Satish Bangera

S AT I S H B A N G E R A FINANCIAL STRATEGY | GROWTH PLANNING | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Dubai, UAE · - ·-· LinkedIn.com/in/satishbangera IMPACT-DRIVEN FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE | MEA Impact-driven financial executive with 30 years of experience driving financial performance, banking strategy, and business transformation across the MEA region. Proven leader in treasury management, cost optimisation, and sustainable growth with deep expertise in cross-functional leadership. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a strong track record in delivering technology-enabled, scalable solutions across government and private sectors with a strong focus on healthcare finance, IT finance, and compliance management. Adept at aligning financial strategy with business goals to unlock value and long-term resilience. SELECT HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • • • At ProDT, I have been instrumental in realigning pricing strategy, optimising invoicing processes, and streamlining operations to enhance customer traction, financial performance, and overall business growth. Delivered strategic financial leadership across Healthcare and Information Technology verticals at Emitac, ensuring seamless alignment of financial planning with business priorities and supporting business transformation. Orchestrated the expansion of banking facilities from AED 187M to AED 312M at Emitac, strengthening financial leverage and enabling long-term growth opportunities. Collaborated to drive regional expansion and diversification strategy, resulting in Healthcare turnover growth from AED 219M to AED 317M at Emitac. Executed in-depth variance and cost analysis to identify cost centres, uncover inefficiencies, and implement operational efficiency and optimisation strategies at Emitac. Bolstered the company's financial standing by restructuring overdue debts and upgrading its status with the Central Bank while serving as Finance Controller at Technology Partners FZ. Enabled a 2x increase in business turnover at Gulf Computers—from $10M to $20M—by securing and expanding trade finance facilities from AED 10M to AED 55M. Partnered with Sales, customers, and vendors to fuel financial flexibility and support scalable growth. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ProDT Consulting Services | Dubai Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) • • • Nov 2023 - Present Spearheading revenue growth initiatives, optimising pricing strategies, and ensuring seamless invoicing and collections to drive financial performance and cash flow efficiency. Managing key client relationships, addressing stakeholder expectations, and aligning ProDT’s services with market demands to ensure sustainable business traction and customer retention. Overseeing reseller partner recruitment and engagement, fostering strategic partnerships to expand market presence and maximise revenue streams. Emitac | Dubai Group Head of Finance Apr 2019 – Oct 2023 • Oversaw the financial leadership of Healthcare and IT verticals, aligning financial decisions with strategic business goals to drive long-term success and sustainable growth. • Executed a multi-pronged financial strategy focused on cost optimisation, shared services restructuring, and redundancy reduction—achieving AED 10.5M in annual savings and enabling 5–10% YoY revenue growth through operational efficiency. Initiatives like office relocation further delivered AED 1.2M in rental savings and improved agility. • Directed Accounting, Reporting, Treasury, and Credit Control functions, leading a 27-member team to ensure financial governance, compliance, and operational accuracy. • Supported the rollout of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for visa screening centres and led financial planning and execution for new healthcare business lines, including cosmetics, physiotherapy, and dentistry, in alignment with the CEO’s vision. • Collaborated with finance, business, and operations teams to execute the release of AED 26.85M in bank guarantees and streamlined AED 14.63M in legacy banking lines, achieving AED 0.27M in annual savings and an AED 2.1M margin release, improving banking efficiency. • Conducted in-depth financial reviews, resolving variations exceeding 5%, and strengthened internal controls and financial accountability. 1 S AT I S H B A N G E R A FINANCIAL STRATEGY | GROWTH PLANNING | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Dubai, UAE · - ·-· LinkedIn.com/in/satishbangera Emitac | Dubai Group Finance Controller Jan 2018 – Apr 2019 • Established key financial and operational benchmarks and restructured policies to strengthen internal controls while delivering data-driven financial analysis and actionable insights to drive performance accuracy and decision-making. • Contributed to the successful implementation of the Delegation of Authority (DOA) Matrix and group-wide internal audit functions, enhancing governance and risk management capabilities. • Closed a significant tax liability with the KSA General Authority of Zakat and Tax at SAR 14.23M, significantly reduced from an initial SAR 160M, in collaboration with EY KSA and Al Tamimi, demonstrating expertise in tax negotiation and regulatory compliance. Emitac | Dubai Senior Manager Finance Mar 2017 – Dec 2017 • Leveraged deep industry knowledge to lead month-end and year-end financial close processes, including preparing and recording asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries in alignment with accounting standards. • Ensured full audit compliance by analysing and scheduling general ledger accounts, preparing profit and loss (P&L) statements, and supporting external and internal audits with detailed financial reporting. • Developed high-level finance and VAT processes, creating comprehensive documentation for the group, coordinating with IT for Oracle ERP enhancements related to VAT. Emitac Mobile Solutions | Dubai Senior Manager Finance Feb 2016 – Feb 2017 • Led regional finance teams across the MEA in managing general ledger, budgeting, audits, and taxation while overseeing consolidated financial statements and monthly MIS reporting for EMS and its subsidiaries. • Led TECOM Custom Reconciliation and partnered with Deloitte Oman to resolve legacy tax issues, facilitating AED 1.5M in customs refunds and achieving AED 0.5M in savings through strategic tax assessment and regulatory compliance. • Acted as the single point of contact for audit coordination across Emitac Group, ensuring alignment between external auditors, business units, and internal finance teams for timely and accurate reporting. • Led the Shared Services Center (SSC) finance restructuring and played a key role in finalising the Delegation of Authority (DOA) Chart, enhancing governance and accountability. Technology Partners FZ, LLC | Dubai Finance Controller Nov 2014 – Feb 2016  Bolstered the organisation’s reputation and long-term financial viability by leading the restructuring of overdue debts and enhancing the company’s credit standing with the Central Bank  Facilitated key project delivery with ADWEA and the Ministry of Oil in Iraq, negotiated performance guarantees, and ensured participation in high-value government projects, showcasing expertise in project finance and compliance.  Strengthened financial reporting standards through rigorous audit processes while cultivating strong, long-term banking relationships to support the organisation’s access to institutional funding and public sector contracts in Iraq. EARLY CAREER SNAPSHOT  Accountant > Finance Manager >Finance Controller | Gulf Computers, LLC (Dubai) | Dec 1996 – Nov 2014  Senior Auditor | HK Kadam & Co. Chartered Accountants (Mumbai) | Dec 1995 – Nov 1996  Accounts Assistant | PN Munshaw & Co. (Mumbai) | Aug 1991 – Nov 1995 EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS  Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Management Accountants, USA  Inter C.A., Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  B.Com., Accountancy, University of Mumbai, India PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Strategic Planning - Corporate Finance - Financial Strategy - Treasury & Cash Flow Management - Business Transformation - Tax & VAT Compliance - Governance & Internal Controls - Cost Optimization - Business Planning Revenue Cycle Management - Budgeting & Forecasting - MIS & Business Intelligence - Audit & Risk Management Leadership - Management Accounting - Relationship Management - CRMs - Oracle /ERP 2