Dattaguru Mahabal Cpa, Acca, MBA
About Dattaguru Mahabal Cpa, Acca, MBA
Dattaguru Mahabal is the Vice President of Financial Planning Analysis at Boat Rocker Media in Toronto, Canada, where he has worked since 2020. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, and strategy, he has held various leadership roles across multiple industries.
Work at Boat Rocker Media
Dattaguru Mahabal has served as the Vice President of Financial Planning Analysis at Boat Rocker Media since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis functions within the organization. His tenure at Boat Rocker Media has spanned four years, during which he has contributed to the company's financial strategies and operational efficiency from the Toronto, Ontario, Canada office.
Previous Experience in Corporate Finance
Before joining Boat Rocker Media, Dattaguru Mahabal held several significant positions in corporate finance. He worked as a Senior Manager of Corporate Planning at Just Energy from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as a Finance Manager for Planning & Analysis at Direct Energy from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he was the Director of M&A and Performance Management Systems at Blue Ant Media from 2014 to 2019 and the Director of Performance Management Systems at Algorithmics, an IBM Company, from 2009 to 2014.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Dattaguru Mahabal has a robust educational background in finance and engineering. He earned an MBA in Finance from Texas Christian University's M.J. Neeley School of Business between 1998 and 2000. He also studied at ACCA and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Shivaji University and Walchand College of Engineering, where he consistently ranked in the top 5% of his class.
Expertise in Financial Analysis and Strategy
Dattaguru Mahabal possesses extensive expertise in financial modelling, due diligence, business valuation, and post-acquisition integration. With over 20 years of experience in Corporate Finance, M&A, Strategy, and FP&A, he has demonstrated leadership at various organizational levels, including the Corporate Executive, Audit Committee, and Board levels. His skills in financial analysis have been applied across multiple industries, enhancing strategic decision-making processes.
Career Development and Early Roles
Dattaguru Mahabal began his career as a Marketing Executive at Siemens Ltd in Mumbai, India, from 1996 to 1998. He then transitioned to financial roles, serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Purolator Courier Ltd from 2002 to 2004. He also gained experience as an MBA intern at BNSF Railway from 1998 to 1999. His diverse career path has equipped him with a well-rounded perspective on finance and business operations.