Mahesh Kalidas
Strategic Finance Leader | FP&A | Financial Transformation | Governace & Controls | IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP | Process Excellence | Data-Driven Decision Making | CIMA (UK), PGDM - Finance
- Role
- Senior Finance Manager at Banfico
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mahesh Kalidas
Seasoned Finance Leader with 18+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance across global enterprises. Expert in Financial Transformation & Process Optimization – Proven track record in automating finance operations, implementing data analytics-driven decision-making, and enhancing cost efficiency. Specialist in Financial Reporting & Compliance – Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, ensuring regulatory adherence and financial accuracy. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Expertise – Successfully led financial integration, purchase price allocations (IFRS 3), and due diligence for cross-border M&A transactions. Risk Management & Governance Champion – Experienced in setting up internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit-readiness strategies to minimize financial risks. Record-to-Report (R2R) & Intercompany Accounting Leader – Spearheaded teams handling financial consolidation, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and forecasting for multi-entity organizations. Strategic Business Partner – Collaborated with CFOs, investment committees, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that drive business growth. Tech-Savvy Finance Professional – Hands-on expertise in SAP, Power BI, SQL, Xero, Oracle PeopleSoft, and advanced financial modeling tools. Recognized for Excellence – Featured among the Top 50 Employees of the Year and awarded for multiple process optimization and efficiency improvements. Passionate about mentoring teams, driving business impact, and leveraging finance as a strategic growth enabler. Always open to networking, knowledge-sharing, and exploring new opportunities in financial leadership, FP & A, and business strategy.
Experience
Senior Finance Manager
May 2025 — Present · Coimbatore, IN
Education
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
CIMA
Chartered Management Accountant
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Business Analysis
- Forecasting
- Accounting
- Management
- Crm
- Risk Management
- Team Management
- Operations Management
- Budgets
- Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Business Development
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Mis
- Analysis
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