1. Anil Kumar Mehta
Chief Financial Officer-Boiler JV
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Highly accomplished, result driven senior
accounting and financial management executive
with over 25 years of progressive experience in
finance and operations management in
manufacturing, service and EPC companies (last
15 years as CFO in large group companies on
deputation from Larsen & Toubro Limited )
Won Several CFO awards at national level
including from ICAI & ICWAI and Functional
Leadership award at Larsen & Toubro Limited
Currently on deputation from Larsen & Toubro
Limited to ‘L&T-MHPS Boilers Private Limited,
Delhi” (a 51:49 JV of Larsen & Toubro, India and
Mitsubishi, Japan) engaged in EPC and
manufacturing of Super Critical Boilers. Prior to
current assignment was deputed to Dhamra Port
(L&T-Tata Steel JV) and L&T-Case (L&T-CNH
Global JV)
Rich experience in the fields of finance,
strategies, risk management, treasury, accounts,
audit, capital markets and general management
2. Anil Kumar Mehta
Qualifications and Certifications Awards & Recognitions
Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
(1987)
Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (1992)
Bachelor in Commerce with advanced accounts (1983)-
topper of the college
Industrial Training at Hindustan Zinc Limited
MDP from IIM Ahmedabad-3 M
MDP from IIM Bangalore-1M
CA-CFO (Best CFO) award by Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India in the category of infrastructure and
Construction
National award 2014 for cost Management by ICAI
(Institute of Cost Accountants of India) for CROP at Dhamra
Port
Winner of Functional Leadership Award at 11th L&T CFO
award given to a senior member of F&A team in L&T group
for contributing significantly for the interest of the
organization
Awarded the “CFO 100- Roll of Honour Award” in
consecutively for three years in 2013 (Raising funds and
Financial Management category), 2014 (Innovation
category) & 2015 (M&A) for exceptional contribution to
Corporate Finance by CFO India magazine
(www.cfoinstitute.com).
certificate of appreciation commendable work done under
“outstanding team work category” at 11th L&T CFO
awards 2012 for launching and implementing CROP-Cost
Revenue Optimization Program to save more than Rs.100
Cr Per annum
Appreciation by L&T Top Management for contribution in
Divestment of Dhamra Port to Adani Group (~1Billion USD
Deal)
3. Varied Industry Exposure
1987-1992
Rajasthan
Electronics &
Instruments
Limited
1992-1994
Hindustan
Packaging
Company
Limited
1994-2000
Shree
Rajasthan
Syntax
Limited
2000-2010
L&T Case
Equipment
Private Ltd.
2010-2014
The Dhamra
Port
Company
Limited
2014-Current
L&T MHIPS
Boilers
Private
Limited
On deputation from Larsen & Toubro Limited
4. Key Role in the organization
Key member of executive team instrumental for overall transformation of the
company
Actively involved in Formulation and implementation growth Strategies, business plans
& evaluate new business opportunities
Facilitator role at Board and Management committees
Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Legal & Controlling activities including timely reporting
to Board/Senior Management through business presentations
Monitor Business performance , KRA, KPI and drive performance based culture
Drive Cost & Revenue optimisation programs
Effective mobilisation and use of financial resources & treasury operations
Compiling & monitoring Annual budget and Cash Flow statements for various business
activities & monitor Project implementation and Capital Expenditure
Playing lead role in Corporate Governance , Accounting , Tax & other statutory
compliances & internal control across the company
Proper risk management including hedging strategy , IT risk assessments, business
continuity and giving timely alerts to senior management
Talent management for finance group including succession plan
Representing company at various business forums such as CII,ICAI,ICSI,Chamber of
commerce
Tracking and implementing new tax and accounting compliances e.g. GST, Ind AS, ICFR
5. Past Assignments
Name of the organisation Period Key responsibilities
The Dhamra Port Company Limited (A JV between L&T and
Tata Steel)
2010-2014 Chief Financial Officer
• Responsible for entire F&A & legal work
• Part of core team for promoters’ stake sale transaction (~1 Billion USD
transaction
L&T-Case Equipment Limited, Indore ,Madhya Pradesh (a
JV between L&T and CNH NV,USA)
2000-2010 Head-F&A
• Worked as CFO & CIO of the company on deputation from Larsen &
Toubro Limited
• Responsible for entire Finance and Accounts, Business Controlling,
Secretarial and IT
• Reporting to foreign JV partner
• Significantly contributed in turnaround of the company
• Part of core team for implementing strategic plan
Shree Rajasthan Syntex Limited, Udaipur, Rajasthan 1994-2000 Senior Manager (Finance) & Additional Company Secretary
• Handled various functions at corporate level relating to Finance,
Accounts, Taxation, audit, Legal, budgets and cost controls for all group
companies
• Formulated two companies including one as closely held investment
company
• Handled company secretarial functions plans for computerization, ERP,
corporate restructuring
• Portfolio Management of promoters and group investment companies
• Independently handled IPO for a group company.
