M.S. Roy | Chartered Accountant & AI Generalist
With over 13 years of experience in finance, reporting SOP and financial control, I create practical solutions through Excel, AI and automation.
Finance leadership with a focus on clarity, control and innovation.
A Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of experience across financial reporting, consolidation, FP&A, taxation, audit, project financing and financial control.
Bridging professional finance expertise with practical technology.
My experience spans finance leadership, financial reporting, accounting, taxation, audit, management reporting, budgetary control and project-finance assignments across renewable-energy and infrastructure environments.
I have worked closely with Big Four audit firms and reputed law firms in connection with equity transactions, fundraising, bond listings, financial restructuring and corporate-finance initiatives.
Alongside finance leadership, I develop Excel-based models, dashboards, automation workflows and AI-assisted solutions designed to simplify complex analysis, improve reporting and support better business decisions.
Finance Leadership
Financial control, reporting, FP&A, team building, budgeting and finance-function development.
Project Financing
Financial modelling, project evaluation, bid-price analysis and debt-repayment planning.
Reporting & Controls
Consolidation, MIS, SOP development, ICFR, process improvement and governance frameworks.
Digital Solutions
Excel tools, AI-assisted workflows, dashboards and practical automation for finance operations.
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Strategic finance leader with 13+ years across renewable energy, infrastructure and global MNC environments — specialising in financial controllership, FP&A, project financing, consolidation, taxation and process automation.
M.S. Roy · CAFinance expertise built around control, clarity and execution.
A Chartered Accountant with senior finance leadership experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, project accounting, global reporting and corporate finance initiatives.
Chartered Accountant (ICAI, cleared in the first attempt) and AI Generalist with 13+ years of senior finance leadership in renewable energy, energy infrastructure and global MNC environments. Trusted by CFOs to lead high-impact initiatives, prevent financial leakage and strengthen compliance frameworks.
- Financial controllership, Ind AS/IFRS reporting & SPV project accounting
- Tax strategy, assessments, transfer pricing and compliance
- FP&A, AOP, budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Financial modelling, project financing and cash-flow planning
- Contract structuring, corporate restructuring and tax efficiency
- Internal controls, ICOFR, RCMs, SOPs and process improvement
Outcomes across finance, reporting and business transformation.
Selected achievements from finance leadership, renewable-energy operations, taxation, consolidation and corporate finance assignments.
₹50+ Crore Tax Impact
Delivered tax savings and business impact across multiple SPVs through tax optimisation, assessment resolution and reduction of exposures relating to MAT, Section 14A and inter-company charges.
Multi-Entity Consolidation
Developed standardised consolidation and reporting formats for approximately 45 SPVs and holding structures, supporting timely Ind AS reporting and audit processes.
BESS Project Financing
Working on BESS project financing of approximately ₹1,000 crore, including financial modelling, project evaluation and financing decision support.
Target-IRR Bid Evaluation
Evaluating bidding prices based on target IRR to guide project selection and financing structure decisions.
Debt-Sculpting Models
Developing debt-sculpting models to calculate repayment schedules aligned with target DSCR and projected project cash flows.
Finance & Digital Solutions
Combining finance expertise with Excel, AI and workflow automation (N8n, Flowise) to build practical, scalable business solutions.
Where I add the most value.
Financial Controllership & Reporting (Ind AS/IFRS)
SPV Project Accounting — Solar, Wind & Hybrid Assets
Contract Structuring, Corporate Restructuring & Tax Efficiency
Consolidation of 45 SPVs and their Audit
MIS, AOP, Budgeting & Rolling Forecasts of 45 SPVs
Project Financing, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Impairment Testing and Drafting of Memo for Auditor
Internal Controls (ICOFR), RCM & SOPs
Audits — Statutory, Tax, Internal & Financial Due Diligence
SAP FICO, Advanced Excel & Tally ERP
Stakeholder Management (CFO, Big 4, Lenders)
FP&A — Variance Analysis & Business Planning
13+ years across renewable energy, infrastructure and global finance.
