Vibha Mehta

About Vibha Mehta

Executive Value Profile: Dynamic and results-oriented business leader with 13+ years of cross-functional experience in P&L ownership, revenue growth, and operational excellence across fast-paced, product-centric industries including FMCG, AgriTech, and E-Commerce. Adept at leading high-impact teams, optimizing costs, and driving financial performance through data-driven strategy and collaboration. Proven record in transforming finance functions, scaling startups, and delivering strong bottom-line results. Finance & Leadership Competencies: End-to-End P&L Ownership Business Unit Leadership Strategic Planning & Execution Financial Forecasting & Cost Optimization Cross-Functional Collaboration (Sales, SCM, Product, Finance) Data-Driven Decision Support Revenue Growth Strategy KPI Tracking & Performance Management Team Building & Leadership Stakeholder & Partner Engagement Strategic Value Offerings: 1.FP & A & Strategic Finance: Financial Planning: Led Annual Operating Plans and Long-Range Planning, integrating market trends with unit economics for startups. Developed scenario models for fundraising and CAPEX prioritization. Forecasting & Analysis: Monthly/Quarterly Forecasting: Improved accuracy by 25% via real-time dashboard and collaboration with business teams. Variance Analysis: Identified 10-15% cost overruns early, enabling corrective actions. Month-End Close: Streamlined processes - 40% faster close via automated reconciliations 2.Automation & Systems: Tools: Power BI, SAP (FICO), Tally, Excel VBA. Process Optimization: Deployed automated process journal entries, AP/AR reconciliations, and invoice processing. Built MIS dashboards to track KPIs for founder/board reviews. 3.Compliance & Reporting: Standards: US GAAP, IFRS, Indian GAAP, GST/TDS. Reporting: Prepared board/investor decks with actionable insights on margins, cash runway, and risks. Automated consolidated financial statements for M&A integrations (IT startup). 4.Stakeholder Leadership: Business Partnership: Collaborated with sales, supply chain, and ops to align budgets with ground realities. Team Mentorship: Trained teams on FP & A best practices and tools. 5.Industry-Specific Expertise: IT Startups: Managed ESOPs, share buybacks, and SaaS metrics FMCG/AgriTech/E-Commerce: Optimized working capital cycles (inventory/payables) for perishable goo

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager

   Avataar

   Mar 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree