Raghava Kumar Komanduri
Senior Financial Analyst (Juniper Development & Innovation - Bu Finance) @Juniper Networks
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Financial Analyst (Juniper Development & Innovation - Bu Finance) @Juniper Networks
Sunnyvale, CA, US
RIS Business (Routing Infrastructure Solutions) previously AWAN Business (Automated WAN Solutions)- Spearheaded the development of business unit financial packages to support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards- Built and implemented advanced forecasting models to track bookings, gross margin, and Average Selling Price (ASP) for a $2B routing business; enhanced visibility by modeling software attach rates and their impact on profitability- Delivered real-time, in-quarter ad-hoc financial analysis to COO and CFO staff, enabling agile, data-driven executive decision-making- Streamlined reporting processes by automating workflows in Alteryx, SFDC, and Tableau, improving accuracy and reducing manual effort- Provided weekly business performance updates versus plan and forecast to the AWAN Business Unit leadership, driving alignment with corporate OKRs and financial goals- Partnered with Product Line Managers (PLMs) to forecast product family pipelines and support product planning, deal structuring, margin reviews, and new product introductions (NPIs)- Collaborated cross-functionally with Supply Chain teams to align on demand forecasts, evaluate supply health, and identify excess or at-risk inventory; contributed to inventory cost reduction and improved working capital. Analyzed discrepancies between demand plans and corporate-approved product plans to identify over- or under-performance, informing corrective actions and portfolio decisions- Led mid-year strategy reviews and year-end planning sessions with Product Management to align on product roadmaps and evolving market expectations. Benchmarked internal growth assumptions against industry CAGRs to evaluate long-term potential, assess competitive positioning, and support strategic investments.
EDUCATION
Technical University of Munich
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
STEM MBA, Corporate Finance | Private Equity | Venture Capital | Leadership (Minor)
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Narayana Junior College - Hyderabad
Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, Maths, Physics, Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Summer School, Marketing and Business Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT RAGHAVA KUMAR KOMANDURI
I’m a results-oriented finance professional with a diverse background spanning corporate FP & A, audit, and product finance. I bring a unique blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive financial impact and business growth. Currently supporting Juniper Networks (now part of HPE Networking), I lead financial planning and analysis for the $2B Routing business unit—supporting core initiatives across AI-driven networking, 800G product portfolios, and next-generation routing and switching technologies.In my current role, I build and operationalize forecasting models for bookings, margins, software attach rates, and ASPs—enabling clear visibility and strategic agility across the business. I work closely with Product Management, Supply Chain, and GTM leaders to ensure alignment between demand signals, product strategy, and financial targets. My focus is on driving profitable growth and enhancing decision-making in a highly innovative and competitive networking landscape, with added emphasis on cybersecurity and intelligent, automated networks.Prior to Juniper, I began my career in Audit at PwC, advising clients on IFRS compliance and financial statement integrity. My pivot from mechanical engineering—with a specialization in industrial design—to finance was fueled by a passion for strategic problem solving and business impact. I earned my MBA in Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Private Equity from the University of Rochester – Simon Business School, where I was honored with the Karl Brunner Award for graduating as the top academic performer in my cohort.With professional certifications in financial management (Merit Grade – Singapore CA Foundation Programme) and a deep interest in networking technologies, I am committed to growing within this dynamic industry and helping shape the financial strategy of the next era of connected, secure, and AI-native networks.
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