Hindusthan Packaging Company Limited, Anand (A JV
between NDDB & Tetra Pac, Sweden)
1992-1994 Team Facilitator (CFO Role) & Company Secretary
• Overall in charge of finance, Accounts and Secretarial Departments
(Chief Finance Officer)
Rajasthan Electronics & instruments Limited, Jaipur 1987-1992 Senior Accounts Officer
• Dy. Chief of accounts and Finance (Controller of accounts)
7. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
BUSINESS TRANFORMATION & ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS VALUE
• Initiated & implemented CROP- Cost Revenue Optimization Programme for Dhamra Port
• Saving of more than Rs. 100 Crs every year
• Cash Break Even Point reduction from 18 MTPA to 15 MTPA
• Accomplished Refinancing of the debt of Rs.2600 Crs at better terms through innovative finance
structure
• Lower Interest Rates (Saving more than Rs. 25 Crs PA)
• Back ended Repayments (saving cash flow of more than Rs.1000 Cr in initial crucial 5 years)
• Initiated raising of external commercial Borrowings
• Appreciation by Board of the company for CROP/Refinancing
• Effective Cash management in difficult time
• Driving Strategic plan of the company
• Actively involved in divestment of Dhamra Port (a 1 Billion USD deal) by L&T & Tata Steel to
Adani Group. Each shareholder got divestment gain of ~ Rs.1300 Crs. Part of core team for
negotiation with buyer, due diligence ,legal documentation and obtaining all approvals
including from banks
8. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
ENSURING GOOD INFORMATION FRAMEWORK FOR DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
• Implemented a system for monthly reporting to the Board Committee/senior management on
Operating and financial performance of the company
• provided periodical ‘health’ report to the Senior Board with aggressive and bold insights on the
business operations to mitigate risk possibilities
• Formulated financial models for justifying the numbers and for proactive discussions on fund raising ,
business decisions on pricing
• Conducted a benchmarking study across industry for various business parameters & best practices and
Presented to the Board of the company
RISK MANAGEMENT & INTERNAL CONTROL
• Got IT risk audit conducted by external agencies and implemented risk mitigation measures such as
access matrix for no conflict
• Rolled out a new audit methodology focused on study of business and related risks of an entity and
assessing the impact of such risks from financial, business and regulatory perspective – this improved
considerable efficiency in completion of statutory audits
• Ensured accurate, diligent and timely financial reporting without adverse comments
• Introduced Standard Operating procedures for various functional area for better internal control
• Designed enterprise wide risk management framework
9. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
• Ensured high standards of corporate governance structure in line with two strong promoters Viz. Larsen & Toubro
Limited and Tata Steel Limited. Initiated web based statutory compliance reporting
• Implemented system of quarterly statutory compliance meeting for review on various compliances.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
• Driving company’s spent on CSR. Never allowed fund shortfall for CSR activities. Nominated finance member for school
management committee.
• Steering the change management through innovative suggestion in all business areas
• Relationship management with shareholders, lenders, Government agencies and other stakeholders
• Actively participating in ICAI/ICSI forums. Speaker at the Campus Placement Orientation Programme organized by
CMII of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India at Bhubaneswar for consecutively two years
• Developed a strong team of proactive accountants, adhering to accepted accounting practices besides complementing
the efforts of the commercial staff
• Ensured Subordinate Development and Succession Plan
• Introduction of In-house Study Circle
• Training & coaching for leadership development
• Nominated Team Dhamra for CFO awards for last 3 years
11. Key Role in Turn-around & value creation
• Constant Cost & Revenue Monitoring
• EBDITA went up to 10% from 5% (FY06-FY11)
• Helped improving Market share
• Formulated Innovative Equipment finance/Promotional
schemes
• Conceived Dealer Incentive Scheme
• Part of Lakshya Core Team for implementing Strategic Plan
• Facilitated expansion from 2700 to 7000 Units PA
• Organized Term Loan at Competitive rates
• Constant Working Capital Monitoring for conserving cash
• ANWC got reduced to 15% of sales from 25% (FY06-FY11)
• Convener of War Room Reviews in critical time
12. Other Significant Contribution
• Successfully Perused State Government to reduce tax rate From
12.5 % to 4% on Earthmoving Machinery
• Formulated Standard Operating Procedures for various
functions
• Designed strong MIS reports for Decision Support System
• Established Knowledge Forum/Study Circle
• Represented Company at various trade associations-
• Elected member of MP chapter of CII
• Chief Contributor in M&A- Taking over EED from L&T (2004) and
Divestment of L&T Share (2011)
• Succession Planning through training & Coaching
• Immediate Subordinate successfully took over as Head-F&A
15. National Award for Excellence in Cost Management
by Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICWAI)
16. 11th LARSEN & TOUBRO CFO AWARDS 2012
Winner of Functional Leader
Mr Anil Mehta, CFO ,The Dhamra Port Company
Limited receiving award from Mr. R Shankar Raman,
CFO , Larsen & Toubro Limited
17. 11th LARSEN & TOUBRO CFO AWARDS 2012
Outstanding Team Work Category
Mr Anil Mehta, CFO , on behalf Team Dhamra
receiving certificate of appreciation from Mr.K.
Venkatraman, CEO, Larsen & Toubro Limited
18. Appreciation from L&T Top Management for Contribution in Dhamra Deal
L&T Divested its entire stake to Adani group (Deal value-~1 Billion USD)