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Krishna Prasad Burnwal

Senior Finance Manager | FP&A & Business Finance | Financial Planning, Forecasting & Investor Relations | CA | Driving Fundraises, P&L Ownership & Cost Savings for Growth-Stage Startups

Bengaluru

6+ years of work experience

STAN
Aug 20251 yr 2 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

FP&A | Business Finance | Finance Controllership | Revenue Assurance • $30M fundraise support: Led end-to-end 5.5-year financial modelling (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, OpCF, PPE) for new product launches and investor fundraise; partnered directly with CEO and Strategy leadership on unit economics, burn rate, and runway. • MIS & management reporting: Owned monthly BU-level P&Ls and investor-grade dashboards, driving profitability visibility and cost accountability across the organisation. • Treasury & liquidity: Established multi-bank treasury operations across HDFC Bank, YES Bank, IDFC First Bank, and HSBC; managed cash-flow forecasting, fund deployment, and payment approvals. • Capital allocation: Drove Buy vs. Lease analysis delivering ~n36 lakh in annual savings while optimising IRR and preserving operating cash flow. • Revenue assurance: Led Autopay rollout and system-driven B2C invoicing to strengthen revenue recognition, improve collection predictability, and enhance audit trails. • Governance & compliance: Built investor-readiness frameworks and financial policies; implemented Qapita for ESOP and cap-table management; managed GST representations including coordination to unfreeze bank accounts pursuant to a Bombay High Court order. • M&A & strategy: Built standalone and consolidated M&A models including synergy analysis and valuation to support acquisition and expansion decisions. • Cost optimisation: Reduced recurring technology costs via lower-cost OTP provider; instituted centralised expense governance and pre-payment spend controls enforcing budget discipline and ROI focus.
Zetwerk
Aug 20241 yr 1 moAug 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led monthly closing of P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting through coordination with factory-site teams and rigorous reconciliations. • Monitored inventory consumption and accounting, ensuring accurate provisions, expense recognition, and off-books adjustments. • Standardized financial reporting and analysis across Electronics business units, enabling consistency and clarity between corporate and business finance teams. • Designed and presented performance trackers (daily/weekly/monthly) for customer-wise Revenue, Contribution, and EBITDA to enable granular business insights. • Conducted variance analysis on a MoM and AOP basis, identifying key drivers behind P&L fluctuations and recommending strategic actions. • Built and managed detailed monthly budgets for Revenue, EBITDA, Cash Flows, and Working Capital, enabling effective cost control and financial planning. • Developed dynamic financial forecasts (MoM, QoQ, YoY) for P&L, Cash Flow, and Working Capital, supporting agile business decision-making. • Delivered monthly MIS and MCOM reports with KPI dashboards, sales pipeline, and Plan vs. Actuals analysis for leadership and investor reviews. • Evaluated Capex and expansion proposals, prepared MCOM Notes with ROI assessments, and drove strategic approvals with financial justifications. • Partnered with the Co-founder, President, and leadership on AOP planning and monthly business reviews, translating strategic goals into actionable financial plans. • Drove working capital optimization and cost reduction initiatives, improving cash flows and profitability through forecast-driven decision-making. • Managed forex hedging for supplier payments, securing favourable rates and saving ₹50+ lakhs through timely rate locks and bank negotiations.
United Breweries Ltd.
Jul 20242 mosAug 2024

