Lakshmi Ramaswamy

Senior Finance Leader with 25+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, statutory compliance, audit management, and financial governance across institutional and development-sector organizations. Proven track record of driving financial discipline, strengthening internal financial controls, and enabling executive and board-level decision-making through MIS reporting and dashboarding. Extensive experience managing international audits and stakeholder relationships (Germany, Kenya) and aligning financial frameworks with institutional accreditation standards such as NAAC and NIRF.

Skilled at leading end-to-end finance operations for multi-project organizations with annual budgets exceeding ₹5 - 10 Crore.

Manager – Finance (Finance Head Role) - KKF India

(2007-11 - 2026-06)

Led the end-to-end finance function for a multi-project organization with significant institutional and international exposure.

• Managed annual budgets exceeding ₹5 - 10 Crore across multiple programs and projects, driving Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for the organization.
• Delivered ~18 – 22% cost optimization through strategic financial planning, monitoring, and financial efficiency initiatives.
• Maintained 100% statutory compliance with zero penalties over 15+ years, covering GST, TDS, PF, and ESI regulatory requirements.
• Developed advanced MIS reports and dashboards, improving management decision-making efficiency by 30–35%.
• Strengthened Internal Financial Controls (IFC), consistently improving statutory and internal audit ratings.
• Led international audits and collaborations with global stakeholders across Germany and Kenya.
• Optimized cash flow and working capital cycles, improving organizational liquidity by 20%.
• Partnered with leadership and the Board, delivering financial insights and reporting to support strategic planning.
• Aligned financial systems, documentation, and audit readiness with NAAC/NIRF institutional accreditation and governance standards.

Manager – Finance & Administration - JSR Constructions

(2006-04 - 2007-10)

• Managed project financials worth ₹10+ Crore, ensuring strict financial discipline and budgetary control.
• Reduced operational costs by 10–12% through vendor negotiations and structured cost control measures.
• Ensured timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance across all project activities.

Accounts Officer - Siva Granite Products

(2003-04 - 2006-03)

• Managed payroll, banking operations, vendor payments, and statutory compliance.
• Improved process efficiency by ~25% through structured financial controls.

Accounts Executive - BPL Wireless Telecommunication Services Ltd

(1998-09 - 2002-01)

• Handled accounting operations, reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial reporting.
• Built foundational expertise in financial systems, statutory compliance, and accounting processes.

MBA - Finance & Administration - Vinayaka Institute of Management Studies (2004)