Ankur Singhal

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About Ankur Singhal

Senior Finance Leader, qualified Chartered Accountant (first attempt) with a strategic focus, offering 20+ years of expertise in Corporate finance, controllership, and strategic finance within telecom & aviation sectors and start-up spaceProven expertise in FP & A, treasury, financial accounting, compliance, partnerships & operations. Serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership, extending influence in commercial support and enterprise risk management.↳ My skill set includes-• Digital Transformation• Budgeting and Forecasting• Compliance and Governance• Financial Planning & Analysis• Strategic Business Partnership• Investor Relations & Risk Management↳ Current Role As the AVP Finance at IndiGo, I lead the operational finance vertical, managing critical aspects such as FP & A, Financial Accounting and Business Partnering. I oversee a broad range of functions including compliance, operations & strategic partnerships managing a diverse team within a complex, multi site operational structure across India.↳ Previous Roles As CFO at COLT Technology, I executed the roadmap for establishing the telecom (fibre optics) business in India. It involved obtaining necessary licenses & managing compliance, while developing both the finance and business teams. It was crucial in optimizing business processes and establishing a compliant governance model. As Sr Finance Manager at British Telecom, I oversaw financial reporting activities, managed the Quarterly Investor package for UK business and led the IFRS 15 Revenue Reporting initiative. ↳ Some notable achievements - Delivered additional contract benefits of USD 60 million through rigorous contract reviews and timely information provisioning. Spearheaded the SAP HANA implementation project, significantly advancing our digital automation roadmap and enhancing operational efficiencies. Successfully scaled the Captive Global Services unit from 120 to 400 people over five years, driving substantial cost efficiency improvements valued at USD 5 million. Played a pivotal role in the setup and expansion of telecom fibre line and data centre operations, managing CAPEX of over USD 100 million. Contributed to eliminating cost leakage of USD 3 million and optimized the supply chain for key e-commerce acquisitions. Oversaw robust governance frameworks aligning with FEMA and taxation regulations, ensuring compliance and operational alignment with business objectives. I am available at ankursinghal7@gmail.com