United Breweries Ltd.
Jan 20246 mosJun 2024

• Conducted in-depth market analysis in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal to understand industry trends, market size, customer preferences, and to identify steps to increase company revenue and profits. • Prepared an exhaustive and consolidated FY 24 Beer MRP List of UBL and its competitors and analyzed the Beer Pricing all across India in different states against UBL Beer Portfolio. • Conducted and Drafted State Wise Pricing Review of Beer for presentation before the Management Team for important pricing decision. • Designed a comparison of beer, spirits, wine, and country liquor to understand pricing differences per unit of alcohol among various beverages for making a better presentation before the authorities. • Developed a CAN strategy for North-Eastern states aimed at increasing industry size, volume, and profits for UBL. • Evaluated Capex projections until FY2030 to assess their viability and potential net positive impact on the company. • Created a state-wise fact base for various states, which served as the foundation for both individual state-specific and consolidated strategic plans for UBL. • Monthly analysis of volume, brand segments, and line items from the Profit and Loss statement, focusing on GSR, BTL, and other Sales & Distribution activities. Conduct variance analysis comparing current month results against Forecast (Rofo), Budget, and Last Year-to-Date figures. • Streamlined and standardized the MRP derivation process using cost cards for various UBL products. • Coordinated and facilitated the creation of a Battlefield input template for state-wise presentation to MTs.
United Breweries Ltd.
Aug 20235 mosDec 2023

• Tested controls for the Holding Company (Heineken) by checking the Follow up of Park & Post Approval Matrix; Reconciliation of Account Balance in ERP with Global Format (CIL), Review of OpCo B/S, P&L by RTR Reporting & Accounting Manager, BTL Provisions • Drafted Monthly Reporting of Control and Self – Assessment for reporting to the management team and testing the controls performed on sample basis across Finance, Sales, HR, Procurement & Logistics and Marketing. • Checked Entity level controls for the organization relating to HR Recruitment Policies, Director’s Appointment, Risk Assessment, IA Plan, RP Disclosures.
Tax Connect Advisory Services LLP
Feb 20212 yrs 6 mosJul 2023

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

GST Compliance, Advisory, and Litigation • Led a team of 5 professionals in managing end-to-end GST compliance processes, ensuring accurate and timely filing of GST returns and meticulous reconciliation of Input Tax Credits. Implemented strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in smooth operations and minimal errors in the compliance process. • Designed and streamlined the GST compliance process for a listed entity specializing in EPC contract execution. • Drafting and Review of Appeals before Appellate Authority and Reply to Show Cause Notices filed before the department. • Representation before Departmental Authorities in various litigations and refund matters. • Successfully handled Refund of Input Tax Credits for multiple manufacturing clients, amounting to more than ₹ 6 Crores. • Conducted GST audits to assess compliance levels and identify potential risks. Implemented necessary corrective actions through assessments and thorough analysis to ensure adherence to GST compliance standards. • Provided expert advisory services on Indirect tax, offering valuable guidance on complex transactions and their GST implications. • Effectively interpreted GST regulations and communicated their impact to enable clients to make informed decisions and optimize their tax positions.
Chunder Khator & Associates
Aug 20191 yr 6 mosJan 2021

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Due Diligence • Prepared and meticulously reviewed the Cost Sheet and Employee Benefit Expenses of the Target Entity, covering a period of 3.5 years, as part of the due diligence process for a leading Plastic product supplier. • Conducted a comprehensive verification of Bank Details and meticulously examined the Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) for the Target Entity, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Effectively coordinated with the team to conduct various analyses as required periodically during the due diligence process, facilitating comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the Target Entity's financial and operational aspects. Internal Audit • Assisted in conducting physical verification of fixed assets, specifically focusing on Distribution Transformers (DTRs), Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs), and related equipment for a listed power distribution company. • Performed thorough checks to evaluate the effectiveness of controls in place, identifying areas where improvements were needed to establish appropriate controls at the section level.

