Debasis Deb Guha

About Debasis Deb Guha

The \"Safe Pair of Hands\" for Your India Expansion.For a foreign founder or a global enterprise, entering the Indian market is an incredible opportunity—but the regulatory, tax, and operational landscape can be a \"black box\" that slows down growth.I am a hands-on, results-driven Finance Leader with over 25 years of experience specializing in building and scaling the finance function for high-growth global companies. My mission is to bridge the gap between startup agility and robust corporate governance, ensuring that your Indian operations are transparent, compliant, and audit-ready from Day 1.Why I am the right partner for your expansion:Zero to One Specialist: I recently built the entire global finance operations for a B2B services group with six international entities, supporting growth to USD 5M. I don’t just manage teams; I build the infrastructure.Tech-First Finance: I eliminate manual friction by implementing automated cloud-based ecosystems (Zoho, Xero, COUPA, SAP). I provide Founders with real-time visibility into their cash flow, P&L, and spend management across geographies.Cross-Border Expertise: From navigating international tax and transfer pricing to optimizing multi-currency cash flows and securing debt funding, I manage the complexities so you can focus on the product.Remote-Ready Leadership: Having led global teams in fully distributed environments, I understand the nuances of managing a \"Global Capability Center\"(GCC) remotely while maintaining high accountability.Core Areas of Impact:Strategic FP & A | India Entry Strategy | Multi-Entity Consolidation | Debt Funding & Investor Relations | Automated Procure-to-Pay | Risk & Compliance | International Tax Governance.Technical Stack:Zoho, Xero, Tally, COUPA, SAP, Oracle ERPs.Let’s Connect:If you are a foreign enterprise looking to land and expand in India, or a Series B+ startup looking for a \"Player-Coach\" CFO to professionalize your finance function, I’d love to talk. d••••••••@gmail.com Kolkata, India (Open to Global Remote Roles)

Experience

1. Vice President Finance

   BuyerForesight

   Jan 2024 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   I am leading the Finance and Accounts function at Buyer Foresight group for Six global and the Indian entity

Education

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

  1989 — 1992

• St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountancy, Accounting,Auditing,Taxation

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Organisational Transformation
• People Management
• Business Transformation
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Strategic Planning
• Start-Ups
• Outsourcing
• Leadership
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Planning
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Team Management
• Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Sourcing
• Budgets
• Shared Services
• Finance
• Change Management
• Management
• Bpo
• Erp
• Analysis
• Internal Controls