Vaibhav Hariharan

About Vaibhav Hariharan

I am a Chartered Accountant with ~8 years of experience across Mutual Funds, NBFCs, and large operating businesses in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. My career has spanned audit, FP & A, finance controllership, capex execution, and enterprise risk management — giving me a strong end-to-end understanding of how financial decisions translate into operational outcomes.I work best at the intersection of numbers, judgment, and execution — partnering with business and leadership teams to drive profitability, strengthen controls, and support long-term value creation. Exposure across diverse roles and industries has shaped a 360° approach to problem-solving, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making, especially in complex and evolving environments.Currently at Laxmi Organic, I work closely with senior leadership (CXOs) on strategic initiatives including system implementations, process redesign, cost optimization, greenfield capex projects, and risk management. I am part of the core execution team focused on improving operational efficiency and governance while supporting business expansion.Previously at Abbott India, I worked as part of the FP & A and Business Finance Controllership teams, leading P&L management, variance analysis, margin improvement initiatives, and executive business reviews. I partnered closely with global and regional stakeholders on decision support, process improvements, system transitions, and Go-To-Market initiatives.I began my career at S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP (EY), gaining a strong foundation in statutory audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance across Mutual Funds and NBFCs — experience that continues to inform my approach to risk, controls, and financial discipline.Beyond my core role, I actively engage in training and mentoring colleagues and early-career finance professionals.Outside of work, I am an accomplished singer, an avid fiction reader, and a keen follower of equity markets and global developments. Always open to thoughtful conversations, collaboration, and learning.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager - Finance

   Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   At Laxmi Organic, I partner closely with the CFO’s office and senior leadership on enterprise-critical initiatives spanning capex, risk, governance, and operational efficiency. My role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution across high-impact areas of the business.• Leading $150M+ greenfield and brownfield capex programs, covering budget control, cash flow planning, funding, and government incentive structures• Owning the company’s enterprise insurance strategy, including portfolio structuring, cover adequacy, premium negotiations, and claims management. Delivered ~$1 Mn savings during annual renewals and received the MD\'s Spotlight Award• Designing and implementing the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to strengthen governance and decision-making• Leading internal audits from planning to execution, with a focus on translating findings into practical improvements• Supporting strategic initiatives with the CFO’s office across cost optimization, system transitions, process redesign, and supply chain efficiency

Education

• R A Podar College of Commerce & Economics Matunga Mumbai 400 019

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2014 — 2019

• R A Podar College of Commerce & Economics Matunga Mumbai 400 019

  M.Com.

  2019 — 2021

• Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)

  FRM Level II Cleared

  2018 — 2019

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA (NOV '20)

  2016 — 2020