Farhad Baria
About Farhad Baria
Farhad Baria serves as the Senior Director of Finance at Planful Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance roles, including positions at X-IO Technologies and Ernst and Young, and holds a Chartered Accountant designation from ICAI.
Work at Planful
Farhad Baria currently serves as the Senior Director of Finance at Planful Inc, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic planning within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as the India Finance Controller at Planful from 2016 to 2019, where he was responsible for managing financial reporting and compliance. His tenure at Planful has been marked by his contributions to financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at X-IO Technologies
Farhad Baria spent a significant portion of his career at X-IO Technologies, where he held multiple finance-related positions. He began as a Senior Analyst in Finance from 2003 to 2006, progressing to Finance Manager from 2006 to 2010, and later served as India Finance Controller from 2010 to 2016. During his time at X-IO, he managed strategic operations modeling and international taxation issues, including successful Advance Pricing Agreements (APA).
Education and Expertise
Farhad Baria studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), where he specialized in Finance and Tax, achieving the designation of Chartered Accountant (CA). He also attended the P.G. College of Law in Basheerbagh. His educational background supports his expertise in finance, taxation, and strategic operations, particularly in STPI/SEZ setup and transfer pricing.
Background in Finance and Operations
Farhad Baria has a diverse background in finance and operations, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He began his career as a Trainee at Ernst and Young from 2000 to 2002. His experience includes handling responsibilities in HR, operations, legal, internal IT, and facilities management, in addition to finance. He has played a key role in re-engineering processes and streamlining operations for companies, as well as developing and implementing SEZ strategies.