Meet CFOSME's Virtual CFO & Financial Consulting Team

A highly experienced group of senior financial executives and consultants bringing decades of corporate experience, strategic leadership, and growth advisory to startups and SMEs nationwide.

Sachin Deorukhakar

Founder & CEO

Sachin Deorukhakar

Founder & CEO

Sachin is a Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate with 27+ years of experience in Strategy, Finance, Compliance , Accounting and Legal with extensive fundraising and strong policy and process improvement background. Proven track record in the area of cost and budgetary management to ensure bottom line results combined with excellent negotiation skills for successful deal closures.Sachin has excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationship with Top Management and Board of Directors and fine leadership and coaching skills to motivate teams to achieve positive outcomes. Sachin has advised businesses from Start-ups to topline of ₹1,500 crores across more than 15 sectors.

Narasimhan Natrajan

Business Head – Bangalore & Chennai

Narasimhan Natrajan

Business Head – Bangalore & Chennai

Narasimhan is a Chartered Accountant, Cost & Management Accountant with over 30 years of corporate experience driving financial excellence and organizational growth, spanning significant leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director & CEO and Head of HR (CHRO), primarily within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. His expertise in a wide range of areas, including strategic financial management, business turnaround and restructuring, corporate governance, and risk management. He is adept at business process optimization, having led multiple ERP implementations and digitization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Ramakanth Bhat

Business Head - Outsourcing Services - Pune

Ramakanth Bhat

Business Head - Outsourcing Services - Pune

Ramakanth Bhat (RB) is a seasoned finance leader with over 25+ years of extensive experience in Finance and Accounting. Driven by a vision to empower global businesses through smart Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), digital transformation, and reliable F&A solutions, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational expertise. With a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams across diverse regions - including North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, and ANZ — Ramakanth excels in leading strategic initiatives, navigating complex challenges, and delivering high-impact outcomes. His strength lies in delivery management, transitions, and solution design, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction through effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and a relentless focus on operational excellence.

Abhishek Asawa

InsightTrack Delivery Head - Mumbai

Abhishek Asawa

InsightTrack Delivery Head - Mumbai

Abhishek Asawa is a Chartered Accountant with 11 years of progressive experience and diversified skills in various domains of finance and multiple industries. He has expertise in MIS preparation, Gap analysis, Process setup, Financial Analysis including Financial Reporting, Statutory Audit, GST Compliances and Advisory, Accounting and Process improvement practices for various corporates such as Manufacturing, IT Industry, Auto Dealers, Works Contractor, Hospitals and Quick Service Restaurants and many more. He has successfully developed and implemented robust Management Information Systems (MIS) across clients in various sectors and is instrumental in achieving improvements through regular reporting, analysis, and process setups. Over the years, he has worked with clients from startup companies to companies having a turnover of over 500 plus crores.

Prasad Jahagirdar

CFO Partner - Mumbai

Prasad Jahagirdar

CFO Partner - Mumbai

CA Prasad Jahagirdar is a Finance professional having 34 years of diverse experience including 30 years of association with various Indian corporates and MNC’s of good standing repute. His expertise is in areas like fund raising & funds management, financial strategy and implementation, preparing an organization to face various challenges in the industry and remain competitive, treasury management including forex treasury (also hedging), working capital management along with receivables and inventory management, banking and finance, controlling & MIS, budgeting & forecasting, budget reviews, SAP Automation, digital transformation and Family Office structuring and implementation.

K S Venkatesan

CFO Partner - Mumbai

K S Venkatesan

CFO Partner - Mumbai

Venkat is a Chartered Accountant with 28 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Strategic planning, Risk analysis, Business processes, Policies and systems, Legal and compliance matters, Implementation of ERP software, Funds and Cash flow management, Budgeting and International company reporting. Strong financial accounting experience including US GAAP accounting and Sarbanes & Oxley Act, Liaison with Banks, financial institutions and governmental agencies.

Anthony DSouza

CFO Partner - Mumbai

Anthony DSouza

CFO Partner - Mumbai

Anthony is a proficient Finance and Business transformation expert and a Senior Management professional (FCA) with over 35+ years of corporate experience which spans across leadership and management roles in manufacturing and service companies which includes 25 years’ experience in the Tata Group of companies (as a TBEM -Tata Business excellence model assessor). He is also certified in TPM (Total productivity maintenance), Six Sigma and Theory of constraints (TOC). He has an expertise in varied areas including finance & accounting compliances, internal audits, commercial & legal, business strategic management, Cross functional Leadership & Mentoring, Business process re-engineering (BPR) and Digital transformation, Corporate Governance, Risk management, Business acquisitions, Funding, IPO, Management consulting and advisory, Cost improvement and Revenue assurance.

Venkatesan Ravichandran

CFO Partner

Venkatesan Ravichandran

CFO Partner

Venkatesan Ravichandran is a Chartered Accountant and qualified Company Secretary with over 16 years of experience across Financial Services and Manufacturing, having held senior finance roles at L&T Group, Deutsche Bank, ASK Investment Managers, and LGT Wealth India. His core strength lies in Financial Planning and Analysis — budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and decision support that enable informed and timely business decisions. He has supported multiple equity fundraises and carries a record of zero material compliance issues. Known for his numbers-first approach, he partners with businesses on fundraising, governance, and building finance functions that scale, while mentoring and developing high- performing teams along the way.

