Pavan Agarwal

About Pavan Agarwal

Chartered Accountant and erudite financial executive with over two decades of experience in orchestrating multifaceted financial operations within multi billion dollar global conglomerates. Accomplished in pioneering financial strategies, streamlining operations and fortifying corporate governance across industries. Versatile leader adept at steering Finance, Taxation, Logistics and Supply Chain, IT, Risk Management and Administrative functions towards peak efficiency. Currently presiding as Chief Financial Officer at Swatch Group India, driving fiscal strategy, decision-making frameworks and enterprise-wide financial stewardship.Distinguished career trajectory includes pivotal roles at McCain Foods India and Henkel SPIC India, reflecting a record of transformative leadership. Core Competencies Strategic Fiscal Planning & Analytical AcumenCorporate Treasury oversight & Liquidity OptimizationBudgeting, Forecasting & Cost Rationalization Risk Assessment & Mitigation FrameworksGlobal Taxation Expertise (Direct and Indirect, GST Implementation)Operational Streamlining & Process Optimization SAP/ERP Implementation & Change LeadershipStakeholder Engagement & Executive ReportingCross-Functional Synergy Human Capital Management Training & Mentoring

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Swatch Group

   Oct 2015 — Present

   Directed seamless GST integration across business verticals, fortifying compliance and operational fluidity- Spearheading bi-lateral tax negotiation (MAP/APA) between India and Switzerland, ensuring advantageous financial outcomes- Revitalized organizational financial health, transitioning from loss-making to highly profitable operations- Formulated and institutionalized robust financial policies to underpin business processes and enhance operational alignment- Architected and monitored comprehensive budgeting systems while implementing cost optimization protocols- Championed risk mitigation frameworks, ensuring uninterrupted financial and operational stability- Designed and executed advanced reporting systems, delivering actionable insights to the leadership team.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Commerce

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2000

• Delhi University

  B.COM (H), Commerce

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Treasury Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Analysis
• Indian Taxation
• Strategic Planning