Pankaj Chugh

Pankaj Chugh is a finance operations expert with significant experience leading financial teams across various organizations. Currently serving as the Finance Operations Team Lead at Papaya Global, Pankaj has successfully transformed financial planning and analysis processes through automation and optimization. Previous roles include Finance Team Lead at KlearNow, where Pankaj managed US accounting activities and collaborated with management on financial forecasting and reporting. As a Finance Specialist at ION, Pankaj oversaw critical accounting operations, while at JCPenney, responsibilities included managing month-end close processes and liaising with auditors. Pankaj's career began as a Senior Analyst at KPMG, focusing on compliance of financial statements with UK legislative standards. Pankaj holds an MBA in Finance from Liverpool John Moores University, a PGPM from the Institute of Management Technology, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Delhi University.