Hemu

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CFO for Automobiles Industry . CIA in a Atuomobile Industry , Board & Executive Committee advisor ( Risk Advisory)

CFOCROCFOBoard Advisor31+ yrs experienceOpen to engagementsHybrid
India$7K – $10K/mo

About

As a fractional CFO and Finance Transformation Leader, I drive significant financial and operational improvements across complex organizations. My expertise spans manufacturing and supply chain finance, leveraging advanced risk management, GRC frameworks, and strategic business planning to optimize performance. I specialize in implementing cutting-edge solutions, including SAP S/4HANA and AI-driven controls, to enhance efficiency and decision-making. With experience as a Board Advisor and a recognized voice in enterprise cost management, I am best suited for mid-market to large enterprises seeking to modernize their finance function and elevate strategic capabilities.

Work history

Chief Internal Auditor

Sep 2021 – Present

Automotive & Mobility · 500+ employees

Chief Internal Auditor | Enterprise Risk & Digital Assurance Leader Strategic advisor to the Board, Audit Committee, CEO, and CFO, leading enterprise-wide assurance, governance, risk transformation, and digital innovation to strengthen organizational resilience and business performance. Key Contributions • Integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with business strategy, embedding risk-informed decision-making across the enterprise. • Transformed Internal Audit through analytics-driven assurance, Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), and AI-enabled auditing using Power BI, Databricks, Microsoft Copilot, and Agentic AI. • Developed a forward-looking Three-Year Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP) aligned with strategic priorities and emerging enterprise risks. • Digitized the audit ecosystem by implementing Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs), Audit Lifecycle Management, and analytics-driven audit planning, significantly improving audit effectiveness. • Established a high-performing co-sourced audit delivery model while creating the Internal Audit Masterclass, Guest Auditor Program, e-learning curriculum, and Audit Knowledge Portal to build organizational capability. • Eliminated quarterly reporting lag, reduced audit execution time by 50%, and achieved NIL open audit observations for 17 consecutive quarters.

Supply Chain Finance Head

Apr 2019 – Aug 2021

Automotive & Mobility · 500+ employees

Led Finance across 7 manufacturing plants while heading Purchase Finance and R&D Finance for Commercial Vehicles and Passenger Vehicles. • Led enterprise-wide Finance Transformation through a 'One Finance' operating model. • Drove COVID liquidity, cash flow and working capital initiatives ensuring business continuity. • Partnered with Manufacturing, Procurement and Engineering to improve sourcing strategy and profitability. • Enabled analytics-driven finance business partnering and built high-performing finance teams. Skills: Activity Based Costing, Business Planning, +12 skills

Purchase Finance Head

May 2017 – Apr 2019

Automotive & Mobility · 500+ employees

Led Finance partnership for enterprise procurement across Commercial and Passenger Vehicles. • Established enterprise Purchase Control Framework. • Implemented Commodity Price Intelligence and procurement analytics platform. • Led Make-or-Buy, TCO and strategic sourcing evaluations. • Strengthened procurement governance, resilience and cost competitiveness.

Plant Finance Head ( CFO)

May 2013 – May 2017

Automotive & Mobility · 500+ employees

Served as Plant CFO and Executive Committee Member, driving financial performance and business transformation. • Redesigned governance and performance management frameworks. • Embedded a strong culture of cost ownership and financial discipline. • Led financial planning for new manufacturing facilities maximizing excise benefits. • Strengthened controls, resilience and operational performance. • Led and implemented Activity Based Costing in Tata Motors in 3 months time

Business Planning Finance Head

Jul 1995 – May 2013

Automotive & Mobility · 500+ employees

Built strong expertise across FP&A, SAP transformation, product costing and manufacturing finance. • Digitized Government billing and Order-to-Cash processes. • Re-engineered warranty provisioning and budgeting frameworks. • SAP superuser - CO Expert - Led SAP ESM implementation as Super User • Established advanced product costing methodologies that transformed cost transparency, pricing decisions, and profitability analysis, becoming a recognized Product Costing and evolved into a trusted FP&A leader.

Skills

AI & AutomationBoard GovernanceBudgeting & Cost OptimizationBusiness Continuity & DRChange ManagementContract NegotiationCrisis ManagementCybersecurity & Risk ManagementData & AnalyticsDigital TransformationDue DiligenceERP ImplementationESG & Sustainability

Industries

Automotive & Mobility

Education

Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India

Masters, Finance & Accounts

Ranchi University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Languages

English · ProfessionalHindi · FluentBengali · Fluent