Harshal Patil

About Harshal Patil

I am an analytical, organised, and solution-oriented finance professional with over 8 years of extensive industry experience in various aspects of Finance/Strategy. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with top management, leveraging my ability to identify problem statements and develop effective solutions. I have a natural ability to uncover unexplored areas and strive to achieve goals in those domains.My preference is to work directly with the business, as I believe my skills are best utilised when they directly benefit the organisation. Automation and analytics are areas I am passionate about, and I actively promote their usage in the workplace. I have a proven track record of successfully automating routine processes and utilising analytics, leading to direct benefits for the business. From the beginning of my career, I have been fortunate to work under management that fosters a culture of analytics and embraces technology as a means of performing work tasks. This unique blend of finance, technology, and commercial acumen has shaped me into a techno-commercial financial professional.I am driven by the desire to continuously enhance business performance, optimise financial processes, and drive strategic growth.

Experience

1. Finance Controller - Recycled Metals Business

   Tata International Limited

   Dec 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Led finance operations across multiple European countries with revenue of USD 125 Mn+, optimizing hedging strategies and preventing value leakages.• Developed and deployed SOPs, set up end-to-end accounting processes, and provided strategic insights for project evaluation.• Visited terminals in Europe and group company plants in Southeast Asia to understand yard management and recycled metals material management.

Education

• ACCA

  Diploma in International Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting

  2019

• The Kelkar Education Trusts Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts Science and Commerce

  Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance (BAF), Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2013

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2017

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics

  2020 — 2021

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Research
• Indian Taxation
• Internal Audit
• Direct Tax
• Auditing
• Teamwork
• Tally Erp
• Risk Based Audits
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Risk Assessment
• Event Planning