, IN

   Dealshare” is one stop destination for categories like grocery, electronics, household Items, fruits, gift packs etc. It works with regional manufacturers and brands to offer a value-for-money catalog where rates can be even cheaper than wholesale prices. Shouldered onus in leading O2O projects & responsible for evaluating information about industry and market trends, competitive threats and possible business opportunities Served key role in strategic discussions with board members/stakeholders with focus on setting medium & long term goals for the organization Entrusted with the onus of; P&L of offline store project, FDI compliance, controlling & optimizing cost and operational expenses within the budget Created framework and specifically responsible for; financial risk assessment, strengthen internal controls, credit underwriting through Banks/NBFCs, designing business processes/policies, process improvement across logistics, quality control for financial transaction/reporting, working capital and cash burn rate Demonstrated cross functional leadership and spearhead full scope of; proper integration of IMS & OMS, monitoring ATS/BTS and strategizing for maximum client retention/re-activation & acquisition with CS team Diversified New Export Vertical in UAE/GCC, strategized for target GMV & EBIDTA and “LIVE OFD” with minimal dissatisfaction Augmented Topline Revenue from INR 14 to 16 Cr Per Month. Amplified Profit Margins – Overall (4.5 to 5.7), B2C (5 to 6.4) & B2B (-1.2 to 2.59) Providing inputs on automation of processes. Ensured proper “RCA” to control and reduce “NRO” cases Strict control on “Last Mile Cost” in logistics. Reduced down Inventory & COD losses and appointed “Distributor Model” in RoR

Education

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company Secretary

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

Skills

• Business Planning
• PR and Communication
• Financial Reporting
• Contract Management
• Corporate Finance
• Construction
• Financial Analysis
• Budgets
• Financial Planning
• Procurement
• Finance
• Cost Accounting
• Management
• Cash Flow
• Auditing
• Customer Service
• Business Strategy
• Team Management
• Accounting
• Process Scheduler
• Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Microsoft Office
• Contract Negotiation
• Operations Management