Rabi Kumar Sahu

About Rabi Kumar Sahu

As a Senior Finance Manager at NTPC Limited with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in FP & A, financial reporting, and project valuation, overseeing financial controllership across 14 business units in thermal, gas, and solar energy. My work focuses on evaluating all Capex/Opex proposals, BG & Treasury, Financial Decisions, Budgetary Control, Procurement, Post-Award and Commercial Negotiations, ensuring data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. With 8 years of experience in the Ministry of Defence and 2 years in audit practice, I bring a strong foundation in financial discipline, compliance, and auditing, honed in high-stakes environments.In earlier roles, I led key functions in Financial Reporting, Audits, and Compliance, managing critical tasks such as CERC tariff petitions, commercial billing, and fuel accounting. Recognized for my collaborative approach, I have led initiatives to streamline processes, enhance financial outcomes through reconciliation efforts and process automation, aligning with NTPC\'s strategic goals.Currently pursuing a PhD in Finance, I bring a unique blend of industry expertise and academic rigor. I regularly speak at conferences on AI in Finance and on connecting classroom learning with corporate finance practice, reflecting my passion for bridging academic insights with real-world financial strategy. As I continue to engage in such dialogues, I look forward to more invitations from academic institutions to share perspectives on the evolving intersection of finance, technology, and management education.

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager

   NTPC Limited

   Aug 2021 — Present

   Unified Shared Services Role• Evaluating Capex/Opex Proposals, Note Sheet Payments, Concurring of Proposals, Contracts Management.• Budgetary Control, Procurement Finance. Commercial Negotiations, Post Award Variations pertaining to 14 Business Units (Thermal/ Gas / Solar).• Increased financial efficiency by streamlining Indenting to Award processes, Performance Monitoring, Process improvements through digitization and implementing MIS Dashboards.• Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Education

• Amity University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Management-Finance

• Berhampur University

  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Commerce

  2011 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  AI/ML Capability Building Programme, Artificial Intelligence

• Khallikote Autonomous College

  B.Com, commerce

  2002 — 2005

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  FCMA (AIR 16), Finance, Accounts, Cost Management, Taxation

  2005 — 2009

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  MDP, General Management