Gautam Sethi
Vice President Finance @ The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
About
Vice President Finance- with a total of 27 years history of working in the hospitality industry with 18 years of Senior Leadership Experience across various verticals . Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguous and change-led environments; self-confident with an authentic style that gravitates to championing change. Specialised skills in Strategy, Budgeting, Forecasting, Driving Margins, Management Reporting, Contract Management, Risk Management, Insurance, Regulatory Compliance and P&L. Track record of tackling large and complex operational challenges with positivity, creativity, and pragmatism. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence high performing, cross-functional business teams. Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1995. Recruiting, Coaching training and grooming Talent on an on-going basis.
India
Mumbai
Hospitality
Business Case Preparation, Financial Performance, Strategic Planning, Fiscal Management, Auditing, Financial Data, Corporate Financial Reporting, Leadership, Financial Variance Analysis, Project Finance, Analytical Skills, Recruiting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Results, Insurance, Capital Expenditures, MIS, Forecasting, Hospitality Industry, Management
Experience
Vice President Finance
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Senior Finance Leader/ Chartered Accountant with cross-functional experience acquired over 30 years with highly reputed business. Specialized skills in Strategy, Forecasting, Budgeting, Management/Corporate Reporting, Risk Management and P&L. Track record of tackling large and complex operational challenges with positivity, creativity, and pragmatism. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence high performing, cross-functional business teams> Handling a Portfolio of more than 60 Hotels across the Southern India Region including International Hotels
Vice President Finance
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Handled a Portfolio of 48 Hotels across North, East and West of India with a total including a mix of both Owned and Managed Hotels with a Total Turnover in excess of Rs 3000 Crores.
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE -WEST INDIA AND AFRICA
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
MUMBAI
Handled a portfolio of 20 Hotels in India and Africa. The Hotels in India were the most signifcant contributors to both Revenues and EBITDA to the company.
DIRECTOR FINANCE- LUXURY HOTELS
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
Mumbai Area, India
Handled the Finance function of the Key Luxury Hotels in India contributing to more than 60% of the Group's Turnover. Managed a team of 14 Financial Controllers with a total manning of more than 150 Associates across vide geographic areas. Key functions include Management Reporting, Business Forecasting, Monitoring Capital Expenditure, Receivables Management, Feasibilities for New Projects and Internal Controls at the Hotels. Led the Initiatives for introducing Revenue Maximisation initiatives for the Group.
Director of Finance for Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Successfully administered and managed the Biggest Insurance Claim- including business interruption and Material Damage- for the company - post the 26 November attacks on the Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai.
Director of Finance- Taj Coromandel Hotel
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Head of Finance - Taj SATS Air Catering Limited
TAJ SATS AIR CATERING LIMITED
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Head of Finance for the biggest Air Catering Unit of Taj SATS Air Catering Limited with a Market Share of more than 60%. Contributions included finalizing key long term contracts with Airlines and set up of Inventory System in the year 2000 against the back drop of Y2k fears.
Education
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Specialization in Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation and Law
Delhi University
Commerce
Completed my bachelors in Commerce with (Hons) from the Delhi University with proficiency in Management Accounting, Business Law, Direct Tax and Audit.
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