Sanjay Dutta

CFO Partner - Bangalore

Sanjay Dutta

CFO Partner - Bangalore

Sanjay is a Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate with over 35 years of experience in senior management roles across manufacturing and trading sectors. This includes 18 years at a prominent US-based multinational, along with key positions at Tata, Reliance, and the Thapar Group. His expertise spans financial strategy, business planning, corporate finance, accounting (including US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance), financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, MIS reporting, working capital management, risk analysis, and business process optimization. Additionally, Sanjay has extensive experience in liaising with banks, implementing ERP systems like SAP, improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, enhancing profitability, conducting internal audits, and leading teams to drive performance. He also serves as a financial advisor at a leading insurance company and as a mentor at an educational institute.

Ravi Sankar Devarakonda

CFO Partner - Bangalore

Ravi Sankar Devarakonda

CFO Partner - Bangalore

Ravi is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Cost Accountant and Graduate in Law with over Forty years of experience in various Manufacturing, Trading, Finance, and Infrastructure sectors at senior levels. His experience and expertise includes as a CFO, Company Secretary, Independent Director and he is also a Qualified Insolvency Professional registered with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and is empanelled as an Insolvency Professional with all major nationalized Banks. He is also a Registered Valuer for the asset class “Securities or Financial Assets “and has conducted Valuations for Startups, Allotment of Shares under Companies Act, Income Tax and Valuations under the provisions of IBC. He has also been an examiner for the examinations conducted by ICAI and ICSI.

R Ravi

CFO Partner - Chennai

R Ravi

CFO Partner - Chennai

With over four decades of leadership experience across finance, taxation, ERP implementation, and strategic operations, Ravi brings deep industry insight and executional excellence to the table. A Fellow Chartered Accountant and former CFO of one of South India’s leading edible oil manufacturing companies, Ravi has a proven track record of scaling operations—from ₹200 Cr to ₹3,500+ Cr—while building robust financial systems and controls. His expertise spans Income Tax, GST, Excise, Customs, SAP (FICO/MM/SD/PP), and banking strategy, with successful execution of high-impact transitions including GST implementation and full-scale SAP rollouts. Recognized among the Top 50 CFOs in India (2018) by White Page International, Ravi is known for his hands-on approach—working closely with leadership teams to drive transformation, ensure compliance, and enable sustainable growth.

S Raghupathy

CFO Partner - Chennai & Bangalore

S Raghupathy

CFO Partner - Chennai & Bangalore

Raghupathy is a Senior Finance Professional having more than 30 years of industry experience across various sectors ranging from Infrastructure to Textiles, Medical Equipment , Media and Retail. Key interventions have been in areas of Building robust System and controls , Compliance/ Risk management , Driving Cost Optimization initiatives, Handling system transitions, Financial transformation projects, Corporate finance / Controlling, Mentoring Teams for Deliveries as per SLAs, Handling change management, Treasury management and Strategic Financial Planning. Have a keen eye and penchant for driving Profitability , sustainable growth and shareholder value.

Namit Chawla

CFO Partner - Delhi

Namit Chawla

CFO Partner - Delhi

A highly accomplished and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of diverse experience in financial management, treasury, processes implementation, taxation, and strategic planning. Proven expertise in corporate finance, compliance, risk assessment, and regulatory reporting.

Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing financial performance, and delivering insights that drive business growth. Trusted advisor to senior management and stakeholders, with a solid track record in start-ups , small, medium and large businesses.

Ranjit Kumar Singh

CFO Partner - Bhopal

Ranjit Kumar Singh

CFO Partner - Bhopal

Ranjit Kumar Singh is a seasoned CFO Partner with over 30 years of global experience in financial strategy, corporate finance, project management, and risk control. He has led multi-million-dollar ventures across diverse sectors, notably in India and Africa, and excels in budgeting, cost optimization, and stakeholder management.

A Chartered Accountant, Ranjit is known for his leadership, operational excellence, and ability to drive profitability and sustainable growth through sound financial planning and strategic execution.

Shailendra Singh Rajput

Compliance Associate

Shailendra Singh Rajput

Compliance Associate

Shailendra singh is a Fellow Cost Accountant with 12+ years of experience in various processes such as Cost Implementation, Cost Audits, Cost Records maintenance, and analysis.

He has wide experience in Accounting, Direct and Indirect Tax compliances. He has worked with multiple industries such as Hotels, Hospitals, IT Sector, Electricity Generation and Distribution, Automobiles, Auto Ancillary, Capital Goods (Ship Engines, Turbines, Generators), Pharmaceuticals, and Plastic Molding companies.

CA Pawan N. Maloo

Compliance Associate

CA Pawan N. Maloo

Compliance Associate

With over 25 years of profound experience in accounting and taxation, CA Pawan N. Maloo is a distinguished Chartered Accountant (FCA) and a true veteran in the financial landscape. His academic prowess, including a PG Diploma in Economics of Foreign Trade and International Finance, complements his practical acumen, making him an invaluable asset for complex financial challenges. His areas of expertise include Project Finance & Subsidies, Audits & Assurance (including Forensic Audits), Direct & NRI Taxation, Goods & Services Tax (GST) etc.