Aravinda Kumar Muthu

Chartered Accountant with 27+ years of expertise in Finance, Strategy, Treasury, Risk and Governance across Textiles, Garments, FMCG and Manufacturing. Currently CFO at Best Corporation Pvt. Ltd., managing group companies with turnover of ₹1,800 Cr+.

Recognized for driving financial transformation, project execution, M&A, ERP rollouts, and global business expansion. Adept in financial modeling, cost optimization, compliance, and leadership with a strong record of enabling profitability and operational excellence. Strong track record of partnering with Boards, Promoters and CXOs to drive profitability, growth and shareholder value.

Chief Financial Officer - Best Corporation Pvt. Ltd. - Tirupur

(2025-06)

Leading Hosiery Garment Exporter | ₹1,800 Cr turnover | Group CFO overseeing subsidiaries

• Driving strategic planning, business analysis, financial modeling and governance across group entities.
• Spearheading new project execution from feasibility to commissioning, aligned with corporate strategy.
• Leading M&A, global expansion, and capital structuring initiatives with Board and CXO teams.
• Implementing digital finance transformation with automation of reporting and dashboards.
• Launched profitability improvement programs through margin and cost analysis.
• Strengthened financial governance across group subsidiaries.
• Initiated expansion projects to scale export and production capacity.

Chief Financial Officer - Vandewiele-Savio India Pvt. Ltd. - Coimbatore

(2017-10 - 2024-07)

Belgium-Italian MNC | Textile Machinery | Global Top 3

• Directed Finance, Accounts, Commercial & Administration with full P&L accountability.
• Led group audits, statutory audits, risk management, cash flow planning and budgetary control.
• Managed forex & derivative contracts; reduced exposure and improved efficiency.
• Partnered with production & supply chain teams to align operations with financial targets.
• Implemented digital finance platforms (E-payments, host-to-host banking, digital invoicing).
• Recovered long-pending VAT/GST refunds and closed litigation cases.

Deputy General Manager – Finance - Suguna Foods Ltd. - Coimbatore

(2011-04 - 2016-11)

India's No.1 Poultry & Food Company | ₹6,500 Cr turnover

• Managed ₹1,250 Cr corporate finance portfolio under multiple banking arrangements.
• Directed working capital, long-term financing, ECBs, PCFCs, hedging and treasury operations.
• Built financial models, strategic plans, risk assessments and conducted due diligence.
• Established finance and treasury policies; liaised with regulators and rating agencies.
• Reduced borrowing costs to industry minimum levels.
• Resolved property pledge litigations, safeguarding company financing.
• Awarded STAR PERFORMER – 2016 for financial leadership.

Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts - Tussor Machine Tools - Coimbatore

(2000 - 2011)

Spanish MNC

• Converted EOU to domestic unit under EPCG scheme; settled DGCEI disputes.

AGM – Finance & Accounts - KOB Medical Textiles - Coimbatore

(2000 - 2011)

German MNC

• Directed finance, MIS, costing, forex and compliance reporting.

Manager – Finance & Accounts - Am-Tech Packs Ltd. - Mysore

(2000 - 2011)

US JV

• Executed Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) approved by IDBI.

Chief Accounts Manager - Emerald Group - Coimbatore

(2000 - 2011)

Jewellery Export

• Managed finance and accounts for greenfield projects.

Chartered Accountant - Accounting - ICAI, India (1998)

B.Com. - Commerce - PSG College of Arts & Science (1992) Coimbatore