Dolly Agarwal
Senior Finance Leader | DGM – Business Finance | Strategy, Governance & Growt
- Role
- Deputy General Manager of Finance at Strides
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dolly Agarwal
Chartered Accountant with 13+ years of progressive experience in FP & A, Business Finance, Strategic Planning and Financial Leadership across multi-region portfolios (APAC, Australia, UK, Nordics, South Africa). Proven expertise in managing large P & Ls, driving financial turnarounds, enabling strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, and improving profitability via cost optimization and forecasting excellence. Demonstrated success in budgeting & forecasting, management reporting, deal shaping & pricing, CAPEX evaluation, and financial modeling, with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements in margin, cost efficiency, and operational performance. Adept at partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align financial strategy with business objectives.
Experience
Deputy General Manager of Finance
Aug 2019 — Present
Lead FP & A for APAC region ($60M P&L), delivering annual budgets and rolling forecasts; reduced forecast variance by 10–15% through improved trend analysis and KPI-based forecasting. Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate and regional objectives. Drive business partnership with Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, Marketing, and HR, providing actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives. Prepare and evaluate CAPEX investment proposals, including ROI, NPV, IRR, risk assessment, and strategic alignment. Identify and assess business and portfolio risks, collaborating with cross-functional teams on mitigation plans and execution. Analyze market dynamics, competitive landscape, and portfolio performance to support product and regional strategy.
Education
Jadavpur University
B.Com. (Hons.), Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Associate’s Degree, Accounting and Finance
2007 — 2012
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Associate’s Degree, Business/Commerce, General
2009 — 2012
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