Bajrang Sharma

Finance &

• Accounts leader with 23+ years of diverse experience across Iron &

• Steel, Petrochemicals, Cables, Mining &

• Power sectors. A non-CA professional who has built deep financial and commercial expertise through extensive hands-on exposure and consistent results. Proven record in Financial Controlling, Balance Sheet Finalization, O2C/AR, AP, Budgeting/Forecasting, Costing, Taxation (GST/Direct Tax), Treasury &

• Banking. Skilled in Advanced Excel/VBA, Tally ERP, SAP (MM/SD/FI), and process automation, with a strong focus on problem solving, cost savings, system development, and process transparency. Recognized for creating accurate, efficient, and scalable systems, and for leading high-performing cross-functional teams.

Head - Commercial at Paras Energy & Natural Resources (2026-03 – Present)

Thermal & Solar Power Plant with Gas Business (Reporting to MD)

• Managing the Gas Supplies through various vendors for the group
• Managing the Power Supplies to Various vendors (Contract, Billing, Payment followup, meeting)
• Preparing financial projections and paybacks for new projects
• Final Approval Authority for Payments to Vendors of the Paras and 2 other companies
• Coordinating with Plant for Maintenance Contracts, Production reports & MIS, Commercial Activities
• Working with MD & Head Office team to support any functions of the company

DGM – Finance & Accounts at Aarti Steels Ltd (2022-03 – 2026-03)

Manufacturer of Sponge Iron, Steel Billets & Rolled Products with Captive Power Plant (Reporting to CFO & Directors)

• Leading Finance & Accounts as Deputy HOD; responsible for unit profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and weekly costing reviews, resolving cross functional dept issues
• Approve vendor/contractor payments, oversee receivables, payroll, taxation, and statutory compliance. (AR/ AP / Taxation)
• Drive balance sheet finalization and consolidation with HO with Banking Compliance
• Heading SAP implementation across plant (Mainly SD/MM/FI/PP)
• Currently leading a team of 18 members, and making systems and automation with the help of Excel, Googlesheets, Forms and improving efficiency and accountability

Sr. Manager – Commercial & Accounts Receivable at Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd (2017-07 – 2022-02)

Manufacturer of HT/LT Cables, Conductors & EPC Projects (Reporting to Directors & CFO)

• Headed a large team managing Order-to-Cash cycle for ~1000 domestic, government & export customers
• Oversaw Accurate Billing Raising & Submission, Reconciliations, bank guarantees, LCs, export benefits, MIS & GSTR-1 reporting
• Strengthened receivables management, improved collection cycles, and reduced overdue AR
• Reviewing with Directors with Marketing Meet, Customer Meet, Improve Collection and Sales

Manager – Accounts & Finance at Epsilon Carbon Pvt Ltd (2014-12 – 2017-07)

Manufacturer of Petrochemicals & Coal Tar, JSW Group Affiliate (Reporting to Plant Head, CFO & Directors)

• Handled Accounts, Finance & Taxation for two Odisha-based units
• Led the greenfield Carbon Black project, establishing finance & accounting systems from scratch
• Ensured compliance with statutory audits (VAT, CST, ET, Excise & Service Tax), assessments, and internal controls

Sr. Manager – Accounts & Finance at Amritesh Industries Pvt Ltd (2009-09 – 2014-11)

Manufacturer of Calcined Petroleum Coke (Reporting to CFO & Directors)

• Heading Accounts, Finance, AR/AP, taxation, audits, assessments, and bank Liaisoning
• Finalizing balance sheets and Tax returns and prepared CMA data for bank funding
• Strengthened compliance & employee statutory obligations

Accounts Manager at ML Group of Companies (2004-06 – 2009-08)

Diversified group (Tea Gardens, Iron Ore Mines, Steel Units, Rice & Flour Mills, Aviation) (Reporting to Directors)

• Managed end-to-end accounts, sales, purchases, funds for Tea Garden operations. Attending Auctions and Customers Interactions for Order
• Finalizing balance sheets for multiple companies within the group
• Supported group-level audits and fund planning

Branch Accountant at Nervi Engineers Pvt Ltd (2003-03 – 2004-06)

Railway Civil Contractor (Bridge Projects) (Reporting to Head-Finance & Director)

• Managed branch accounts for Odisha Unit, including cash, bank, Sales Tax and vendor transactions
• Ensured timely reporting and reconciliations with HO

MBA in Finance – Sikkim Manipal University (2011)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Utkal University (2004)

PGDCA in Computer Applications – Aptech (2002)