Sourabh Gupta

About Sourabh Gupta

Finance Leader & Chartered Accountant with 11+ years of experience driving enterprise value, P&L ownership, and strategic growth across Retail, FMCG, and Alco-bev sectors.Currently leading Finance for a multi-brand omni-channel portfolio (125+ stores), with end-to-end ownership of financial strategy, performance, and governance. I operate at the intersection of finance and business, enabling organizations to scale profitably while maintaining capital discipline.I bring a strong track record of delivering revenue acceleration, EBITDA expansion, and ROCE improvement through pricing transformation, portfolio optimization, cost restructuring, and channel expansion. My approach goes beyond financial stewardship—I actively partner with business leaders to shape strategy, unlock growth opportunities, and drive execution.My expertise spans FP & A, Strategic Finance, Revenue Growth Management, capital allocation, and long-range planning, with deep experience in leading AOP cycles and investment decisions for scalable growth.A key focus area has been building future-ready finance functions—driving transformation through automation, advanced analytics, and AI-led decisioning to improve forecasting accuracy, speed, and insight generation.I also bring experience in M&A, investments, and governance, ensuring disciplined expansion and sustainable value creation.Known for building high-performance teams and influencing leadership decisions, I am passionate about transitioning into CFO / Finance Director roles, where I can drive strategy, strengthen financial architecture, and deliver long-term shareholder value.

Experience

1. Senior General Manager

   Reliance Brands Limited

   Oct 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading Finance for a multi-brand omni-channel portfolio (Mothercare, Adidas Kids, Ed-a-Mamma, Superdry Kids, H by Hamleys) with end-to-end P&L ownership across 125+ stores and e-commerce channels- Driving revenue growth and EBITDA expansion through pricing, portfolio mix optimization, and cost transformation initiatives- Leading 5-year strategy, AOP, and forecasting, enabling scalable and profitable growth- Partnering with business leadership on store expansion, channel strategy, and new brand launches with ROI-led decision making- Spearheading finance transformation (AI, automation, analytics) to improve forecasting accuracy and decision speed- Managing working capital, cash flow, and ROCE optimization across the portfolio- Leading M&A evaluation and integration for new brand acquisitions- Strengthening governance, controls, and compliance frameworks across operations- Building and leading a high-performance finance team aligned to business priorities

Education

• Mewar Law College

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

• D.L DAV MODEL SCHOOL, DELHI

  SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, Business/Commerce, General

  1996 — 2010

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  CS Executive, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General