CA Hemantkumar Ganatra has recently stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer at Sandvik Coromant India Private Limited, Pune. With over 17 years of progressive experience in financial management and leadership, his appointment marks a strategic milestone for Sandvik Coromant India as it continues to reinforce its financial operations in alignment with global standards.
Before this elevation, Hemant served as the General Manager – Finance & Controlling at Walter Tools India Private Limited for more than seven years. His tenure there was defined by strong financial oversight, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. He spearheaded critical functions such as auditing, budgeting, and statutory accounting, leveraging deep expertise in SAP-based financial systems and management information systems (MIS).
Earlier in his career, Hemant held key finance roles at Chassis Brakes International India, Bosch Chassis Systems India Pvt Ltd, Emco Ltd, and Jalgaon People Bank. His responsibilities included everything from internal audits and taxation to budgeting and cost control, as well as serving as a key user in SAP CO and FI module implementations—testament to his strong technical and analytical grounding in enterprise finance.
A Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Hemant is also an active contributor to the professional finance community. Notably, he served as Secretary of the Jalgaon Branch of the WIRC of ICAI. His proven track record of strategic financial leadership, combined with hands-on experience in both plant and corporate finance, positions him as a key asset in Sandvik Coromant India’s leadership team.