Mayank Gaur is a seasoned finance executive and DIFC Authorized CFO with a career defined by the rigorous stewardship of regulated capital and the strategic transformation of global financial operations. Currently serving as the Head of Finance & Accounts for a regulated investment fund, Mayank oversees an Asset Under Management (AUM) exceeding AED 600 Million, specializing in high-growth Real Estate and Infrastructure assets.

At the core of Mayank’s leadership is a dual mandate: ensuring uncompromising governance under strict DFSA regulations while driving the financial agility required for aggressive market acquisition. He commands the end-to-end financial lifecycle of the fund, from the precision of Net Asset Value (NAV) validation and SPV management to the complexity of liquidity planning and treasury functions. Acting as a strategic partner to investment teams, Mayank evaluates acquisition targets and development budgets, ensuring that every capital deployment is backed by robust internal controls and deep financial foresight.

Prior to his current role, Mayank demonstrated his capacity for global scale as a Group Financial Controller for a multinational consulting firm. Steering finance operations across the US, UK, France, and India, he led a team of 15 professionals through a period of significant modernization. He spearheaded the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, a move that revolutionized the firm's reporting efficiency. His tenure was marked by tangible bottom-line impact: he improved EBITDA by 10% through disciplined cost controls, slashed Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 90 to 45 days, and successfully executed corporate restructuring and ESOP frameworks. His vigilance in governance also led to the uncovering and resolution of critical financial irregularities through forensic-level fraud investigation.

Mayank’s expertise is deeply rooted in the heavy infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. He has managed financials for a renewable energy portfolio with a massive capacity of 8GW, securing vital project financing from national and international lenders. His experience extends to managing the P&L for EPC companies and overseeing Transmission & Distribution projects valued at over INR 1,500 Crores. During this period, his negotiation skills secured additional claims worth INR 40 Crores, while his performance management systems boosted project profitability by 8%.

Mayank began his career as a Partner in a CA firm, providing high-level advisory and tax planning to C-suite executives. This foundational experience in complex compliance and strategic advisory continues to inform his approach today. Whether navigating cross-border tax laws, structuring multi-million dollar funds, or optimizing working capital, Mayank Gaur combines the precision of a regulator with the vision of a growth strategist.