Rupesh Nalawade

About Rupesh Nalawade

I am a Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong expertise in financial strategy, planning, and analysis, currently heading the Finance Department of a fast-growing D2C e-commerce startup. With proven experience in managing end-to-end finance operations, I specialize in building scalable financial systems that support growth, profitability, and compliance.Core Expertise:Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost OptimizationCash Flow & Working Capital ManagementInvestor Relations & Fundraising SupportCompliance, Taxation & AuditBusiness Strategy & Unit Economics for E-CommerceI thrive at the intersection of finance and business strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making for founders and leadership teams. My role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to improve margins, optimize spends, and create sustainable growth models for the D2C space.Passionate about the evolving e-commerce ecosystem in India, I aim to contribute to businesses that are transforming how consumers engage with brands.

Experience

1. Financial Controller

   VEDIC LAB®

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Bhavans College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

  2005 — 2010

• L. S. Vidyalaya

  SSC, General Studies

  1995 — 2005

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Microsoft Office
• Tax Deducted at Source (Tds)
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel