Ravi Srinivasa

About Ravi Srinivasa

I am a Senior Finance Transformation Consultant and former CFO with over 30 years of International, cross-border experience across offshore services, shipping, logistics, financial services, manufacturing and real estate. I partner with Founders, CEOs, and Boards at critical inflection points - strategic decision making, IPO readiness, financial turnarounds, post-merger integration, and operational scaling.My core value lies in providing board-level financial leadership that strengthen investor confidence, elevates governance, and enables the successful execution of multi-million dollar capital programs. I have led the unification of multi-regional finance functions into a single global finance function, delivered complex ERP transformations, structured funds and maintained strong relationships with banks, regulators, auditors, and institutional stakeholders.I bring resilience-led leadership mindset shaped by real-world cycles. During the late 1990s oil downturn, I led proactive cost and asset strategies - early vessel lay-ups, redeployment to viable segments, and exposure reduction - protecting cash flow while preserving market readiness for recovery.I have a strong track record in finance transformation and operational excellence, including- Global Oracle ERP implementation across international operations- Consolidation of fragmented finance and administrative functions across four regions - Reduction of month-end close cycles from weeks to days.These initiatives delivered measurable cost savings, stronger controls, and faster, more reliable reporting for leadership and boards.My experience spans CFO and Controller roles, fund management, investment analysis, SOX and control frameworks, international tax, and FCPA-compliant operations. I regularly advise on complex strategic choices - JV vs Acquisition, Own vs Lease, & Greenfield vs Partnership - through a disciplined lens of risk, ROI and strategic flexibility.Increasingly, I bridge proven operating models with AI-enabled decision tools, focusing on practical applications aligned with core business principles and governance standards that enhance decision speed and Return on Capital.I am particularly interested in Board and Advisory roles where financial strategy, governance, and cross-border experience in Offshore, Oil & Gas, Shipping, Logistics, Infrastructure, or manufacturing are critical - especially where IPO readiness and finance transformation are on the agenda.

Experience

1. Senior Financial Consultant

   Independent

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Advise growing companies on finance transformation, governance and IPO readiness, focusing on practical systems, controls and reporting frameworks.Support business owners and CFOs in strengthening budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and board-level financial communication.Lead and oversee ERP implementations, process redesign and internal control enhancements across industries such as logistics, engineering, real estate and services.Provide transaction support on investments, debt structuring and banking relationships, aligning terms with long-term strategic goals.

Education

• The School of Anti Money Laundering E Course UK

  Anti Money Laundering E Course

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

• Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India - ICWAI

  CWA

• Institute of Certified Management accounting, Australia

  CMA

• University of Madras

  BSc