Phanindra Vattem

About Phanindra Vattem

Scaling Finance from Zero to Growth – With Vision, Numbers & GritI’m a Chartered Accountant with over 2 decades of experience in the Finance function — with 13+ years deeply rooted in the manufacturing sector.Throughout my career, I’ve worn multiple hats — from driving strategic finance in large organizations to rolling up my sleeves in high-growth start-up environments, I led the Finance function at a start-up-turned-wholly owned subsidiary of a listed Indian company in the Electronics space. It was a journey from zero to scale, where I played a central role in- Financial Reporting & Audits- Treasury Management & Fundraising- FP & A and Strategic Decision Support- M&A Transactions- Governance, Secretarial, and Regulatory Compliance- Board and Stakeholder ManagementMy efforts helped build a robust financial backbone and steer the company through a successful scale-up and operational turnaround.Earlier in my career, I’ve handled large capex budgets, manufacturing plant finance, and ERP implementations / transitions — equipping me with a grounded understanding of business dynamics from factory floor to boardroom.While I come from a core manufacturing background, I’m equally comfortable engaging with large corporates and agile, fast-scaling businesses. I thrive on building processes from scratch, managing growth finance, and delivering insight-driven support.I strongly believe my experience and approach are a great fit for organizations, particularly those looking for financial transformation, strategic depth, and operational agility in their leadership.Currently working as CFO for Dhruva Space — combining my passion for manufacturing, finance, and strategic growth.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Dhruva Space

   Jan 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General

  2000 — 2004

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountancy, Accounting and Finance

  2002 — 2006

• Montessori English Medium School, Gudivada

  SSC, SSC

  1988 — 1999