Vishal Chugh

About Vishal Chugh

SUMMARYSenior Finance Executive with 25+ years of international experience driving finance operations, transformation, FP & A, treasury, and risk management across BFSI, media, and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in shaping financial strategy, building Centers of Excellence, and enabling CXO-level decision-making.Accomplished in leading global teams (150+ associates), delivering multi-million-pound cost savings, strengthening governance and compliance (FCA, PRA, SOX), and embedding automation and analytics to enhance efficiency and resilience. Recognized as a trusted advisor to Boards and CXOs, with a strong record of building future-ready, high-performing leadership pipelines.CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES• Strategic Finance Leadership – FP & A, Budgeting, Forecasting, Capital Allocation, Treasury• Finance Operations & Governance – SLA Management, Reconciliations, Suspense Account Oversight• Risk, Audit & Compliance – FCA, PRA, SOX, Internal Controls, Risk Mitigation• Transformation & Change – Automation, CoE Development, Cost Optimization, Process Transitions• Board-Level Engagement – CXO Advisory, Executive Reporting, Financial Resilience• Talent Development – Succession Planning, Coaching, Engagement & Retention• Systems Expertise: PeopleSoft, TLM, Business Objects, Cognos, MS OfficeKEY IMPACT & ACHIEVEMENTS• Financial Control Excellence – Reduced reconciliation breaks from 60K to 3K via enhanced TLM controls.• Cost Savings Delivery – Achieved c. GBP 2M annualized savings by automating unapplied money processes.• CXO Engagement – Led board-level presentations on customer risk exposure, securing funding for system enhancements with 24 FTE efficiency gain.• Strategic Planning – Designed and managed GBP 25M operating plan and multi-cost center rolling forecasts for 1,200 FTE captive unit.• Workforce Optimization – Built payroll/tax automation tool for FTE unit, streamlining compliance and payroll accuracy.

Experience

1. Assistant General Manager

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Nov 2023 — Present · IN

   Head Finance Operations for a UK insurance client with 150+ associates covering banking, reconciliation, and suspense management.Built an offshore Center of Excellence, harmonizing processes and generating significant cost efficiencies.Achieved 100% SLA compliance, enhanced reconciliation accuracy, and reduced turnaround times via automation.Delivered recurring annual cost savings through transformation initiatives.Strengthened governance, audit, and compliance in alignment with client and regulatory requirements.Developed a leadership pipeline, improving employee retention, engagement, and succession planning.

Education

• Agnel Multipurpose

  SSC

  1979 — 1988

• ITM, Vashi

  Executive Masters in Financial Market, Capital Market

  2011 — 2013

• Swami Vivekanand

  B.Com, Accounting and Business/Management

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Mis Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Mis
• Peoplesoft
• Budgeting
• Operations Management
• Business Objects
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Cognos
• People Management
• Forecasting
• Regulatory Risk
• Help Desk Support
• Dashboards