Parag Calcuttawala

About Parag Calcuttawala

Who I Am I am a Strategic Finance and Global Capability Center (GCC) leader with over 26 years of experience spanning FP & A, controllership, internal controls, and enterprise finance transformation across multinational environments. My career has focused on building and scaling global finance capabilities that combine strong governance frameworks with analytics-driven decision support. I operate at the intersection of financial rigor, operational discipline, and digital finance innovation—ensuring organizations deliver reliable financial insight while maintaining robust control environments.What I Do BestStrategic Finance & GCC Value CreationDesign and scale finance operating models within global capability centers, positioning shared services as enterprise value drivers through driver-based forecasting, scenario modelling, and performance governance frameworks that support strategic decision-making.Controls, Compliance & Governance LeadershipStrengthen enterprise control architecture by embedding SOX-aligned frameworks, reconciliation governance, and policy-driven compliance structures that enhance reporting reliability, audit readiness, and financial discipline across global operations.Digital Finance Transformation & AI-Enabled AnalyticsLead modernization of finance operations through automation, RPA, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled forecasting capabilities that reduce cycle times, enhance financial visibility, and enable faster, data-driven decision-making.Leadership & Organizational ImpactBuild and mentor high-performing global finance teams while leading complex cross-border transitions and capability expansion within shared services and GCC environments. Experienced in managing distributed teams across geographies and fostering inclusive, scalable operating models that improve productivity, engagement, and long-term organizational resilience.Career SynopsisMy career spans progressive leadership roles at Eaton Technologies, where I advanced from financial analysis and internal audit into leading FP & A, Reporting & Analysis, End-to-End Accounting, and Global Lease Accounting functions. Over nearly two decades, I have built and scaled finance shared services capabilities, strengthened enterprise control frameworks, and led large-scale system modernization initiatives across NA, EMEA, India, and ANZ.Prior to Eaton, I built foundational expertise across internal audit, costing, and operational finance roles at Cadbury India, Venkateshwara Hatcheries Group, and Virgo Engineers.

Experience

1. Process Lead - Reporting and Analysis Vertical

   Eaton

   Jan 2017 — Present · Pune, IN

   Established and led the Reporting & Analysis shared services vertical supporting FP & A, corporate reporting, treasury back/middle office, and financial systems administration across global stakeholders. Designed service delivery models, performance governance frameworks, and organizational architecture within a global finance services structure. Built R&A vertical from inception, defining strategic priorities, service constructs, and performance metrics aligned to enterprise objectives. Scaled the organization to a 70+ FP & A analyst team within 6 months, building capability depth, succession readiness, and structured leadership layers. Designed and implemented integrated service models across FP & A, reporting, and treasury functions, enabling end-to-end value delivery beyond transactional reporting. Standardized and streamlined workflows across regions, delivering 40% process efficiency improvement and generating approximately $0.7M in impact through automation and process redesign. Introduced performance management disciplines and workflow governance mechanisms that enhanced accountability and reporting consistency across business units. Advanced technology-led modernization initiatives leveraging RPA and BI tools, improving analytical depth and reporting reliability while maintaining high service accuracy. Strengthened governance alignment through structured controls, policy adherence, and audit support.

Education

• Pune University

  Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Related Services

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  Cost Accountant, Finanace,Costing

  1995 — 1999

• Neville Wadia Institute Of Management Studies and Research

  Master of Business Administration, Finance and Financial Management Services

• The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

  Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  M.Com, Advanced Accounts,Advanced Costing

  1993 — 1995

• Pune University

  Master's Degree, Accounting and Related Services

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  MBA, Financial Management

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Strategy
• Team Management
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Auditing
• Internal Audit
• Account Reconciliation
• Variance Analysis
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Business Process
• Financial Reporting
• Sap
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Strategic Planning
• Mis
• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Cash Flow
• Budgets
• Finance
• Sox
• Cost Accounting
• Management
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Project Planning
• Business Planning