Shivkumar Subramanian

About Shivkumar Subramanian

What gets measured, gets managed — and what gets managed, transforms.\"With over two decades in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) and Business Finance, my journey has been rooted in the belief that finance is not just about numbers, but about enabling strategic decisions. From my early foundation in audit and accounting to leading finance functions for multi-million dollar operations, every chapter has shaped my problem-solving lens and decision-support instincts.In recent years, I’ve delivered measurable impact — reducing forecasting variances by 10%, improving EBITDA by up to 5%, and enabling ₹1.5 Cr in working capital fundraising for a startup. My work spans dynamic roles at Innova Solutions, Sify, and Cognizant, where I’ve consistently optimized planning cycles, automated dashboards, and improved stakeholder visibility.I approach finance through a consultative lens — aligning business goals with financial models, streamlining investor communication, and deploying scenario-based strategies to guide leadership through uncertainty. What sets me apart is my ability to connect people, process, and performance — simplifying complexity into actionable insights.Off the numbers, I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. I believe finance leaders must wear multiple hats — partner, planner, analyst, and communicator.Let’s connect:

Experience

1. Associate Director Finance & Accounts

   QBurst

   Aug 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• University of Mumbai

  B.com, Commerce

  1993 — 1998

• Mahila Samiti English High School Thakurli

  SSC

  1982 — 1993

• ITM Group of Institutions

  EMBA, Finance

  2007 — 2009

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA-INTER, Finance

  1998 — 2001