Subhro Ghosh

Enterprise growth CFO with 20+ years of leadership across $100m–$800m P&L environments in ANZ, ASEAN and India. Deep experience across technology, SaaS, distribution and consumer platforms. Trusted advisor to CEOs, Boards and investors, driving EBITDA expansion, recurring revenue transformation and disciplined capital allocation to strengthen long-term enterprise value.

Proven track record of scaling multi-entity businesses, integrating acquisitions and embedding governance in founder-led environments.

Group CFO at iSOFT Group (2024-07 – Present)

Diversified cross-border platform spanning technology consulting, managed services, venture capital and consumer health brands across Australia, Singapore and India. Mandate: Professionalise and scale a founder-led, multi-entity diversified group through capital discipline, governance strengthening and commercial performance visibility.

• Lead group-wide P&L, capital strategy, commercial forecasting and enterprise performance architecture
• Restructured group entity framework to improve tax efficiency, investor clarity and operational accountability
• Implemented performance dashboards and contract-level margin analytics, improving managed services margin by 15%
• Managed Angel investors and Secured non-dilutive R&D funding across technology and food verticals
• Directed cross-border investment execution including valuation, SPA and CCPS structuring
• Designed enterprise risk management framework, strengthened internal control environment, and formalized board-level governance architecture across multi-entity operations

GROUP CFO at Learnt Group (2022-04 – 2024-06)

PE-backed EdTech SaaS platform delivering online learning solutions across Australia.

• Led strategic FP&A, board reporting and funding strategy
• Shifted revenue mix toward recurring SaaS model, increasing ARR to 45%
• Delivered 11% revenue growth and 33% EBITDA through cost discipline and margin optimisation
• Supported acquisitions of Vasto and Catapult; aligned systems and financial governance
• Maintained zero-debt capital structure while funding platform growth
• Implemented unified analytics platform (Fathom) enhancing board-level visibility

Financial Controller (Interim) at Forward Ability Support (2021-09 – 2022-04)

A$100 million diversified services ecosystem across retail, accommodation and clinical support. Executive mandate to strengthen financial governance, cash discipline and reporting transparency during COVID-impacted operations.

• Oversaw board reporting, funding compliance, working capital and treasury
• Led 13-person finance team and SAP implementation
• Improved credit control, reduced aged receivables by 10%
• Strengthened internal controls across supplier rebate recognition ($6–7m impact)

Regional Finance Director, South Asia & Finance Controller, ANZ at Avnet (2011-07 – 2020-04)

A $22 bn US multinational electronics distribution business with 15K FTE across 80 countries. Regional finance lead for $800m ANZ & South Asia platform.

• Led annual planning, treasury, tax, FX, and governance across multiple jurisdictions
• Expanded ANZ revenue from $45m to $70m; improved margin from 2% to 6%
• Reduced DSO by 7+ days, improving reinvestment capacity
• Implemented FX hedging and sales profitability BI tools
• Offshored transactional finance, enhancing cost efficiency and scalability

Finance Director at VWR International/Avantor (2010 – 2011)

Pharma sector

Finance Controller at Avnet (2007 – 2010)

Technology sector

Financial Controller at TNT India (2004 – 2007)

Supply Chain & Logistics

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Costing & Taxation – St Xavier's College, Kolkata

Chartered Accountant – Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand

Company Secretary Certification – Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Cost and Management Accountant – Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Change Management – Harvard Manage Mentor

Transformation Leadership – Kinicki Associates Inc.