Umesh Pradhan

• Seasoned Finance professional showcasing 32+ years of extensive career. Awarded as ‘100 Most Influential CFOs of India’ in 2016: By CIMA; Presented with CFO Leadership Award in 2017: By Indira Brand Slam.• Over these years I have handled responsibilities at various capacities across branches of finance including Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Fund Raising, Fund Management, Statutory Compliance, etc.• I pride myself for my ability to understand the value chain of the business and drive its efficiency and productivity through strategic financial management.• Currently engaged with Athena Education group, at Dubai, as Chief Financial Officer since October 2020.• Before joining Athena at Dubai, I worked with Zee Learn Limited for 7 years as Chief Financial Officer.• My previous roles includes working as Director Finance at Turner General Entertainment Networks India Pvt Ltd (Time Warner Group) for 3 years, Director- Finance & Accounts at Reliance Big Broadcasting Pvt Ltd for 2.5 years, Vice President-Accounts at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited for 13 years and during early stint worked with J.K. Helene Curtis Ltd., Guest Kean Williams Limited, Cadbury India Ltd. • Ability to foresee and plan business and mobilize resources to achieve and improve business results. Demonstrated excellence in preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position; driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of budgets, financial management strategies with key focus on profitability and achievement of organizational objectives.• Scaled up the corporate ladder to Vice President-Accounts from Assistant Accountant within a period of 8 years and grew to CXO-level position within the next 7 years by 2013.• Significant experience of Mergers, De-mergers, Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Compliance, Investor Relationship.• Proficient in maximizing operational and financial performance, driving growth, generating revenues, maximizing shareholder value, improving profits & team performance.• Experienced in conceptualizing & implementing financial procedures and systems.• Proficient in preparing annual budgets, business plans and internal projections.• Experience in ensuring all kind of Statutory, Legal and Regulatory Compliance.• Adept at working and performing under demanding work environments, meeting deadlines, team building and steering the organization to progress & profitability.