Devyani Kudva

Associate Director

Synergy • Full-time

May 2022 - Feb 2026 • 3 yrs 9 mos

1. Owned monthly book closures, performance reviews, financial statements (including consolidation), audit support while streamlining fixed asset controls through automation, CWIP cleanup aged 1 year, physical verification etc. 2. Managed $200 Mn of operating expenses ( 47% of Syngene's operating revenue); achieved flat OpEx YoY for FY25 and delivered additional savings of $1.5 Mn, earning formal recognition for the same. 3. Streamlined PR and PO processes by implementing open PO-based provisioning, cleared backdated POs, and led organization-wide training to standardize PR, GL, and WBSE usage-enhancing forecast accuracy and compliance. 4. Established monthly CFO-level OpEx reviews and balance sheet analytics presenting a deep dive analysis of each cost head, AR/AP, provisions etc. while identifying strategies to mitigate cost increases. 5. Assistance in preparation of Audit committee presentations, including RPT, detailed review on variance analysis and other discussion points. 6. Maintained a clean track record with zero observations in internal audits for areas under my purview. 7. Successfully allocated ₹160 Cr of shared costs (recruitment, training, software) to respective OUs, ensuring transparency and accuracy in OU-wise financial reporting. 8. Finance Business Partner for 12 enabling functions, managing end-to-end PL, delivering deep financial insights, and recommendations for strategic decision making. 9. Drove a significant 20% reduction in power & utility costs through proactive negotiation of supply terms and eliminated ₹5 Mn of passive software spend through detailed cost review of underutilized licenses. 10. Developed a robust bottom-up AOP process backed by evidence-based reviews and stakeholder buy-in, aligning spend with business priorities.

Manager Finance

Alpha • Full-time

Mar 2018 - May 2022 • 4 yrs 2 mos

1. Spearheaded financial due diligence for multiple target companies, culminating in a high-impact strategic acquisition valued at ₹4,000 Mn by the Adani Group. 2. Successfully led end-to-end IPO twice, coordinating seamlessly with merchant bankers, auditors, and legal advisors including restatement of financial statement as per SEBI guidelines. 3. Revamped month end closing process, leading a 20-member team to achieve financial closure and result publication by 5th of every month- a significant improvement from the prior 20th day timeline. 4. Consistently ensured clean statutory audits with unqualified opinions throughout my tenure in controllership. 5. Designed and implemented a dynamic segment-wise MIS model, enabling board level financial visibility with actionable KPIs to support strategic decisions. 6. Performed budgeting for various projects and implemented BOM based planning for better cost control and project visibility. 7. Collaborated closely with SAP implementation team to ensure a seamless rollout in the finance division

Assistant Manager

Deloitte • Full-time

Aug 2016 - Mar 2018 • 1 yr 7 mos

1. Provided strategic tax advisory and authored detailed memos on complex matters under the Income-tax Act, 1961. 2. Representation before the tax authorities regarding regular assessments, penalties, and appeals. 3. Managed end-to-end income tax compliance, including accurate preparation and timely filing of Income-tax returns.