Nakul Sharma
Head of Finance @ITC Hotels Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Finance @ITC Hotels Limited
Bengaluru, IN
As Head of Finance at ITC Ltd, I lead the end-to-end financial strategy for a business unit with an annual turnover of INR 250+ Cr. My role blends strategic finance, risk management, compliance, and operational leadership to drive business growth and resilience.I own the full P&L, aligning financial goals with business objectives. I evaluate the profitability of strategic and adhoc projects, partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing, enhance margins, and unlock new revenue streams. Through rigorous AOP and budgeting processes, I set financial targets, monitor performance, and drive forecasting discipline.Risk mitigation is embedded into our financial processes. I’ve implemented credit checks and exposure controls that reduce default risk and ensure healthy working capital. On the cost front, I lead initiatives across OPEX and CAPEX, identifying savings opportunities and ensuring ROI-positive investments.I introduced a Compliance Management Tool that defines clear accountability, ensuring process adherence and regulatory alignment. Our internal controls are robust, with audits closed on time and without observations. Financial reporting has been elevated through real-time dashboards and actionable variance analysis, helping leadership make informed decisions.I also manage statutory and internal audits end-to-end, ensuring seamless coordination, documentation, and closure. My goal is to transform finance into a strategic enabler—balancing governance with growth, and insights with action.
EDUCATION
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA, Accounting and Finance
ACCA
IFRS, Accounting and Finance
ABOUT NAKUL SHARMA
As a seasoned finance leader with over a decade of experience at ITC Ltd, I bring strategic vision and operational excellence to the forefront of financial leadership. My career journey has spanned diverse finance functions—from spearheading multi-crore capital projects and automating key finance systems to leading a team that manages the financial backbone of high-growth businesses. Currently serving as Head of Finance for a business, I specialize in aligning financial strategy with organizational goals. My core strengths include P&L ownership, cost optimization, project finance, budgeting, and stakeholder management. I take pride in being a results-driven strategist—consistently delivering value through smart financial planning, risk-managed investments, and process automation. Whether it\'s introducing SAP-integrated tools for vendor management or crafting robust business cases for capital allocation, I bring a solution-oriented mindset rooted in analytics and compliance (IFRS/ACCA). Beyond numbers, I am passionate about building high-performing teams and nurturing a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Let’s connect if you’re exploring synergies in financial transformation, strategic decision-making, or leadership in dynamic business environments.
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