Ajay Luthra

Overview

24 years in finance, the last 4 at Anchor Bio, where I lead the corporate development team. Closed the books in 3 days, down from 12. Most at home with valuation and strategy. Big believer in written communication.

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Experience

1. CFO

   Feb 2023 - Present
   Anchor Bio · 3 yr 8 mo · Full-time · New Delhi, India
   • Built the operating model the board used for a $82 million raise.
   • Saved $2 million a year renegotiating vendor contracts.
2. Controller

   Feb 2020 - Jan 2023
   American Express · 2 yr 11 mo · Full-time · New Delhi, India
   • Built the operating model the board used for a $231 million raise.
   • Took forecast accuracy to within 3% for 9 straight quarters.
3. FP&A Manager

   Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
   Walmart Global Tech · 2 yr 7 mo · Full-time · New Delhi, India
   • Closed the books in 6 days, down from 11.
4. Senior Financial Analyst

   Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
   Cisco · 2 yr 6 mo · Full-time · New Delhi, India
   • Closed the books in 6 days, down from 15.
   • Took forecast accuracy to within 2% for 9 straight quarters.
5. Controller

   Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
   Walmart Global Tech · 1 yr 2 mo · Full-time · New Delhi, India
   • Closed the books in 4 days, down from 10.
   • Saved $9 million a year renegotiating vendor contracts.

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Education

1. PSG College of Technology

   B.E., Business Administration
   1997 - 2001