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Mani Padmanabhan

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CFO Partner at CFO Bridge | On-Demand CFO Services
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Mani Padmanabhan is a multi-sector finance leader with three decades of experience, including CFO roles at major companies like Vodafone India and Dr. Reddys Labs. A Chartered Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner, he now provides CFO, advisory, and corporate governance services. Colleagues describe him as thorough, strategic, and a versatile leader.

Outside of his direct professional duties, Mani is a strong advocate for lifelong learning, viewing every interaction and conversation as an opportunity for enrichment. He is a published author and a trainer, sharing his extensive financial expertise with startups, SMEs, and corporate businesses, demonstrating a passion for mentorship and knowledge-sharing.

He is the author of an article on anti-fraud regulations published in a global journal for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
CFO Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Corporate Governance
He provides governance advisory services, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Directors, and posts about governance gaps and accounting failures in public companies.
Startup Advisory
He offers CFO services to make businesses "investor ready" and teaches courses on startup funding and finance management for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
CFO Partner
CFO Bridge | On-Demand CFO Services
7-2021
Advisor
Protiviti India Member Firm
7-2019
Founder & Director
V-assureU
7-2018
CFO
Price Eagle Online
6-2019 - 6-2021
Partner
Peachtree Management Advisors
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Education
1987 - 1990
ACA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2014 - 2015
Certified Fraud Examiner
ACFE
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