Gaurav Agarwal

About Gaurav Agarwal

Finance professional with over 20 years of experience in business strategy, financial planning, and commercial management. Currently serving as Head of Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis at Amazon India, focusing on corporate planning, performance management, and marketing finance across emerging markets. Adept at simplifying processes, leveraging automation, and contributing to strategic decision-making, with a collaborative approach to aligning short- and long-term organizational goals. Proficient in business strategy, financial planning, and commercial management, with a strong commitment to fostering growth and delivering impactful outcomes.

Experience

1. Head of Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis

   Amazon

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   As the FP & A leader at Amazon India, I am responsible for corporate planning and performance management, ensuring alignment with both short-term and long-term goals. My role involved driving efficiency through simplification and automation, while also managing marketing finance across emerging markets. This multifaceted position allowed me to contribute significantly to investor relations and strategic decision-making.

Education

• Lucknow University

  B.Com, Commerce

  2001 — 2004

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learing

  PGDBA, Finance

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  C.A., Commerce

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Business Planning
• Team Management
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Strategy
• Budget
• Financial Planning
• Sap
• Management
• Fmcg
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Commercial Management
• Mis
• Variance Analysis