Gajanana Hegde
About Gajanana Hegde
Gajanana Hegde is a Financial Controller with extensive experience in finance and accounting, currently working at Kennametal in Bengaluru, India. He has held various finance roles across multiple companies and possesses expertise in Hyperion Financial Management, receivables management, and credit control.
Work at Kennametal
Gajanana Hegde has held multiple positions at Kennametal, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the company. He started as a Finance Executive from 2009 to 2011, followed by a role as Assistant Manager Finance from 2011 to 2016. After a brief tenure as Manager Finance - India from 2016 to 2020, he transitioned to Manager Finance - Shared Services - India & APAC from 2021 to 2023. Currently, he serves as Financial Controller, a position he has held since 2023. His roles have involved significant responsibilities in financial management and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Gajanana Hegde holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from SDM College, Honavar, where he studied Accounts, Costing, and Income Tax from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education with a Master of Commerce (M.Com) from Karnataka State Open University, completing his studies in Finance from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he pursued CA intermediate at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, focusing on Financial Accounting, Costing, Taxation, and Auditing from 2013 to 2016. His expertise includes Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting, receivables management, and credit control.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Gajanana Hegde gained experience in various finance roles. He worked at Robert Bosch as a Senior Process Executive from 2005 to 2006 and then at IBM India Private Limited as a Senior Executive in Finance and Accounting from 2006 to 2009. He briefly worked at MetLife as an Assistant Manager in Finance in 2009. His diverse background in finance has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations and management.
Achievements
Gajanana Hegde has developed significant expertise in managing fixed assets and employee costs throughout his career. His skills extend to general ledger management, which is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records. His roles have consistently involved responsibilities that require a deep understanding of financial principles and practices, contributing to the overall financial health of the organizations he has worked for.