Suhas Deshpande

Having progressed through a successful finance leadership journey with Mahindra and built extensive domestic and international experience across manufacturing, FMCG, dairy, agriculture, and global businesses, I aspire to lead enterprise finance as a strategic business partner. I bring broad expertise across Finance, Treasury, Strategy, M&A, Governance, and Digital Transformation to drive profitable growth, business excellence, capital efficiency, and long-term value while building high-performing teams and future-ready organizations.

Director – Finance | Enterprise Finance & CFO Responsibilities at Schreiber Dynamix Dairies (2022-01 – Present)

• Lead Finance, Treasury, Taxation, Compliance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Governance for one of India's leading dairy manufacturing organizations.
• Partner with the Board and senior leadership to drive financial strategy, business planning, and profitable growth.
• Manage fundraising, equity restructuring, M&A, and business integration to support expansion and strengthen capital structure.
• Improve cash flow, working capital, treasury, receivables, inventory, and funding efficiency across the business.
• Ensure strong financial controls, statutory compliance, risk management, and accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to improve cost efficiency, EBITDA, and overall business performance.
• Evaluate CapEx, plant expansion, sustainability, renewable energy, and digital transformation projects to support long-term growth.
• Build and lead high-performing finance teams, driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Director – Finance | Enterprise Finance & CFO Responsibilities at Schreiber Dynamix Dairies (2022-01 – Present)

Achievements

• Successfully secured USD 62 Million equity infusion, enabling Schreiber to become a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Instrumental in obtaining ₹100+ Crore Government Subsidy, one of the largest strategic financial initiatives undertaken by the organization.
• Led acquisition of strategic milk procurement assets valued at ₹113 Crore, significantly strengthening backwards integration and supply chain capabilities.
• Reduced working capital by USD 15 Million, substantially improving liquidity and cash conversion efficiency.
• Delivered USD 4 Million annual cost optimization through financial discipline, operational improvements, and strategic cost management.
• Improved EBITDA from approximately USD 15 Million to USD 24 Million through profitability enhancement initiatives.
• Successfully obtained Board approvals for major CapEx investments, including Cheese Plant, Whey Protein facility, and renewable energy projects.
• Received the prestigious President's Award for exceptional business and financial leadership.

Regional Finance Controller at Schreiber Dynamix Dairies (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Directed regional finance operations across multiple manufacturing facilities while ensuring financial governance, compliance, and business performance.
• Managed budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, customer profitability, pricing strategies, and financial reporting for leading multinational customers.
• Partnered with operations and commercial teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, customer profitability, and financial discipline.
• Led government incentive programs and strategic funding initiatives supporting long-term capital investments.

Regional Finance Controller at Schreiber Dynamix Dairies (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Achievements

• Successfully secured ₹3 Crore government subsidy.
• Nominated for prestigious Global Leadership Development Program (USA).
• Recognized for outstanding leadership leading to promotion as CFO.

Business Controller at Mahindra Agri Solutions (2014-01 – 2021-12)

• Led finance operations across diversified businesses including Seeds, Dairy, Fruit Exports, Organic Foods, Retail Foods, Telecom Ventures, Coffee Retail, and Agri Startups.
• Partnered with CEOs and Business Heads to establish financial strategies, investment planning, pricing models, and business expansion initiatives.
• Managed budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, working capital, business performance reviews, internal controls, and commercial finance.
• Evaluated new business opportunities, acquisitions, product diversification, and strategic investments supporting long-term growth.

Business Controller at Mahindra Agri Solutions (2014-01 – 2021-12)

Achievements

• Managed finance for businesses exceeding ₹300 Crore.
• Reduced receivable cycle from 180 days to 35 days.
• Achieved highest 'A' Internal Audit Rating.
• Received prestigious CFO NEXT100 Award.
• Successfully supported multiple new business launches including Dairy, Organic Foods, Pulses, Edible Oil, Coffee Lounges, Banana Exports, and Dairy Operations.

Controller of Accounts & Finance at Mahindra USA Inc. (Texas, USA) (2008-01 – 2014-12)

• Directed finance, accounting, commercial finance, costing, inventory management, treasury, compliance, and manufacturing finance across US operations.
• Designed financial systems and reporting frameworks for three tractor manufacturing facilities.
• Partnered with sales, operations, and manufacturing leadership to drive profitability and operational excellence.
• Managed budgeting, financial reporting, audit compliance, and strategic cost reduction initiatives.

Controller of Accounts & Finance at Mahindra USA Inc. (Texas, USA) (2008-01 – 2014-12)

Achievements

• Transformed Mahindra USA from a loss-making entity into a profitable business.
• Increased tractor sales from 6,450 units to over 13,000 units.
• Delivered USD 3.7 Million cost reduction.
• Received President's Award for Cost Leadership.

Manager – Accounts & Finance at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Nagpur Plant) (2004-01 – 2008-12)

• Successfully implemented SAP FI/CO.
• Introduced the innovative Red Alert Reporting System for proactive financial monitoring.
• Strengthened plant financial controls and statutory compliance.

Manager – Accounts & Finance at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Nagpur Plant) (2004-01 – 2008-12)

Achievements

• Recipient of the Star of FES Award at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (2008), presented by the President in recognition of outstanding performance and contributions.

PGDBM in Business Management – Bhavan's College of Business Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Nagpur University

Chartered Accountant (ICA) in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India