Narayan V
About Narayan V
Narayan V is the Global Head of FP&A and Business Finance / Regional Controller at QuEST Global, with extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning.
Current Role at QuEST Global
Narayan V currently serves as the Global Head of FP&A and Business Finance and Regional Controller at QuEST Global in India. In this role, he is responsible for creating and managing financial dashboards and MIS reporting for CXOs, the Board, and the Audit Committee. He leads the development and execution of the company's five-year strategic financial plan and manages investor relations, including external reporting and the creation of fact sheets, investor decks, and data sheets. His role also involves conducting balance sheet reviews and analytics, focusing on key financial metrics such as ROE, ROCE, cash flow, and working capital.
Previous Roles at QuEST Global
Before his current position, Narayan V was the Head of Business Finance - Europe at QuEST Global for 11 months in 2020, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His experience includes automating and digitizing all financial reporting processes at the company. He played a significant role in managing financial hygiene programs that impacted P&L and working capital management. He also spearheaded furlough management processes aimed at improving cash flow and margins.
Professional Experience at Ola
Narayan V worked at Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd) as Associate Director - Business Finance & FP&A - Ola Fleet Technologies from 2019 to 2020 for 5 months in the Bengaluru Area, India. In this role, he was involved in financial planning and analysis, specifically for Ola Fleet Technologies, helping to drive business finance operations and financial strategy.
Roles at InMobi
Narayan V has held several impactful roles at InMobi. From 2018 to 2019, he served as the Global Business Finance Head - Demand & Supply and Procurement Lead (IT / Cloud / Microsoft Azure) in Bengaluru Area, India. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2017, he was the Business Finance Head - Global Business Development & Partner Management (Publisher/Supply). He also served as the Regional Finance Head - Greater China from 2014 to 2015.
Earlier Experience at Wipro Limited
Narayan V's tenure at Wipro Limited spanned from 2000 to 2014. He held multiple roles including Head - Project Finance Control Team, Regional Finance Head - Greater China, and Corporate Treasury and Investor Relations. His responsibilities included FP&A, project finance control, and managing investor relations, gaining comprehensive experience in financial operations within the Greater China region.
Consultant and Adviser Role in China
Narayan V is currently working in China as a Consultant and Start-up Adviser. His advisory role leverages his extensive financial expertise and experience in managing large-scale projects, optimizing business performance, and enabling financial digitization. His strategic insights help start-ups navigate financial challenges and streamline operations effectively.