Shivkumar Shankarnarayan

About Shivkumar Shankarnarayan

I’m Shivkumar, a finance professional passionate about transforming numbers into narratives and strategy into action. With over a decade of experience in financial planning, business performance management, and strategic decision support, I’ve led cross-functional initiatives that drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.Currently heading FP & A, I partner with leadership to unlock value through data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and KPI frameworks that go beyond traditional EBITDA metrics. I believe finance is not just about reporting the past—but empowering the future.My leadership style is grounded in clarity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether I’m moderating a panel, mentoring talent, or steering budgeting cycles, I thrive in roles that combine analytical depth with big-picture thinking.Outside of work, I enjoy playing board games, watching movies, and immersing myself in music. I believe the best insights often come when you’re fully present—in the game, in a story, or in a song.Let’s connect if you’re equally excited about finance, growth strategy, or evolving what success means in business.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President

   Straive

   Oct 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Insurance, Business analytics

  2012 — 2014

• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Hons., Finance, insurance and Costing

  2009 — 2012