Nisha Patel

• Led cash flow improvement by unlocking aged debtors and accelerating collections.
• Strategized and achieved stronger BU-led credit ownership and accountability.
• Designed and implemented BU-wise credit policies to balance growth with robust controls.
• Re-engineered credit control structure to enhance efficiency and support business performance.
• Centralized and streamlined company contracts into a single, controlled repository.
• Reviewed and strengthened commercial contract clauses with business leaders.

Finance & Operations Leadership Impact Transformational Achievements

• Directed end-to-end finance operations (GL, AP, AR, Treasury, Payroll, Tax), strengthening governance, control, and reporting accuracy.
• Delivered robust monthly performance intelligence (TB, P&L, Balance Sheet, forecasts) to inform executive decision-making.
• Orchestrated cross-functional alignment across HR, Stores, and Operations to improve financial discipline and operational efficiency.
• Led external audits, tax compliance, and payroll governance, ensuring regulatory integrity and risk mitigation.
• Built high-performance accounting and purchasing teams, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Increased Net Profit Before Tax by 10% by executing targeted cost optimization and revenue enhancement strategies.
• Reduced operational wastage by 7% through implementation of Micros and structured Material Control Systems.
• Lowered overall expenses by 10% by introducing disciplined budgeting and cost analytics frameworks.
• Stabilized cross-departmental performance through effective change management and conflict resolution, restoring operational cohesion.

• Strengthened Group financial governance through rigorous consolidation and performance analytics across Real Estate, Mining, and Textiles portfolios.
• Directed audits, tax strategy, and KRA compliance, proactively mitigating regulatory and financial risk.
• Defended and resolved a complex KRA audit, preserving KSh 170M in shareholder value.
• Enhanced executive decision-making through accurate, timely multi-entity reporting and financial transparency.
• Promoted to Finance Director for delivering measurable financial control, resilience, and strategic impact.

• Strengthened financial control and cost discipline across a bread manufacturing operation and flower farm, driving margin visibility and operational efficiency.
• Optimized cost accounting frameworks and production analytics, converting cost data into actionable profitability improvements.
• Enhanced working capital management and expense governance, improving cash flow resilience and safeguarding bottom-line performance.