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Education

Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

The University of Burdwan

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Accounting and Finance

The University of Burdwan

20162016

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Senior Finance Manager | FP&A & Business Finance | Financial Planning, Forecasting & Investor Relations | CA | Driving Fundraises, P&L Ownership & Cost Savings for Growth-Stage Startups

About

Business Finance Manager with 9+ years across FP&A, strategic financial planning, and controllership — building the models, forecasts, and investor narratives that fund and steer growth-stage companies. I led financial modeling and business strategy for a $30M fundraise at a consumer-tech startup — 5.5-year P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and OpCF models informing unit economics, burn, and runway for CEO and investor conversations. I've owned monthly BU-level P&Ls and budgeting cycles, run trend and variance analysis against Budget/Forecast/LY, and translated corporate strategy into AOP plans with founders and leadership. On the controllership side: I've driven working capital and forex hedging initiatives saving ₹50+ lakhs, evaluated Capex/Buy-vs-Lease decisions (~₹36 lakh annual savings), and built investor-grade MIS and governance frameworks — including ESOP/cap-table systems and GST/compliance resolution work that unfroze a company's bank accounts under a Bombay High Court order. I thrive where financial analysis meets business strategy — turning numbers into decisions that move companies forward.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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ChatGPT

Work experience

Finance Manager at STAN, Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, FP&A | Business Finance | Finance Controllership | Revenue Assurance • $30M fundraise support: Led end-to-end 5.5-year financial modelling (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, OpCF, PPE) for new product launches and investor fundraise; partnered directly with CEO and Strategy leadership on unit economics, burn rate, and runway. • MIS & management reporting: Owned monthly BU-level P&Ls and investor-grade dashboards, driving profitability visibility and cost accountability across the organisation. • Treasury & liquidity: Established multi-bank treasury operations across HDFC Bank, YES Bank, IDFC First Bank, and HSBC; managed cash-flow forecasting, fund deployment, and payment approvals. • Capital allocation: Drove Buy vs. Lease analysis delivering ~n36 lakh in annual savings while optimising IRR and preserving operating cash flow. • Revenue assurance: Led Autopay rollout and system-driven B2C invoicing to strengthen revenue recognition, improve collection predictability, and enhance audit trails. • Governance & compliance: Built investor-readiness frameworks and financial policies; implemented Qapita for ESOP and cap-table management; managed GST representations including coordination to unfreeze bank accounts pursuant to a Bombay High Court order. • M&A & strategy: Built standalone and consolidated M&A models including synergy analysis and valuation to support acquisition and expansion decisions. • Cost optimisation: Reduced recurring technology costs via lower-cost OTP provider; instituted centralised expense governance and pre-payment spend controls enforcing budget discipline and ROI focus.

Assistant Manager - Business Finance - Zetwerk Electronics at Zetwerk, Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led monthly closing of P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting through coordination with factory-site teams and rigorous reconciliations. • Monitored inventory consumption and accounting, ensuring accurate provisions, expense recognition, and off-books adjustments. • Standardized financial reporting and analysis across Electronics business units, enabling consistency and clarity between corporate and business finance teams. • Designed and presented performance trackers (daily/weekly/monthly) for customer-wise Revenue, Contribution, and EBITDA to enable granular business insights. • Conducted variance analysis on a MoM and AOP basis, identifying key drivers behind P&L fluctuations and recommending strategic actions. • Built and managed detailed monthly budgets for Revenue, EBITDA, Cash Flows, and Working Capital, enabling effective cost control and financial planning. • Developed dynamic financial forecasts (MoM, QoQ, YoY) for P&L, Cash Flow, and Working Capital, supporting agile business decision-making. • Delivered monthly MIS and MCOM reports with KPI dashboards, sales pipeline, and Plan vs. Actuals analysis for leadership and investor reviews. • Evaluated Capex and expansion proposals, prepared MCOM Notes with ROI assessments, and drove strategic approvals with financial justifications. • Partnered with the Co-founder, President, and leadership on AOP planning and monthly business reviews, translating strategic goals into actionable financial plans. • Drove working capital optimization and cost reduction initiatives, improving cash flows and profitability through forecast-driven decision-making. • Managed forex hedging for supplier payments, securing favourable rates and saving ₹50+ lakhs through timely rate locks and bank negotiations.

