Shashank Rawal

• Lead Finance for Germany (€300m revenue), currently also serving as Interim CFO for European operations. • Oversee planning, financial reporting under HGB and IFRS, and performance analysis for management decisions. • Manage working capital and cash flow to support business operations. • Partner with executive management on investment decisions, cost performance and value-capture initiatives. • Ensure audit and VAT compliance across the German entities. • Lead finance coordination for due diligence a

• Lead the global SAP S/4HANA finance workstream across 40+ entities in Europe, Americas and Asia, aligning system design with business objectives. • Drive process harmonisation across 4 SAP landscapes, building a scalable finance design from the business side. • Own the finance scope across FI, CO, Group Reporting (GR), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and record-to-report (R2R) processes. • Steer a global finance project team across Europe, Americas and Asia.

Heubach Group GmbH until 03/2025, Sudarshan Europe Management GmbH after the acquisition • Owned global budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting for a €1bn group with over 40 entities. • Led the finance workstream for two significant transactions, including the acquisition of Heubach Group. • Provided critical financial reporting during the 2024 insolvency proceedings to the administrator. • Presented financial performance and KPIs to the Executive Board, ensuring transparency and strategic align

• Led budgeting, financial planning, and management reporting across multiple locations, aligning with corporate objectives. • Presented quarterly and annual business results to management, facilitating informed decision-making. • Analyzed KPIs and monthly variances, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost control. • Collaborated with global finance teams to enhance cost visibility and accountability.

• Managed statutory accounting and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and deadlines. • Oversaw audit, tax compliance, banking, and treasury activities, collaborating with external auditors and internal stakeholders. • Ensured accurate monthly closing and global reporting in accordance with IFRS and Ind-AS.

• Prepared budget statements in compliance with Ind-AS and IFRS standards. • Reviewed accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger processes to enhance control measures. • Strengthened GR/IR processes to improve closing quality and operational efficiency.

• Conducted comprehensive internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting standards. • Collaborated with auditors and internal departments to facilitate smooth period-end closing processes. • Supported the financial integrity of Heubach through meticulous accounting practices in Vadodara, Gujarat.