Anurag Agarwal
About Anurag Agarwal
Anurag Agarwal is a Finance Business Partner at Vahan, where he has contributed to the launch of Earned Wage Access products and improved churn rates. He has a background in finance, having previously worked at Mensa Brands and holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary.
Work at Vahan
Anurag Agarwal has been serving as a Finance Business Partner at Vahan since 2023. In this role, he has contributed to the launch of Earned Wage Access (EWA) products aimed at blue-collar workers, which resulted in an approximate 8% improvement in monthly churn rates. His responsibilities include overseeing treasury operations for surplus funds in both US and Indian entities, evaluating and implementing various working capital funding methods, and leading the strategic assessment of acquisition opportunities in the blue-collar recruitment sector. Additionally, he has explored new business verticals such as warehousing and dark stores as part of the company’s Series-B planning.
Previous Experience at Mensa Brands
Before joining Vahan, Anurag Agarwal worked at Mensa Brands as a Business Finance Partner from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on financial strategies and business operations, contributing to the company's growth and financial health. His experience in this role provided him with insights into the dynamics of business finance, which he later applied in his current position at Vahan.
Education and Expertise
Anurag Agarwal holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by becoming a Chartered Accountant through The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Additionally, he achieved the status of Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and corporate governance.
Achievements in Financial Management
In his role at Vahan Technologies, Anurag Agarwal has structured and managed half-yearly performance appraisal programs, contributing to the organization's human resource management. His work in evaluating and implementing diverse working capital funding methods has enhanced financial operations. He has also led strategic assessments of acquisition opportunities, focusing on innovative cooperative-like structures within the blue-collar recruitment space.