Kanti Kiran Kare

About Kanti Kiran Kare

Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 21 years of experience leading finance across large market units and enterprise functions. I currently head finance for a major business segment, partnering with senior leadership to drive financial strategy, governance, and long-range value creation.I currently oversee financial governance and performance across a large, multi-customer India business portfolio operating in a complex and capital-intensive environment.My experience spans enterprise financial planning, commercial structuring of large customer contracts, capital efficiency initiatives, and finance transformation. I have led cross-functional finance teams, strengthened governance frameworks, and supported regulatory-aligned ESG reporting.I am focused on building finance organizations that operate as strategic partners to the business and enable long-term enterprise value.Beyond performance management, I focus on enabling strategic decisions through disciplined forecasting, risk assessment, and capital allocation insight. I bring a balanced leadership approach that integrates commercial acumen, governance rigor, and operational execution.

Experience

1. Business Segment Mi India Head of Finance

   Nokia

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Finance Leader – Market & Customer Business Units- Lead financial governance, performance management, and strategic planning for the India business segment- Partner with senior leadership on long-range planning, profitability optimization, and capital efficiency initiatives- Accountable for P&L governance and profitability management across the segment- Interface with global finance leadership on performance governance, risk oversight, and strategic alignment- Strengthen cash flow discipline and working capital oversight to enhance capital efficiency and financial resilience- Shape commercial structuring for large telecom contracts, balancing growth, risk, and margin protection- Drive enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, strengthening reporting, consolidation, and forecast accuracy- Provide oversight on compliance, accounting policy implementation, and ESG regulatory alignment

Education

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company Secretary

  2005 — 2007

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2000 — 2004

• Delhi University

  B Com (H), Commerce

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Statutory Audit
• Tax
• Consolidation
• Auditing
• Internal Audit
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Reporting
• External Audit
• Ifrs
• Mergers
• Assurance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Accounting
• Gaap
• Financial Statements
• Internal Controls