Sumeet Nadkarni

Proven finance leader with 20+ years of global experience driving enterprise growth, financial transformation, and sustainable profitability across IT, BPM, Analytics, Cyber Security and Media sectors. Known for shaping financial strategy, optimizing P&L performance, and enabling global expansion through robust FP&A, commercial excellence, and governance frameworks. Collaborated with Boards and CXOs to strengthen governance, shape investment decisions, and drive value creation across geographies.

Proven success in partnering with CXOs to drive capital efficiency, design data-led pricing and forecasting models, and strengthen business resilience across multi-entity, cross-border operations. A trusted finance executive who combines strategic foresight with hands-on leadership — transforming finance functions into value-creation partners that deliver measurable business impact.

CFO at The CFO Centre, India (2025-12 – Present)

Joined the India team of CFO Centre to provide strategic, part-time CFO leadership to entrepreneurial and growth-stage businesses, helping owners improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, and scale with confidence.

Sr Consultant, Business Finance Head at Tata Consultancy Services (2010-04 – 2025-08)

Directed financial strategy for multi-billion-dollar global business units including India GEO BPS, Analytics & Insights, and Cyber Security - with full P&L accountability and strategic oversight.

• Integrated TCS e-Serve into TCS, aligning governance, reporting, and performance frameworks across entities.
• Architected pricing frameworks and deal models that improved global bid competitiveness and margin visibility.
• Partnered with CXOs to define financial strategy, capital allocation, and profitability roadmaps for high-growth business units
• Led a high-performance finance team delivering strategic insights, rolling forecasts, and scenario analysis.
• Enhanced forecast accuracy and decision-making through dynamic FP&A dashboards and variance analytics.
• Recognized for strengthening financial predictability and governance during periods of accelerated business growth and strategic acquisitions.

Assistant Vice President – Corporate Finance at WNS Global Services (2007-12 – 2010-03)

Key member of the Corporate Finance Leadership Team, managing US GAAP consolidation, global reporting, and financial strategy for a 34-subsidiary structure.

• Led global consolidation under US GAAP for 34 subsidiaries across multiple geographies.
• Successfully automated the ESOP accounting process at WNS, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Reduced financial close cycle from 45 days to 21 days through structural changes and process automation.

Finance Manager at Rediff.com India Ltd. (2004-01 – 2007-11)

Core finance leader supporting NASDAQ FPO readiness, financial compliance, and global FP&A delivery.

• Directed FP&A, MIS, financial reporting, treasury management and risk & compliance activities for global operations under Indian & US GAAP.
• Supported NASDAQ-listed reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with SEC reporting norms.
• Partnered with functional heads and the CFO for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Strengthened reporting accuracy and compliance, ensuring transparent investor communication.
• Managed a 10-member team, driving efficiency, ownership, and high performance

Audit Senior – Assurance & Advisory Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC India) (2001-04 – 2004-01)

Led statutory, tax, and foreign reporting audits for Fortune 500 and multinational clients, providing insights to improve governance and efficiency.

• Partnered with CFOs to identify financial control enhancements and process optimization opportunities.
• Delivered advisory inputs that improved financial accuracy, reporting timelines, and audit readiness

Articleship – Audit & Advisory at Deloitte India (1997-08 – 2001-02)

Gained comprehensive experience across statutory audit, tax audit, and financial advisory, developing a strong foundation in controls, compliance, and client management.

Chartered Accountant (CA) in Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Commerce