Amit Deshmukh
About Amit Deshmukh
Amit Deshmukh serves as the Director of Global Finance and India CFO at Bristlecone, where he has contributed to significant financial growth since 2020. He holds a Chartered Accountant designation and has extensive experience in finance, taxation, and internal financial controls.
Current Role at Bristlecone
Amit Deshmukh serves as the Director of Global Finance and India CFO at Bristlecone, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, he has contributed to the company's financial strategy and operations for four years. His leadership has been instrumental in driving financial performance and supporting the company's growth objectives.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Amit Deshmukh has a solid educational background in finance and taxation. He completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) at Fravashi Academy from 1985 to 1995. He achieved a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Gokhale Education Society's H.P.T. Arts & R.Y.K. Science College between 1995 and 1997. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Bhonsala Military College from 1998 to 2000. Amit also holds a Diploma in Taxation Laws from NBT Law College, completed between 2000 and 2002, and became a Chartered Accountant after studying Accounts, Audit, and Taxation at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2007.
Previous Work Experience
Amit Deshmukh has extensive experience in finance across various organizations. He worked at Reuters as an Accountant for six months in 2006-2007. He then held the position of GM - Finance at Mazak India from 2009 to 2020, where he spent eleven years. He also served as Finance Lead at Synechron Technologies for eight months in 2008 and worked as a Consultant at Yardi Software India Pvt Ltd for six months in 2008-2009.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Amit Deshmukh has played a significant role in achieving double-digit growth in the company's top line and enhancing its reserves. He has been instrumental in setting up foreign branch offices and managing the closure of India branch operations for foreign companies. His expertise includes fundraising through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and implementing internal financial controls. He possesses extensive experience in handling audits, tax functions, and litigation.
Skills and Expertise
Amit Deshmukh possesses strong skills in financial management, particularly in conceptualizing and implementing internal financial controls. His expertise extends to fundraising, audits, tax functions, and litigation. He has a proven track record in financial strategy and operational efficiency, contributing to the overall financial health of the organizations he has worked with.