El Roi Consulting & Advisory
Building High-Performance Global Finance Operations
We partner with organizations to establish, transform, and optimize Finance Shared Services, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and Finance Operations through strategic consulting and execution.
Who We Are
"We don't simply advise — we work alongside our clients from strategy through execution."
At El Roi Consulting & Advisory, we help organizations build scalable finance organizations that enable growth. Our team brings decades of leadership experience in Finance Transformation, Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services, Global Capability Centers (GCC), ERP Transformation, and Business Process Optimization.
Santhosh Francis — Founder & Principal Consultant
Our Services
Specialist Finance Advisory, End-to-End
GCC Advisory
End-to-end advisory for establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers in India.
- —GCC Strategy & Location Assessment
- —Business Case Development
- —Operating Model & Org Design
- —Governance Framework & Transition Planning
Build-Operate-Transfer
Full BOT lifecycle management from planning through client ownership transfer.
- —BOT Planning & Vendor Selection
- —Talent Acquisition & Process Migration
- —Operational Management
- —Knowledge Transfer & Client Handover
Finance Transformation
Transforming finance functions to deliver strategic value and operational excellence.
- —Finance Target Operating Model
- —ERP Readiness & Process Standardization
- —Automation Strategy & AI Enablement
- —Performance Management & Digital Finance
Finance Outsourcing
Scalable, managed finance operations delivered with precision and compliance.
- —Accounts Payable & Receivable
- —General Ledger & Financial Reporting
- —GST & Tax Compliance
- —Payroll Coordination & MIS Reporting
CFO Advisory
Strategic financial leadership and advisory for growth-stage and enterprise organizations.
- —FP&A, Budgeting & Cash Flow Planning
- —Board Reporting & KPI Framework
- —Cost Optimization
- —Business Partnering
Europe–India Specialization
Your Europe–India Finance Partner
Helping Nordic, UK, and European organizations establish and scale finance operations in India — with the speed, precision, and cultural fluency that global mandates demand.
GCC Setup in India
From location strategy to operational go-live — we guide European companies through every stage of establishing a Global Capability Center in India.
Finance Outsourcing
Scalable, compliant finance operations delivered from India, aligned to European regulatory and reporting standards.
BOT Execution
We build, operate, and transfer your India finance capability — reducing risk and accelerating time-to-value for European organizations.
Industries We Serve
Across Sectors. Around the World.
Why Choose Us
Boutique expertise. Global execution. Measurable outcomes.
- ✓Leadership experience from global organizations
- ✓Practical execution — not just presentations
- ✓Deep Finance and Shared Services expertise
- ✓Global delivery mindset
- ✓Strong network across India and Europe
- ✓Flexible engagement models
- ✓Focus on measurable business outcomes
Our Process
How We Work With You
Discovery
Understanding your organization, goals, and current-state challenges.
Assessment
Evaluating readiness, gaps, and opportunities across people, process, and technology.
Strategy
Developing a tailored roadmap aligned to your business objectives.
Execution
Hands-on implementation alongside your team — from design to go-live.
Stabilization
Ensuring operational stability, performance benchmarking, and issue resolution.
Continuous Improvement
Embedding a culture of ongoing optimization and value delivery.
Discovery
Understanding your organization, goals, and current-state challenges.
Assessment
Evaluating readiness, gaps, and opportunities across people, process, and technology.
Strategy
Developing a tailored roadmap aligned to your business objectives.
Execution
Hands-on implementation alongside your team — from design to go-live.
Stabilization
Ensuring operational stability, performance benchmarking, and issue resolution.
Continuous Improvement
Embedding a culture of ongoing optimization and value delivery.
Our Expertise
Deep Domain Knowledge
Why India
The World's Premier Destination for Finance Capability
Engagement Models
Flexible Engagements for Every Need
Consulting
Strategic advisory and roadmap development for finance transformation and GCC initiatives.
Managed Services
End-to-end operational support for finance functions, delivered with accountability and precision.
Build-Operate-Transfer
We build your India capability, operate it to maturity, and transfer ownership to your team.
Interim Leadership
Fractional CFO, Finance Director, and Transformation Lead engagements for critical transitions.
Project-Based
Short-term, outcome-focused transformation initiatives with defined scope and deliverables.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Integrity
We act with transparency and honesty in every engagement.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and delivery.
Stewardship
We treat our clients' businesses as our own.
Innovation
We bring fresh thinking and modern approaches to complex challenges.
Collaboration
We work alongside our clients, not above them.
Client Success
Your outcomes are our only measure of success.
Leadership
The Team Behind El Roi
Santhosh Francis
Founder & Principal Consultant
A finance transformation leader with extensive experience leading global finance organizations, shared services, compliance, ERP transformations, finance outsourcing, and GCC strategy across multinational organizations. Passionate about building scalable finance organizations that deliver measurable business value.
As our team grows, additional leadership profiles will appear here.
Client Perspectives
What Our Clients Say
El Roi Consulting helped us establish our India finance capability with remarkable speed and professionalism.
CFO
European Manufacturing Group
We achieved significant process improvements through their finance transformation approach. Their hands-on execution model made all the difference.
Finance Director
Nordic Technology Company
Insights
Expert Perspectives
How to Set Up a GCC in India: A Complete Guide for European Companies
Finance Transformation Roadmap: From Strategy to Execution
AI in Finance Operations: Practical Applications for Shared Services
Get in Touch
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