Shuchi Patni

Chartered Accountant with 12+ years of progressive experience across Manufacturing, Shipping, Pharmaceutical, Drilling, and Shared Services environments. Experienced in delivering Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Global Shared Services (GSS) leadership, Budgeting & Forecasting, Manufacturing Finance, Financial Controllership, Business Partnering, and Process Transformation. Currently leading a Global Shared Services organization supporting FP&A, Cash Application, and Business Intelligence functions across multiple regions.

Experienced in driving finance transitions, implementing automation solutions, optimizing financial processes, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights to executive leadership. Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing global stakeholder relationships, improving reporting efficiency through Power BI and automation initiatives, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and corporate governance requirements.

Senior Manager Finance & Accounts - Robertshaw

(2025-10)

• Lead a Global Shared Services Center (GSSC) supporting FP&A, Cash Application, and Business Intelligence functions across global manufacturing operations.
• Manage a team of 18 finance professionals, driving performance, governance, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement across Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Own forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, inventory reporting, PPV analysis, BOM reviews, labor and overhead cost analysis, supporting executive decision-making for manufacturing operations.
• Successfully transitioned finance processes from global manufacturing plants to the India Shared Services Center, ensuring business continuity and standardized processes.
• Partner with plant finance, operations, procurement, and leadership teams to improve cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance.
• Drive Power BI and reporting automation initiatives, transforming manual reporting into interactive dashboards and improving reporting efficiency.
• Develop and implement KPIs, governance frameworks, and performance management processes to enhance service quality and accountability within GSSC operations.
• Support strategic initiatives including working capital optimization, inventory management, cost reduction programs, and finance transformation projects.

Manager Finance & Accounts - Foresight Group

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Spearheading the Shipping Segment within the group, overseeing its financial operations and performance.
• Compiling standalone and consolidated financial statements for the Foresight group and the Shipping segment, ensuring adherence to IFRS for statutory audits.
• Managed group-level intercompany accounting and consolidation activities across multiple entities.
• Led budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes, providing strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Auditing and verifying compliance of daily accounting activities, including revenue recognition, accounts receivable and payable, accruals, and lease liabilities, in line with IFRS standards.
• Partnering with the SAP team to deploy SAP BPC and FAR modules, optimizing financial processes.
• Executing tax planning strategies, obtaining lower withholding tax certificates, and ensuring timely filing of tax returns.
• Implementing rigorous internal control measures, fortifying the control environment, and mitigating operational risks.

Deputy Manager - LafargeHolcim

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Audited monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the UK business in line with IFRS standards.
• Conducted variance analysis and MIS reporting, supporting informed decision-making in business reviews.
• Enforced internal control compliance and reconciled intra-company accounts.
• Oversaw planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the construction sector, delivering precise financial projections.
• Coordinated with GL and Tax departments to ensure adherence to regulations and policies.
• Led a team to achieve timely and high-quality completion of financial tasks.
• Formulated and revised SOPs to enhance process efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Management Accountant - Shelf Drilling Offshore Service India Pvt. Ltd.

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

• Directed financial processes and variance analysis, crafted MIS reports, and generated US GAAP-compliant statements.
• Executed planning, forecasting, and budgeting, including formulating cash flow statements.
• Oversaw accounting tasks such as revenue recognition and journal entries.
• Led a team to complete external audits and reconcile US GAAP with local standards.
• Managed fixed assets accounting and facilitated physical counts.
• Reconciled bank accounts and administered intercompany transactions.
• Enforced internal control compliance and regulatory adherence.

Assistant Manager - Syntel Pvt. Ltd.

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

• Refined revenue forecasting accuracy through automated pipeline analysis, cutting report generation time, while performing detailed variance & gross margin analysis.
• Compiled and delivered MIS reports to the CEO, partnering with Sales and Delivery teams to maximize margins.

Assistant Manager - F&A - S. A. Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd.

(2013-01 - 2016-01)

• Consolidated financial statements & cash flow reports, optimized liquidity through receivables, credit control & secured credit facilities for business growth.
• Partnered with sales for forecasting & expansion, analyzed financial metrics & prepared stock statements and CMA reports for timely bank submission.

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2013-01)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Kota University (2010-01)