Sharath Shetty

About Sharath Shetty

Over the past 13+ years, I’ve built my career around one core belief: finance should be more than a back-office function—it should be a strategic pillar that drives business growth, strengthens compliance, and enables decision-making with clarity.My journey has taken me across high-growth startups and mid-sized enterprises, where I’ve led end-to-end controllership, financial planning, audit, and compliance functions. I take pride in transforming fragmented processes into streamlined systems and enabling scale through a proactive and forward-looking finance lens.Some of the key milestones that define my journey:• Helped secure multi-stage funding and enhanced financial narratives for investor and board engagement.• Contributed to complex regulatory processes, including public listing readiness and audit coordination.• Strengthened internal controls to boost financial transparency and reduce operational exposure.• Drove efficiency through smarter processes, margin discipline, and faster reporting cycles.• Navigated cross-border financial integrations with a focus on compliance and seamless execution.What sets me apart is my ability to balance financial discipline with strategic foresight. I’ve consistently built and scaled finance teams that deliver value beyond compliance—teams that are equipped to support growth, manage risks, and adapt to change.I’m passionate about creating finance ecosystems that are transparent, agile, and aligned with long-term business goals. Whether it’s optimizing working capital, navigating audits, or shaping strategic budgets—I bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset.

Experience

1. Associate Director - Finance

   Orange Health Labs

   Oct 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   At Orange Health, a fast-scaling diagnostics company backed by global investors, I lead the finance function through a phase of aggressive growth and structural evolution. My focus has been on aligning financial operations with strategic goals—building scalable frameworks, strengthening governance, and enhancing audit readiness.I’ve played an instrumental role in driving funding processes, shaping internal controls, and facilitating major cross-border integration efforts. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, I continue to refine cost structures, optimize reporting cycles, and foster a culture of financial accountability that enables smarter decision-making across the business.Key focus areas:• Enabling seamless financial integration during reverse merger transitions.• Driving automation and real-time reporting improvements across finance processes.• Partnering with commercial teams to improve margins and manage cost dynamics.• Enhancing audit, tax, and regulatory readiness across all finance verticals.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

• ICFAI University

  CFA