Satish Kumar Dalai

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ABOUT SATISH KUMAR DALAI

A seasoned finance professional with 9 years of experience spanning financial strategy, corporate finance, and investment planning, across top-tier organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Vedanta Group, and Tata Steel. Currently serving as Deputy GM, Finance Planning & Strategy at Akasa Air, where I lead the charge in budgeting, financial planning, and competitive strategy, contributing to the airline’s rapid expansion and operational excellence.Expertise in fundraising, financial modeling, profitability evaluation, and corporate strategy, with a demonstrated ability to drive cost efficiency, revenue optimization, and financial forecasting. Proven track record of managing multi-billion-dollar budgets, leading complex industry benchmarking initiatives, and developing data-driven financial insights to support executive decision-making. Successfully orchestrated international expansion at Akasa Air across six key sectors by employing strategic profitability evaluations.Previously, at Goldman Sachs, played a pivotal role as Vice President, Finance & Client Solutions, leading fundraising strategies, revenue forecasting for an $8bn portfolio, and industry-wide comparative analysis to identify growth opportunities. Partnered with BCG to optimize expenses across technology, operations, and sales. At Vedanta Group, was instrumental in securing ₹1,200 Cr in funding from marquee investors, spearheading strategic financial models for expansion projects worth $1bn, and optimizing logistics to drive cost savings of $500M.An IIM Bangalore alumnus & CFA Level 3 qualified professional, with an Honors degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Rourkela. Recognized for thought leadership, analytical excellence, and strategic problem-solving, consistently delivering insights that shape corporate financial landscapes. Expertise in Anaplan, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, SAP Ariba, and Hyperion Tools, with a deep understanding of financial analytics, corporate acquisitions, and data-driven strategy formulation.Awarded for innovation and leadership, including recognition as the Youngest Member of the Finance Leadership Team at Vedanta, an Employee of the Year at Tata Steel, and winner of multiple national-level finance competitions. A passionate professional with a track record of transforming financial data into actionable business strategies, driving profitability, efficiency, and long-term value creation.