Nimesh Joshi

Senior Finance Leader with 30 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), P&L Management, Cost Accounting, and Strategic Finance across India and East Africa. Proven track record managing Rs. 1,200 Crore turnover operations, leading teams of 109+ finance professionals, and delivering measurable cost savings from Day 1. Deep expertise in automobile dealerships and manufacturing industries.

CMA-qualified with international exposure across Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya. Immediate joiner available for senior finance leadership roles.

Finance Consultant (Freelance) at Sancheti Hospital, Pune; Anant Toyota -- Shaw Motors – Tata Commercial Dealerships (Mumbai/Pune) (2024-01 – Present)

Providing interim finance leadership and internal audit services to automobile dealerships and healthcare clients

• Conducting process reviews, MIS design, and statutory compliance advisory

Deputy CFO at Sai Service Pvt Ltd (2022-11 – 2024-11)

Multi-brand automobile dealership group

• Led Finance & Accounts function for one of Maharashtra's largest automobile dealership groups
• Oversaw financial reporting, working capital management, banking relationships, and statutory compliance
• Implemented process improvements reducing monthly close cycle time and improving reporting accuracy
• Managed GST filings, tax audits, and liaised with SBI, ICICI, HDFC, and Yes Bank for credit facilities

Vice President – Finance & Accounts at Chowgule Industries Pvt Ltd (2008-02 – 2022-03)

Maruti/Swaraj Mazda & Eicher/MAN automobile dealership and construction business | 60 locations across Maharashtra & Goa | Turnover: Rs. 1,200 Crore

• Led Finance & Accounts function across 60 locations, managing a team of 109 accounts professionals
• Drove elimination of Rs. 125 Crore bank finance — made all company properties mortgage/collateral-free and removed corporate and personal director guarantees
• Achieved VAT savings of Rs. 15 Lakh per month through strategic structuring of customer discounts
• Delivered 15 consecutive years of 31st March accounts finalized and audited, signoff by 30th April (Deloitte & CNK)
• Represented the company in land acquisition and lease negotiations across multiple locations
• Managed banking relationships with SBI, ICICI, HDFC, Yes Bank, Federal Bank, IDBI, HSBC, and ABN Amro

Finance Manager at Primefuels (T) Ltd (2004-12 – 2008-01)

Fuel transport network – Rail & Road operations across East Africa

• Managed full Finance & Accounts function including monthly management accounts and cash flow reporting
• Prepared truck-wise profitability reports, cash flow statements, and pricing/tender submissions
• Controlled supplier payments, inventory and cost analysis for multi-country operations

Department Head – Finance & Accounts at M-Tech Industries (2001-03 – 2004-12)

Plastic mould manufacturer supplying Nilkamal Plastics, Electrolux, TVS, Telco | Turnover: Rs. 5 Crore

• Managed accounts through finalization; handled Excise (RT-12, TR-6), Modvat, Sales Tax, and Service Tax returns
• Represented company at Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Excise department hearings independently

Financial Controller at TOP Industries Ltd (1999-09 – 2001-02)

Plastic products manufacturer (chairs, buckets, water tanks, PVC items) | 400+ employees | Turnover: Rs. 30 Crore

• Full charge of Finance & Accounts for a multi-shift manufacturing operation with 400+ workers
• Managed LC openings, IDF approvals, VAT returns, IRS returns and statutory compliance
• Led computerisation of accounts from manual systems to Tally — reduced reporting lag significantly

Assistant Manager – Finance at KEC International Ltd (RPG Enterprise) (1996-04 – 1999-08)

Power Transmission Tower manufacturer | Overseas projects: Middle East, Africa, Brazil | Turnover: Rs. 1,000 Crore

• Compiled and analysed MIS profitability reports for overseas projects, reporting variance with reasons to management
• Prepared monthly budgets and tower costing for all international projects; managed export documentation and LC negotiations (including third-party and back-to-back LCs)

Accounts Officer at Dalal Consultants & Engineers Pvt Ltd (1993-08 – 1996-03)

Civil & industrial project design and construction consultancy | Turnover: Rs. 30 Crore

CMA / AICWA in Cost & Management Accountant – Institute of Cost Accountants of India (1995-12)

B.Com in Commerce – Narsee Monjee (N.M.) College, Mumbai University (1993-04)

Diploma in Tax Management – Wellingkar's Institute of Management, Mumbai

CA Entrance – Passed (First Attempt) in Chartered Accountancy – ICAI (1990-11)