Nayan Ghimire
Head of Finance @Baladna Food Industries
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Finance @Baladna Food Industries
Spearheaded the development and execution of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, aligning financial objectives with overall business strategy. Led and mentored a high-performing finance team, driving operational efficiency and enhancing team capabilities across departments.Identified and executed cost-saving initiatives that led to a 5% reduction in operational expenses without compromising quality. Conducted detailed variance analysis and expense reviews to uncover efficiencies and support margin improvement efforts.Ensured full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and internal SOPs. Coordinated external audits and regulatory reporting, while streamlining financial close processes—reducing month-end close timelines by 20% through automation and process enhancements.Successfully led the implementation of SAP, resulting in improved financial data integrity and real-time reporting. Automated key financial workflows, boosting team productivity by 20% and increasing reporting accuracy.Evaluated Capex proposals using NPV, IRR, Payback, Discounted Payback, and MIRR methodologies to support data-driven investment decisions. Reviewed and approved capital expenditures and purchase orders within delegated authority limits.Directed cross-functional teams to deliver on key commercial initiatives, ensuring alignment between finance, manufacturing, procurement, sales, and farming operations. Fostered collaboration and financial accountability across business units.Led financial integration and turnaround strategies post-acquisition, achieving improved operational margins and sustainable sales growth through targeted financial management and performance tracking.
EDUCATION
ACCA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant, Accountancy, Audit and Finance
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
CPA
SKILLS
ABOUT NAYAN GHIMIRE
Strategic and Results-Driven Finance Leader with 16+ years of international experience across Manufacturing, FMCG, Construction, Financial Services, and Retail. Adept in financial planning & analysis (FP & A), corporate finance, audit, financial control, and risk management with strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, improving profitability, optimizing working capital, and leading ERP implementations (SAP). Known for strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence C-level leadership team and foster strategic growth through effective business partnerships and data-driven insights.
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