Shrikaant Daga

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  • About me

    π€π¬π¬π’π¬π­πšπ§π­ 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐏𝐀 @ Herbalife Nutrition ❖ Finance Planning & Analysis ❖ Project Management ❖ Investor Management ❖10+ Years Exp ❖ Strategic Financial Leader ❖ Supply Chain Optimization Expert

  • Education

    • The institute of chartered accountants of india

      2007 - 2012
      Business/commerce, general
    • Calcutta university, kolkata

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of commerce - bcom commerce (hons)
  • Experience

    • Bhattacharyya de & co. (ca firm)

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
      Account executive

      π‘²π’†π’š π‘Ήπ’†π’”π’‘π’π’π’”π’Šπ’ƒπ’Šπ’π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’†π’” - βœ” Preparation of Books of Accounts, Financial Statements and related Annexure such as Notes to Accounts etc. till finalization independently.βœ” Vouching, verification scrutiny of various ledgers, assets and liabilities.βœ” Filling up of form 3CD and related Annexure.βœ” Preparation of and Filing of Returns.βœ” Worked in accounting software’s like tally, ace, expert, bluechip, fact and has ability to adopt any accounting software if required. Show less

    • Via.com

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2018

      π‘²π’†π’š π‘Ήπ’†π’”π’‘π’π’π’”π’Šπ’ƒπ’Šπ’π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’†π’” - βœ” MIS Preparation and KPI Analysis: Spearheaded the preparation of standalone India MIS and consolidated MIS for diverse geographies and channels (B2B, B2C, Corporate), including in-depth analysis of unique customer metrics, agent bucketing, retention ratios, and growth drivers (Agent, Corporate, Franchise, Partner, Organic, Inorganic). Conducted trial balance reviews, implemented corrective actions, and performed analyses of variances and expenses, along with cancellation analysis.βœ” Budget/AOP Preparation and Review: Prepared the budget deck, incorporating inputs from multiple department heads, aligning with business growth drivers and KPIs, and managing cost centers for functional groups. Conducted fortnightly and monthly budget vs actual reviews with Leadership/Department heads, ensuring alignment with the latest trends, marketing/advertising plans, and meeting management requirements.βœ” Audit Requirements: Managed audit requirements, including the preparation of income statements, matching with MIS/board presentations, reviewing trial balances, segmental reporting, cash flow analysis, and addressing ad hoc queries.βœ” Investor Banker SPOC: Acted as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for investor bankers, facilitating multiple walks, addressing abnormal items, and conducting variance analyses related to MIS and AOP.βœ” Research and Competitor Analysis: Collated and cleaned data from various sources, aligned with broad assumptions, and conducted research for business geographical extensions and market trends. βœ” Pro Forma Financial Information: Prepared and evaluated pro forma financial information, identifying issues for purchase price reductions, deal structuring, or termination.βœ” Financial Diligence and Reporting: Coordinated with M&A associates on deal aspects, managed CAPEX, performed financial due diligence, and undertook complex analyses such as working capital, revenue, and variance analyses. Show less

      • Senior Financial Analyst

        Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
      • Business Analyst

        Jan 2014 - May 2017
    • Medlife.com

      May 2018 - Jul 2021

      π‘²π’†π’š π‘Ήπ’†π’”π’‘π’π’π’”π’Šπ’ƒπ’Šπ’π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’†π’” - βœ” MIS Management: Prepared consolidated MIS, including subsidiary, channel-wise, and location-wise reports. Conducted weekly and fortnightly MIS updates for real-time insights.βœ” FP&A Expert: Led the detailed preparation of budget decks, incorporating inputs from department heads, marketing plans, and latest trends. Ensured positive unit economics through strategic cost optimization initiatives, improving profit margins.βœ” Audit and Compliance: Managed audit requirements, including the preparation of income statements, trial balance reviews, and segmental reporting. Implemented corrective actions and facilitated book closures with detailed GL reviews, accruals booking, and financial analysis.βœ” Due Diligence and Project Management: Prepared data packs for multiple due diligence scenarios related to mergers and acquisitions, including valuation and integration planning. Led the project for the company's restructuring as per FDI guidelines.βœ” Competitor Analysis, Business Partnership and Vendor Management: Collated data for competitor analysis, ensuring alignment with board assumptions. Forged strong business partnerships with the leadership group for strategic planning. Played a key role in vendor negotiation, cost analysis, and optimization initiatives.βœ” Budget/AOP Preparation: Prepared the budget deck, incorporating inputs from various department heads and aligning marketing/advertising plans with management requirements, including subsidiary, channel-wise, segment-wise, and location-wise considerations, as well as cost centers. βœ” ERP Implementation: Aligned ERP requirements from a MIS standpoint, reviewing GL, nature mapping, & location requirements.βœ” Cost Analysis and Operational Insights: Managed assignments related to cost analysis, including Logistic Partner, Last Mile delivery, and other operational cost analyses. Conducted city-wise and FC-wise analyses. Show less

      • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

        Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
      • Assistant Planning Manager (FP & A)

        May 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Herbalife nutrition

      Jan 2021 - now
      Assistant manager fpa

      π‘²π’†π’š π‘Ήπ’†π’”π’‘π’π’π’”π’Šπ’ƒπ’Šπ’π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’†π’” - βœ” Conducting Financial Analysis: Analyzing and interpreting financial data to provide insights into business performance.βœ” Supply Chain Finance Management: Managing end-to-end financial aspects of Supply Chain, including budgeting, forecasting, and planning for Last Mile, First Mile, Fulfillment Center, and Bulk Storage.βœ” Admin Management: Leading end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and planning for admin portfolio, including real estate, security, utility, opex, and capex, as well as travel and record management for back office, front office, and new initiatives.βœ” Front Office Management: Leading end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and planning for the Front Office, covering space planning, location planning, Dark Store planning, Fulfillment Center planning, and new initiatives.βœ” Global Procurement SPOC: Serving as the SPOC for global procurement, overseeing planning, negotiation, rate card comparison, extensive review, RFQ alignment, data pack preparation, cost avoidance, cost restructuring, and sourcing approval. βœ” Contract Review: Conducting meticulous reviews of contracts, identifying necessary corrections, analyzing financial impacts, and managing termination clauses for approval.βœ” Budget & Forecast Preparation: Preparing comprehensive budgets and rolling forecasts, including data packs with variance analysis, department budgets, and location-wise budgets.βœ” Cost Optimization Initiatives: Driving continuous initiatives for cost avoidance and optimization across various areas such as Last Mile, First Mile, Fulfillment Center, Warehouse, Front & Back Office, Non-performing locations, Travel, and Record Management.βœ” Dashboard Consolidation and Automation: Consolidating data packs for multiple dashboards, including Last Mile, First Mile, Front Office, Bulk Storage, etc., supporting trend analysis and faster decision-making. Show less

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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Championed multiple strategic initiatives resulting in a remarkable optimization of Selling, General, and Administrative (SGA) costs, achieving a substantial recurring cost reduction. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Instrumental in the implementation of Bulk Fulfillment Centers, optimizing logistics operations and contributing to strategic supply chain enhancements. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Key contributor to the successful ERP implementation, ensuring seamless integration with MIS requirements, enhancing operational efficiency. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Key player in successful acquisitions, new business expansion, and product portfolio diversification, driving strategic growth and expanding market reach. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Led diverse cost optimization projects in Supply Chain, Packing Material, and Warehouse space, bolstering profit margins, elevating EBITDA, and achieving a remarkable annual recurring cost optimization. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Played a pivotal role in aligning MIS and streamlining location-wise profit statements, elevating precision and efficacy in reporting. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Played a pivotal role in harmonizing location-wise data, optimizing space utilization, and aligning manpower effectively, enhancing organizational efficiency and resource utilization. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Spearheaded the revival of unit economics, orchestrating a remarkable turnaround from negative CM3 to positive, fortifying the financial health of the business. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Steered and played a pivotal role in successful business acquisitions and mergers, contributing to the company's strategic growth and market consolidation. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Strategic leader in business restructuring, orchestrating timely and effective book closure, and seamless migration of books of accounts for operational excellence. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Strengthened financial integrity by evaluating internal control systems, issuing incisive audit reports, and rectifying errors, fostering transparency in reporting. -
    • Awarded to Shrikaant Daga
      β˜› Successfully orchestrated the closure of a project restructuring for investment, ensuring seamless execution and strategic alignment with organizational goals. -