About Pushpa
I’m a Fractional CFO/Head of Finance/Senior Finance Manager and Fractional CFO with 11+ years of experience supporting startups and growing businesses across Europe and India. I help founders and leadership teams make confident decisions through cash flow & runway management (13-week forecasts), FP&A, financial modeling, and clear board-level reporting. I bring a hands-on, practical approach focused on liquidity, scalability, and sustainable growth.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- FreelancerSenior Finance Manager/ Head of FinanceREAL ESTATEJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Berlin, Germany• • Built real estate financial model calculators in Excel to support investment and decision-making• • Acting as a freelance Head of Finance, owning the full finance function including accounting, finance system and tool implementation, audits, corporate tax, VAT, and regulatory compliance• • Delivered end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for restaurant clients, with a strong focus on cost control and VAT compliance• • Prepared and consolidated financial statements, performed financial analysis, and created management dashboards to support leadership and Board-level decision-making
- 7Lernings GmbHSenior Finance & Controlling ManagerAugust 2025 - December 2025 (4 months)Berlin, Germany• • Acted as a strategic sparring partner to the management team, responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and reporting• • Prepared monthly financial closings and analyses in close collaboration with C-level stakeholders• • Owned day-to-day accounting operations and ensured reliable cash flow and liquidity planning• • Monitored incoming and outgoing payments, issued invoices, and managed the dunning process• • Supported internal processes such as travel expense reimbursements and worked closely with external tax advisors• • Actively contributed ideas to improve finance and controlling processes, helping to continuously strengthen structures and workflows
- Benbau GroupFinance Manager/ Interim Head of FinanceApril 2025 - July 2025 (3 months)Berlin, Germany• • Oversee and manage month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.• • Prepare and review financial Statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and HCB.• • Manage and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.• • Conduct financial analysis and interpret financial data to support strategic planning and business decisions.• • implement and maintain robust internal control systems to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.• • Coordinate and manage audits, liaising with external auditors and ensuring regulatory compliance.• • Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting functions.• • Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.• • Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and assist in optimizing tax strategies across jurisdictions.
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Education
- Masterof Business AdministrationR V Institute of Management2014Masterof Business Administration
- Bachelor of ScienceS B College of ScienceBachelor of Science