Jagdish Baravkar

I am a results-driven finance leader with over two decades of experience in steering financial strategy, planning, and operations across the manufacturing and FMCG sectors. A qualified CMA and SAP FI/CO-certified professional, I bring a unique blend of deep functional expertise and system-driven process excellence.

Having led end-to-end finance functions—including FP&A, product costing, audit, compliance, and board reporting—I’ve successfully partnered with CXOs to drive profitability, optimize working capital, and enable business transformation. My background includes leading large-scale SAP implementations, greenfield projects, cost optimization programs, and cross-functional initiatives that delivered measurable business impact.

During a recent career break, I’ve invested in strengthening my capabilities in SAP, IFRS, and modern financial management practices to align with the evolving expectations from finance leaders in digital and growth-focused organizations.

I’m now seeking impactful leadership roles such as CFO, Head of Finance, FP&A, or Costing—where I can contribute to strategic growth, operational excellence, and value creation.

✓  Associate Member of the Institute Cost Accountants of India ICWA.
✓  Seasoned finance leader with 15+ years of experience in the FMCG sector. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Proven expertise in Record to Report (R2R) processes, with 10 consecutive year-end closings. Well-versed in India GAAP, Ind AS, IFRS, and statutory tax regulations.
✓ SAP S/4HANA Proficiency: SAP Certified with deep functional knowledge of FI, CO, MM, SD, and PP modules. Skilled in leveraging SAP for process automation and reporting enhancements.
✓ Product Costing & Manufacturing Finance: Hands-on experience in standard costing and plant finance, including CK40N, KSV5, KSII, KSS2, CO88, and CKMLCP. Achieved 98% product cost accuracy vs standard.
✓ Month-End Closing & Financial Accuracy: Delivered timely and accurate financial closings with focus on COGS, revenue, trade deductions, OPEX, AR/AP, depreciation, interest, ECL, inventory valuation, and contingent liabilities.
✓ Management Reporting (MIS): Designed and optimized internal MIS frameworks using segment-wise allocations across business lines, regions, and product portfolios.
✓ FP&A & Strategic Planning: Led preparation of 5-year strategic plans and annual budgets (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), covering granular breakup of product, revenue, cost, working capital, capex, and EBITDA.
✓ Financial Controls & SOX Compliance: Conducted periodic reviews to strengthen financial governance using SOX-based assurance methodology.
✓ Audit & Regulatory Compliance: Successfully managed internal, statutory, tax, and cost audits ensuring timely completion and regulatory compliance.
✓ System & Process Improvement: Identified and implemented SAP-aligned process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial control.
✓ Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Efficiently managed cash flows and working capital, optimizing DIO, DSO, TAR, and TAP metrics.
✓ Cross-Functional Leadership: Represented Finance in critical cross-functional forums including Sourcing, Pricing, Costing, Safety, and POSH.
✓ People Development & Training: Led finance teams and conducted periodic training on business processes, SAP upgrades, and financial policies.

Associate Member of Institute of cost and management accountant of India 

Batchelor of commerce 

SAP Certified FI CO Consultant