Manish Bhandari
About Manish Bhandari
Manish Bhandari is the Chief Financial Officer at Essel Mining & Industries Limited in Kolkata, with over two decades of experience in financial management across various industries.
Chief Financial Officer at Essel Mining & Industries Limited
Manish Bhandari currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Essel Mining & Industries Limited in Kolkata. He has been with the company for over two decades, beginning his tenure in September 2000. In this role, Bhandari oversees the financial operations of the company, leveraging his extensive experience in financial management. His long-term involvement with Essel Mining & Industries Limited has provided him with a deep understanding of the financial aspects of the mining industry.
Previous Experience at Birla AT&T Communications Limited
Before joining Essel Mining & Industries Limited, Manish Bhandari worked at Birla AT&T Communications Limited (now known as Idea Cellular Ltd) as a General Manager from 1998 to 2000. During his two years in Gandhinagar, he was responsible for managing the financial operations within the telecommunications sector. This role allowed Bhandari to gain valuable insights into the financial dynamics of the telecom industry.
Financial Roles at RPG Enterprises and MRPL
Manish Bhandari's professional journey includes significant roles at RPG Enterprises and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). From 1994 to 1998, he served as a Regional Manager at RPG Enterprises in Mumbai, further honing his financial management skills. Prior to that, he was a Deputy Manager at MRPL in the Mumbai Area from 1992 to 1994. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in financial oversight within diverse industrial sectors.
Early Career in Finance Management
Manish Bhandari began his career in finance management with positions at DCW Limited and Indian Rayon & Industries Limited. From 1990 to 1992, he was a Finance Manager at DCW Limited in Gujarat, followed by a role as a Commercial Executive in the Insulator Division at Indian Rayon & Industries Limited in the Vadodara Area from 1988 to 1990. These early roles laid the foundation for his career in commercial finance.
Educational Background in Chartered Accountancy and Commerce
Manish Bhandari completed his education in commerce and chartered accountancy. He achieved an F.C.A from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. Before that, he earned a B.Com (Hons) from Jai Narain Vyas University between 1983 and 1985. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his extensive career.