Jyoti Tauro

Senior FP&A leader with 20 years of experience, in the Middle East. Delivered group-wide FP&A, budgeting and board reporting for a $ 5 billion single family office group, driving 2x revenue growth plans and 4% EBITDA margin improvement. Proven business partner to Group CFOs, C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders, delivering high-quality management reporting, scenario planning, investment analysis and long-range strategic planning.

Finance Manager – FP&A & Business Performance (Interim / Contract) at Ordable (2025-10 – 2026-01)

Direct report to Co-Founders to support multi-country teams

• Led end-to-end FP&A function for a multi-jurisdiction SaaS business, delivering financial planning, performance reporting and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Designed and maintained executive performance dashboards tracking revenue trends, product margin dynamics, OPEX drivers and key business metrics including Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).
• Ensured financial reporting governance to IFRS standards and VAT compliance; standardized financial statements and management reporting processes across business units.
• Identified control gaps in cash management across multiple locations and recommended mitigation frameworks; assessed payroll compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Implemented automated financial workflows for receivables management and reporting, improving submission accuracy and reducing manual effort.
• Consistently delivered quantified, board-ready insights for shareholder value.

Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A & Performance Management at Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Direct report to Senior manager

• Delivered FP&A support across logistics, transportation and oil & gas divisions, providing senior leadership with monthly performance reviews, variance analysis and forward-looking forecasts.
• Led divisional budgeting and rolling reforecast processes in collaboration with business line heads, developing a 2x revenue growth roadmap with clear OPEX and margin improvement targets.
• Conducted investment and ROI analysis for US Military contracts and government tenders using IRR, Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis frameworks, with findings presented directly to C-suite for strategic decision-making.
• Designed and implemented a KPI governance framework at business-unit and individual levels, enabling continuous performance monitoring and variance reporting to senior management.
• Led cross-functional turnaround strategy for an underperforming business unit, driving 7% revenue improvement through data-driven process redesign and structured performance management.

Senior Financial Analyst – Research, Insights & Analytics at Markaz (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Direct report to Managing Director

• Developed and published research frameworks covering macroeconomic trends, sectoral projections and financial performance insights, delivering strategic analysis to board and senior leadership with a 12% improvement in global reach.
• Designed and implemented analytics dashboards and data-driven reporting tools to track business performance, user engagement and market trends — providing real-time insights to executive stakeholders.
• Led business intelligence and data mining initiatives at the intersection of finance, technology and digital strategy, achieving a 5x increase in client enquiries within 6 months through analytics-led decision-making.
• Presented governance business cases and investment proposals to senior management, securing budget approval and delivering 20% improvement in marketing ROI.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams across marketing, technology and operations to ensure consistent reporting standards and accurate data submissions.
• Achieved 5x growth in client enquiries in 6 months at Markaz through AI-enabled analytics and process automation evidencing continuous improvement mindset and technology-forward approach to research.

Senior Financial Analyst – Group FP&A & Corporate Strategy at Agility Global (2003-01 – 2018-12)

Direct report to Director & Executive Board Member

• Served as a core member of the Group FP&A function for one of the world's largest logistics groups, delivering group-wide financial planning, long-range strategic planning, management reporting and board-level performance analysis across a complex multi-entity, multi-geography portfolio ($ 5 bln revenue, across 150+ countries)
• Led and managed group periodic budgets and rolling forecasts targeting 2x revenue growth and 4% EBITDA margin improvement; prepared annual budgets for all business units and subsidiaries with variance reporting to general managers.
• Delivered high-quality board and C-suite reporting including investment memos, ExCo presentations, Management Discussion & Analysis (MDA) documents, investor factsheets and quarterly performance briefings.
• Conducted financial modelling and scenario analysis on investment opportunities across logistics, real estate and technology sectors using DCF, LBO and Sensitivity Analysis, generating a 15% return on investment.
• Led peer benchmarking and competitor analysis across commercial, technology, financial and strategic parameters, delivering actionable insights to drive inorganic growth through M&A.
• Coordinated with country finance teams and divisional heads across global operations to ensure consistent financial governance, accurate data submissions and timely consolidated reporting.
• Contributed to group corporate strategy for geographic expansion into Africa, China, the US and India; evaluated strategic and financial performance of divisional portfolios and advised on cost structure and product mix optimization.
• Assisted in SOX compliance documentation and control walkthroughs; managed governance documentation including NDAs, MoUs and LOIs across cross-border transactions.
• Delivered group-wide FP&A, budgeting, rolling forecasts and board-level reporting across a complex multi-entity portfolio at Agility directly replicating the core responsibilities of a Group FP&A Senior Manager.
• Generated 15% ROI on investment opportunities through rigorous financial modelling (DCF, LBO, Scenario Analysis), demonstrating advanced analytical capability and investment decision-support skills.

Doctorate Degree in Business Administration in Distance Learning in progress – Research in AI, M&A – Edinburgh Napier University (2023-01 – 2028-12)

Global Master of Business Administration in Advanced Strategic Management – University of Manchester (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Master of Business Administration in International Finance & Business – Manipal University (2001-01 – 2003-12)

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce & Accounting – Mangalore University (1998-01 – 2001-12)