Executive - Planning and Control at United Breweries Ltd., Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 · 2 mos

Finance Trainee - Strategic & Commercial Control at United Breweries Ltd., Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 · 6 mos, • Conducted in-depth market analysis in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal to understand industry trends, market size, customer preferences, and to identify steps to increase company revenue and profits. • Prepared an exhaustive and consolidated FY 24 Beer MRP List of UBL and its competitors and analyzed the Beer Pricing all across India in different states against UBL Beer Portfolio. • Conducted and Drafted State Wise Pricing Review of Beer for presentation before the Management Team for important pricing decision. • Designed a comparison of beer, spirits, wine, and country liquor to understand pricing differences per unit of alcohol among various beverages for making a better presentation before the authorities. • Developed a CAN strategy for North-Eastern states aimed at increasing industry size, volume, and profits for UBL. • Evaluated Capex projections until FY2030 to assess their viability and potential net positive impact on the company. • Created a state-wise fact base for various states, which served as the foundation for both individual state-specific and consolidated strategic plans for UBL. • Monthly analysis of volume, brand segments, and line items from the Profit and Loss statement, focusing on GSR, BTL, and other Sales & Distribution activities. Conduct variance analysis comparing current month results against Forecast (Rofo), Budget, and Last Year-to-Date figures. • Streamlined and standardized the MRP derivation process using cost cards for various UBL products. • Coordinated and facilitated the creation of a Battlefield input template for state-wise presentation to MTs.

Finance Trainee - Process & Control Improvement at United Breweries Ltd., Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos, • Tested controls for the Holding Company (Heineken) by checking the Follow up of Park & Post Approval Matrix; Reconciliation of Account Balance in ERP with Global Format (CIL), Review of OpCo B/S, P&L by RTR Reporting & Accounting Manager, BTL Provisions • Drafted Monthly Reporting of Control and Self – Assessment for reporting to the management team and testing the controls performed on sample basis across Finance, Sales, HR, Procurement & Logistics and Marketing. • Checked Entity level controls for the organization relating to HR Recruitment Policies, Director’s Appointment, Risk Assessment, IA Plan, RP Disclosures.

Executive at Tax Connect Advisory Services LLP, Feb 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, GST Compliance, Advisory, and Litigation • Led a team of 5 professionals in managing end-to-end GST compliance processes, ensuring accurate and timely filing of GST returns and meticulous reconciliation of Input Tax Credits. Implemented strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in smooth operations and minimal errors in the compliance process. • Designed and streamlined the GST compliance process for a listed entity specializing in EPC contract execution. • Drafting and Review of Appeals before Appellate Authority and Reply to Show Cause Notices filed before the department. • Representation before Departmental Authorities in various litigations and refund matters. • Successfully handled Refund of Input Tax Credits for multiple manufacturing clients, amounting to more than ₹ 6 Crores. • Conducted GST audits to assess compliance levels and identify potential risks. Implemented necessary corrective actions through assessments and thorough analysis to ensure adherence to GST compliance standards. • Provided expert advisory services on Indirect tax, offering valuable guidance on complex transactions and their GST implications. • Effectively interpreted GST regulations and communicated their impact to enable clients to make informed decisions and optimize their tax positions.

Audit Assistant at Chunder Khator & Associates, Aug 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Due Diligence • Prepared and meticulously reviewed the Cost Sheet and Employee Benefit Expenses of the Target Entity, covering a period of 3.5 years, as part of the due diligence process for a leading Plastic product supplier. • Conducted a comprehensive verification of Bank Details and meticulously examined the Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) for the Target Entity, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Effectively coordinated with the team to conduct various analyses as required periodically during the due diligence process, facilitating comprehensive evaluation and assessment of the Target Entity's financial and operational aspects. Internal Audit • Assisted in conducting physical verification of fixed assets, specifically focusing on Distribution Transformers (DTRs), Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs), and related equipment for a listed power distribution company. • Performed thorough checks to evaluate the effectiveness of controls in place, identifying areas where improvements were needed to establish appropriate controls at the section level.

Education

Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Accounting and Finance, The University of Burdwan