Manish Bhatte

Assistant Vice President (Finance Controller) @Shoppers Stop

Maharashtra, IN

Strategic Finance Leader | Business Optimization | Process ReengineeringDriving Financial Strategy: Providing financial leadership to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver cost and time savings.Due Diligence & Compliance: Ensuring accuracy and adherence in financial and legal documentation, meeting all regulatory standards.Funding Expertise: Developing funding strategies for subsidiaries (ICDs, preference shares, debentures) aligned with business goals, and actively supporting QIPs and rights issues through collaboration with bankers and regulatory authorities.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with stakeholders for data-driven budgeting and decision-making, identifying P&L opportunities and potential risks.Operational Efficiency: Implementing financial controls and systems to drive long-term and short-term growth, reducing monthly book closure time to two days.Asset Management: Overseeing fixed assets, including capitalization, verification, and comprehensive insurance.Team Leadership: Mentoring and motivating teams, fostering a values-driven culture focused on development and integration.High-Level Projects: Leading strategic initiatives at the Board level to shape financial strategy and strengthen operational frameworks.