This video explains why businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, need a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). It highlights that a CFO is crucial for startups aiming to achieve unicorn status by establishing credibility in control, risk management, liability mitigation, and compliance. The video also addresses the affordability concern for SMEs and startups, suggesting that outsourcing CFO services can provide the necessary expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.
With over 25 years in Dubai and nearly 30 years as a Chartered and Management Accountant, Hemant has extensive experience across manufacturing, services and technology sectors. He has worked with major corporate groups including Al Tayer, Saif Al Ghurair, Dhabi, and Aditya Birla. Hemant specializes in profitability and cost management, debt restructuring, contract management, and regulatory compliance, having generated approximately USD 47.5 million in savings and profit growth. A confident public speaker and Distinguished Communicator, he lives by the quote: “You get what you reward for. If you want ants to come, you put sugar on the floor” (Charlie Munger), embodying his belief that “Profit has its own intelligence.”
Archana Mundhra is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in multinational corporations. Her proficiency lies in financial planning and business intelligence. Her deep financial understanding and profound analytical skills empower her to assist management in realizing their objectives effectively.
Rinkle Jain is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. A results-driven Chartered Accountant with a distinguished career marked by proficiency in management, financial planning, and catalyzing overall company development.Demonstrates a unique blend of financial acumen, strategic insight, and leadership prowess, contributing significantly to organizational success.