At the recent townhall, Vilasben Radadiya, who leads the Finance portfolio for KBR India, shared key insights into how the finance function is evolving to become a stronger strategic partner to the business.

Finance at KBR India continues to play a critical role beyond traditional reporting, acting as a catalyst in driving informed decision-making and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. “Our primary focus is to support the business by developing financial projections, monitoring them regularly, and providing valuable financial insights,” Vilas noted. This approach ensures that teams remain aligned with management objectives while staying on track for sustainable growth.

Stronger Alignment Through Collaboration

With the new leadership team in place, finance has further strengthened its collaboration framework. Weekly cross-functional discussions have been instrumental in enhancing communication and alignment across offices. These regular touchpoints not only provide better visibility into business performance but also help bridge understanding gaps and enable faster, more cohesive decision-making.

This shift is empowering the finance team to play a more impactful role in shaping strategy moving from a support function to a true business partner.

Key Focus Areas: Cash Flow & Operational Excellence

One of the top priorities for the finance team remains cash flow management. Emphasizing the importance of timely collections, Vilas highlighted the ongoing focus on reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improving liquidity. Strong coordination across business units including STS, IS, and Technology is helping drive better financial discipline and efficiency.

Additionally, efforts are underway to streamline financial transition processes across KBR India. By identifying and addressing process gaps, the team aims to enhance consistency, accuracy, and alignment across all business units within the year.

Performance Snapshot

From a performance perspective, the numbers reflect steady progress:

• STS Business Unit Performance (Q1):
  • Revenue: USD 627 million
  • EBITDA: USD 137 million
• KBR India Delivery Metrics:
  • 1.2 million project hours executed between January and April
  • On track to achieve 3.8 million project hours by year-end

These figures underscore the scale and impact of operations, supported by disciplined financial oversight.

Ensuring Compliance and Mitigating Risk

Alongside business support, finance continues to uphold strong compliance standards, ensuring adherence to local statutory and regulatory requirements. This not only mitigates potential risks but also safeguards KBR’s reputation in India.

Leveraging Technology and Data

In line with KBR’s digital transformation journey, the finance team is actively embracing advanced tools and technologies. Initiatives leveraging Power BI, advanced Excel capabilities, and management reporting systems are enabling deeper insights and more efficient reporting processes.

These tools are helping transform raw data into actionable intelligence, enhancing transparency and supporting better decision-making at all levels.

An Open Door for Collaboration

Reinforcing a culture of collaboration, Vilas encouraged teams across functions to share ideas and suggestions with finance. “If there are thoughts or opportunities where finance can add value, we are always open to partnering,” she emphasized.

As KBR India continues on its growth trajectory, the finance function remains a cornerstone—driving alignment, enabling strategy, and ensuring the organization moves forward with clarity and confidence.