Santosh Kumar K S

About Santosh Kumar K S

Hi, I’m K. S. Santosh Kumar — a finance leader who enjoys taking complex financial stories and turning them into clear, strategic insights that help businesses grow with confidence.For the past 21+ years, I’ve worked across FMCG, manufacturing, media, energy, and shared-services, partnering closely with CXOs to strengthen financial performance, streamline operations, and build future-ready finance functions. Whether it’s managing a USD 210M P&L, building a financial model from scratch, or guiding teams through multi-country transitions, I bring a calm, structured approach backed by deep technical expertise.I’m passionate about: Making numbers meaningful (and actionable!) Bringing clarity to leadership decisions Building robust financial systems and controls Coaching finance teams to think strategically Helping companies scale responsibly and profitablyOver the years, I’ve had the opportunity to:• Implement enterprise FP & A frameworks from the ground up• Secure USD 55M+50M in cross-border financing• Lead shared-services finance transitions for global organizations• Improve liquidity, margins, and working capital efficiency across multiple markets• Strengthen governance through IFRS, IND AS, and US GAAP–aligned controlsIf you’re looking for someone who blends strategic finance, operational understanding, and people-centric leadership, I’d be happy to connect.

Experience

1. General Manager - Corporate Finance

   Bnb Group Drc

   Jan 2026 — Present · Kinshasa, CD

Education

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

  Certified Public Accountant (CPA – USA), Financial Accounting and Reporting,Auditing, Taxation, and Financial Management

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Strategic Financial Management

• Osmania University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance