Rahul Kittur

About Rahul Kittur

STRATEGIC FP & A PROFESSIONAL ~ Financial Planning & Analysis ~ Business Partnering ~ Driving Financial Insights ~ Empowering Data-Driven Decision Making for High-Impact Business Strategies Proven expertise in driving financial insights, cost efficiency, and decision support. Strong track record of influencing leadership decisions through strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business analytics.

Experience

1. Finance Business Partner

   Maersk Global Service Centre India Private Limited

   Jan 2019 — Present · Pune, IN

   SG & A• Cost Analysis & Control – Conducted variance and trend analysis to track cost fluctuations and implement cost-control measures (e.g, delayed hiring, travel & entertainment expense management). Provided Finance Heads with actionable insights to optimize SG & A.• Budgeting & Forecasting – Collaborated with ALTs to develop annual budgets and forecasts, improving accuracy by integrating key SG & A and FTE metrics while addressing prior data gaps.• Performance Metrics & Reporting – Designed a centralized SG & A dashboard, enhancing financial transparency and serving as a single data source for stakeholders. Automated reporting to enable informed decision-making.• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Worked closely with Delivery, Customer Experience, HR, and Operations teams to improve FTE and SG & A expenditure management, aligning costs with business objectives.• Process Automation & Improvement – Led the development of an automated SG & A dashboard with IT, equipping ALT members and country heads with real-time, interactive financial insights on budgets, actuals, and variances.• Strategic Cost Optimization – Analyzed salary costs to support hiring decisions and led a case study on cost-saving through delayed hiring and productivity enhancements, optimizing workforce planning.Logistics & Services• FP & A Vertical Development – Established an offshore FP & A function for two new Logistics & Services products, ensuring financial credibility, streamlined P&L processes, and accurate performance tracking.• Financial Analysis & Decision Support – Delivered precise P&L analysis to leadership, enhancing forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.• Cost & Profitability Optimization – Partnered with Product Managers to optimize costs, boost profitability, and drive revenue growth while strengthening financial transparency.• Automation & Efficiency – Led digital automation initiatives to minimize manual efforts and improve financial reporting accuracy.

Education

• Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  1996 — 1998

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  Intermediate

  1992 — 1994

• Pune University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  1990 — 1995

Skills

• Management
• Accounting
• Revenue Assurance: Development, Standardization and Stabilization of Revenue Assurance Process.
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• Pmo Knowledge: Blend of Learned and Experience-Based Knowledge, Experience of Challenges That Arise. Communication: Strong Written and Oral Capabilities. Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Assess & Understand the Situation and Make Judgment. Behavi
• Resource Management
• Managerial Finance
• Business Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Pmo
• Vendor Management
• Finance
• Analysis
• Auditing