Rohit Agarwal

About Rohit Agarwal

Highly Analytical and Results-Oriented Finance Professional (ACA, CS, CFA) with 14 years of experience in Financial Planning, Analysis, and Control within the Automotive and Financial Services Industries- Proven Ability to Drive Profitability, Optimize Inventory Management, and Lead Cross-Functional Teams- Expertise in Financial Modelling, Data Transformation, and Process Automation, Cost Controls, Product Pricing and Credit Rating

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager

   Ford Motor Company

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Spearheaded financial planning and analysis for vehicle mix and pricing strategies as part of the Marketing and Sales Planning Team. This involves market analysis, competitive benchmarking and identification of pricing opportunities- Managed comprehensive financial controllership for dealer incentive programs with a $3 billion budget, ensuring adherence to accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory requirements- Conducted in-depth, regular analysis of key competitive vehicles, leveraging market data and pricing strategies to understand relative positioning and identify opportunities for differentiation- Managed the P&L and cash flow for Marketing & Sales (M&S) dealer incentive programs, ensuring financial performance aligned with strategic objectives. Developed and implemented strategies to optimize revenue, control costs, and improve cash flow- Led the development and execution of the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with cross-functional teams to gather data and develop realistic financial projections. Developed and maintained a robust 5-year business plan, outlining strategic initiatives and financial targets. Contributed to improved financial planning and forecasting accuracy- Prepared detailed monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and management commentaries, to provide timely and accurate information to stakeholders- Finance Business Partner for Onshore Finance/Operations regional leadership team- Lead Cross functional Finance Business Partnership with Brand Team, Manufacturing Team, Production Planning team, Material Planning & Logistics team- Involved in Transitioning of Marketing & Sales Pricing Process and Setting up a Finance Team in India- Managing a Team of 7 members; Automated and simplified processes using Advanced Excel and Alteryx resulting in 25% reduction in Monthly Actuals and Forecasting Reporting Time.

Education

• Umesh Chandra College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounts and Finance

  2005 — 2007

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounts, Audit , Finance

• Frank Anthony Public School

  ISC, Commerce

  2003 — 2004

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  CS

  2008 — 2010

• ICFAI University, Hyderabad

  CFA (ICFAI), Finance

  2004 — 2006

• ICFAI University, Hyderabad

  MS Finance (ICFAI), Finance

  2007 — 2008

• S.R.N. Singh Memorial High School

  ICSE

  2002

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

  Diploma in IFRS, Internation Financial Reporting Standards