GM – Finance (Finance Head)
Renewable Energy Business
- Leading the finance function of the renewable energy business
- Working on BESS project financing of approximately ₹1,000 crore
- Developing financial models for project evaluation and financing decisions
- Evaluating bidding prices based on target IRR
- Developing debt-sculpting models aligned with target DSCR and projected cash flows
- Building the finance team, strengthening processes and implementing SOPs
Finance Consultant
Currently known as Zelestra / Resolven
- Led SAP FICO implementation with GT for carve-out entities — chart-of-accounts design, GL, AR, AP, project accounting setup and ICOFR mapping for Day-1 separation readiness
- Partnered with Alvarez & Marsal, EY and global leadership to support the legal and financial separation of a 30-SPV group
- Supported Ind AS transition, carve-out reporting, controls documentation and separation-readiness planning
- Designed and implemented AOP and monthly MIS reporting packs for post-carve-out reporting to Singapore investors
- Coordinated with Spain headquarters on valuation documentation, financial due diligence support and execution of carve-out milestones
- Collaborated with Alvarez & Marsal to formulate functional SOPs, process workflows and control checklists across business functions
Regional Finance Controller – Finance Head
Currently known as Zelestra / Resolven
- Led monthly financial close and project accounting under IFRS, reporting to Spain HQ
- Led finance-team hiring, mentoring and capability development
- Managed MIS reporting, consolidation, cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis
- Led statutory audit planning and closure across SPVs with Big 4 auditors
- Prepared annual operating plans, budgets and rolling forecasts
- Developed SOPs, ICOFR policies and internal control frameworks
- Reviewed commercial contracts and tax matters for compliance and efficiency
Sr. Deputy General Manager – Finance
- Led preparation and finalisation of consolidated financial statements, including audit closure and statutory reporting
- Managed complex consolidation accounting under Ind AS — subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures, loss of control events and acquisition
- Strengthened finance operations, internal controls and accounting governance through policy formulation and process improvement
- Handled Ind AS accounting for annuity income, service concession arrangements (SCA), inter-company loans / financial instruments and financial guarantees
& MARCH 2023 – MARCH 2024
AGM – Finance, Accounts & FP&A Head
- Delivered ₹50+ Cr tax savings across SPVs by resolving assessments on MAT, Section 14A and inter-company charges
- As FP&A Head, designed a unified cash-flow forecast format for ~45 SPVs plus Capex tracking
- As Consolidation Lead, developed a standardised consolidation format for SPVs and holding structures
- Drove SOP and process improvement initiatives, strengthening RCM (Risk Control Matrix) and ICOFR frameworks across the SPV portfolio
- Developed standardised AOP, MIS and consolidation templates, improving budgeting discipline and reporting consistency across the SPV portfolio
- Managed global entities (Singapore & UK) including treasury management, regulatory compliance and audit closure
- Managed bond listing compliance, lender reporting, covenant calculations and issuance of financial certificates
- Led statutory audit, internal audit, IFC compliance, Ind AS consolidation and SAP implementation
- Led financial due diligence across three rounds of equity raising with investors including IFC, Masdar and KKR
Sr. Executive – Finance & Tax
- Managed direct tax, service tax, TDS and statutory filings
- Handled project cash flow, project financing, credit rating and valuation support
- Assisted in financial statement preparation, monthly close and audit coordination
Paid Assistant
- Assisted with statutory filings, audit support and day-to-day accounting for client engagements
Articleship
- Trained across audit, taxation and accounting assignments as part of CA articleship
Grounded in strong fundamentals.
Tools of the trade.
Open to finance leadership & consulting conversations.
Renewable energy project finance, FP&A, controllership and consolidation — reach out to discuss how I can help your finance function.
Turning financial complexity into practical decisions.
I believe strong finance leadership is not only about reporting numbers. It is about understanding the business, asking the right questions, identifying risks and building systems that support better decisions. My approach combines financial discipline with practical execution, process improvement and technology-enabled thinking.