Ca. Pankaj Padhi
About Ca. Pankaj Padhi
Pankaj Padhi serves as the Director of Finance at Cashfree Payments, where he has significantly improved data accuracy and contributed to business continuity during the pandemic. He has extensive experience in finance, having held senior positions at HCL Technologies and Wipro Limited, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Chartered Accountant designation.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Pankaj Padhi serves as the Director of Finance at Cashfree Payments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees financial strategies and operations, contributing to the company's growth and stability in the fintech sector. His responsibilities include financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that the company maintains a strong financial position.
Professional Experience at Wipro Limited
Pankaj Padhi worked at Wipro Limited in various finance roles from 2016 to 2021. He initially served as Senior Manager Finance, where he reviewed and analyzed monthly financial data to identify operational issues. He later advanced to Head Function Finance, where he focused on enhancing financial efficiency and operational effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience at HCL Technologies
Before his tenure at Wipro, Pankaj Padhi was employed at HCL Technologies as a Senior Manager from 2011 to 2015. In this capacity, he managed financial operations and contributed to strategic financial decision-making processes, which helped streamline the organization’s financial performance.
Educational Background in Finance
Pankaj Padhi holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, where he studied Accounting and Finance, Costing, Management, and Corporate Law from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, achieving the Chartered Accountant designation from 2002 to 2006, with a focus on Accounting and Finance, Taxation, Costing, Management, and Auditing.
Achievements in Financial Management
Pankaj Padhi has implemented a new forecasting tracking and management reporting system that resulted in a 98% increase in data accuracy. He also played a key role in business continuity planning during the pandemic, ensuring uninterrupted service for 200,000 employees. Additionally, he was involved in the acquisition process of two target companies, successfully investing in one.