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Gifty M. Saji

Consultant || Business Strategy & Partnering || FP&A || Transformation || Financial Controls and Reporting || Business/Commercial Finance || Start-Up || Pre-Opening || Woman in Leadership || Voyager

Bengaluru

10+ years of work experience

Table Space
Sep 20251 yr 2 mosPresent

India

CFO Office
Career Break
Jun 20253 mosAug 2025

Greater Bengaluru Area

Life Skills Unlocked - Driving & Swimming. ( Both of which I am still not confident in! )
Table Space
Sep 20249 mosMay 2025

Bengaluru

VRO Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 20231 yr 1 moJul 2024

On-site

I orchestrated end-to-end FP&A functions, deploying sophisticated forecasting methodologies that empowered data-backed strategic decisions. I championed aggressive cost optimization initiatives, leading to significant reductions in costs and operational savings. My role involved negotiating critical financial agreements to strengthen the company’s capital structure and liquidity profile. I also engineered a streamlined budgeting framework, enhancing financial agility and accuracy. Achievements: I secured $10M in strategic bridge funding from prominent investors, leading comprehensive due diligence and feasibility analyses. I drove new market penetration with rigorous market research and post-launch financial performance reviews, sustaining scalable business growth from 7 to 40 plus restaurants,
VRO Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 202210 mosJun 2023

India

Group Financial Controller - V&RO Hospitality ||Badmaash : Mirage : Hangover : Tycoons : Nevermind : Plan B : Cafe Noir : ONIB : Holy DOH : Taki-Taki : CAVO||
Hilton
Nov 202111 mosSep 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Cluster Assistant Financial Controller at Hilton Embassy Golf Links, Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park (Pre-opening) I commanded financial oversight for a premier portfolio of 619 rooms and a convention center generating over ₹288 Cr annually. I instituted rigorous cost management protocols and led vendor negotiations to secure optimal contractual terms. My initiatives included profitability enhancement strategies and comprehensive hotel licensing and regulatory compliance. Achievements: I pioneered Hilton India’s first successful implementation of Birchstreet procurement software, earning accolades from corporate leadership for excellence.
Accor
Apr 20183 y 6 moOct 2021

Bengaluru

Marriott International
Jan 20162 y 3 moApr 2018

India

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Education

Xavier Institute Of Management and Research

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services

Xavier Institute Of Management and Research

20132 yrs2015
Pillai College of Arts,Commerce and Science

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

Pillai College of Arts,Commerce and Science

20083 yrs2011

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Headline

Consultant || Business Strategy & Partnering || FP&A || Transformation || Financial Controls and Reporting || Business/Commercial Finance || Start-Up || Pre-Opening || Woman in Leadership || Voyager

About

Finance professional with over a decade of experience in financial management, FP&A, and cost optimization across diverse industries. As Associate Director of Finance at Table Space, led financial operations and drove profitability through advanced forecasting techniques and strategic decision-making. Focused on aligning financial strategies with organizational goals to achieve operational efficiency. Skilled in financial reporting and management consulting, with a track record of implementing budgeting frameworks and improving financial agility. Adept at fostering collaboration within teams and negotiating agreements to enhance capital structure. Strong commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Consultant at Table Space, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, India, CFO Office

Health and well-being at Career Break, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Life Skills Unlocked - Driving & Swimming. ( Both of which I am still not confident in! )

Associate Director of Finance at Table Space, Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos, Bengaluru

Associate Director of Finance & Business Support at VRO Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo, On-site, I orchestrated end-to-end FP&A functions, deploying sophisticated forecasting methodologies that empowered data-backed strategic decisions. I championed aggressive cost optimization initiatives, leading to significant reductions in costs and operational savings. My role involved negotiating critical financial agreements to strengthen the company’s capital structure and liquidity profile. I also engineered a streamlined budgeting framework, enhancing financial agility and accuracy. Achievements: I secured $10M in strategic bridge funding from prominent investors, leading comprehensive due diligence and feasibility analyses. I drove new market penetration with rigorous market research and post-launch financial performance reviews, sustaining scalable business growth from 7 to 40 plus restaurants,

Group Financial Controller at VRO Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Sep 2022 - Jun 2023 · 10 mos, India, Group Financial Controller - V&RO Hospitality ||Badmaash : Mirage : Hangover : Tycoons : Nevermind : Plan B : Cafe Noir : ONIB : Holy DOH : Taki-Taki : CAVO||

Cluster Assistant Financial Controller at Hilton, Nov 2021 - Sep 2022 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Cluster Assistant Financial Controller at Hilton Embassy Golf Links, Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park (Pre-opening) I commanded financial oversight for a premier portfolio of 619 rooms and a convention center generating over ₹288 Cr annually. I instituted rigorous cost management protocols and led vendor negotiations to secure optimal contractual terms. My initiatives included profitability enhancement strategies and comprehensive hotel licensing and regulatory compliance. Achievements: I pioneered Hilton India’s first successful implementation of Birchstreet procurement software, earning accolades from corporate leadership for excellence.

Financial Controller at Accor, Apr 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 y 6 mo, Bengaluru

Finance Manager at Marriott International, Jan 2016 - Apr 2018 · 2 y 3 mo, India

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services, Xavier Institute Of Management and Research

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance, Pillai College of Arts,Commerce and Science