Gajanana Hegde
About Gajanana Hegde
Gajanana Hegde is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Manager Finance at Kennametal in Bengaluru, India. He specializes in general ledger management, receivables management, and credit control.
Work at Kennametal
Gajanana Hegde has been serving as Manager Finance at Kennametal since 2016, accumulating eight years of experience in this role in the Bengaluru Area, India. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Assistant Manager Finance at Kennametal from 2011 to 2016. His initial tenure at the company was as a Finance Executive from 2009 to 2011. Throughout his time at Kennametal, he has developed expertise in general ledger management, receivables management, and credit control.
Education and Expertise
Gajanana Hegde has a solid educational background in finance. He studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he focused on financial accounting, costing, taxation, and auditing, achieving CA intermediate from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from SDM College under Karnataka University, where he studied accounts, costing, and income tax from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, he earned a Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree in Finance from Karnataka State Open University between 2010 and 2012. His expertise includes Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for financial reporting.
Professional Background
Gajanana Hegde has a diverse professional background in finance. He began his career at Robert Bosch as a Senior Process Executive from 2005 to 2006. He then joined IBM India Private Limited as a Senior Executive in Finance and Accounting from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he worked at MetLife as an Assistant Manager in Finance for six months in 2009 before joining Kennametal. His career has provided him with extensive experience in managing fixed assets and employee costs.
Career Progression
Gajanana Hegde's career in finance has shown a clear progression through various roles and responsibilities. He started as a Senior Process Executive at Robert Bosch, then transitioned to IBM India as a Senior Executive in Finance and Accounting. His roles at Kennametal began with Finance Executive, advancing to Assistant Manager Finance, and ultimately to his current position as Manager Finance. This trajectory reflects his growing expertise and responsibility in financial management.