Gajanana Hegde
About Gajanana Hegde
Gajanana Hegde is a finance professional currently serving as Manager of Finance for Shared Services in India and APAC at Kennametal since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial management, including roles at Kennametal, MetLife, and IBM, and holds degrees in Commerce and Finance.
Current Role at Kennametal
Gajanana Hegde currently serves as Manager Finance - Shared Services for India and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he manages finance operations across a broad geographical scope, indicating significant responsibility in overseeing financial activities in multiple regions.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Gajanana Hegde has extensive experience at Kennametal, having worked in various finance roles over several years. He began as a Finance Executive from 2009 to 2011, followed by a position as Assistant Manager Finance from 2011 to 2016. He then advanced to Manager Finance - India from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Kennametal reflects a progressive career in finance within the organization.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Gajanana Hegde holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from SDM College, Honavar, affiliated with Karnataka University, where he studied Accounts, Costing, and Income Tax from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Finance from Karnataka State Open University between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he pursued CA intermediate at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 2013 to 2016, focusing on Financial Accounting, Costing, Taxation, and Auditing.
Finance Expertise and Skills
Gajanana Hegde possesses specialized expertise in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting, which is essential for financial management systems. His background includes strong capabilities in receivables management and credit control, critical components of financial risk management. He also has experience in managing fixed assets, overseeing the accounting and financial reporting of long-term tangible assets.
Career Background Prior to Kennametal
Before joining Kennametal, Gajanana Hegde worked at several notable organizations. He served as Assistant Manager - Finance at MetLife for six months in 2009 and held the position of Senior Executive F&A at IBM India Private Limited from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Process Executive at Robert Bosch for one year in 2005 to 2006. This diverse experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of finance operations.