Rajesh Taparia

About Rajesh Taparia

I am a Chartered Accountant and finance leader who translates complex financial data into clear, actionable business direction. I view finance as a tool for building trust, simplifying processes, and guiding organizations through uncertainty with a calm, solution-oriented approach. & : Proven ability to shape long-term strategy and strengthen financial governance: Expert in streamlining and automating financial processes, including shortening closing cycles and improving forecast reliability- & : Direct experience leading multi-regional FP & A functions and managing substantial Opex portfolios (over $700M): Strong track record of building lasting, collaborative partnerships across various functions and regions by carefully listening to challenges and providing objective guidance: A commitment to continuous improvement, always seeking better ways to plan, forecast, and analyze performance to enable proactive decision-making. & : Building & scaling shared service models that deliver & O.My approach is defined by: & : A mission to make finance meaningful for non-finance stakeholders: A steady, objective approach to navigating uncertainty and difficult decisions. & : A strong belief in working closely with leaders to see the big picture behind the data. & : The ability to bring order to complex, multi-faceted situations.

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager

   Juniper Networks

   Jul 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   In my current role, I take full responsibility for the financial planning, Consolidation of Region/Vertical input, headcount and operating expenses of a large global Sales organization. Over time, I have learned to bring clarity to fast-moving environments, especially where business decisions need to be made quickly and with confidence.I lead all planning cycles from forecasting to long-range planning and ensure that our teams have the financial insight they need at the right moment. I enjoy simplifying complex models, strengthening governance, and improving the predictability of outcomes.Additionally, I work closely with cross-functional leaders to understand their priorities and translate them into structured, long-term financial plans. This also includes guiding several strategic projects involving sales compensation redesign, growth models, enterprise-wide workforce planning, and large-scale organizational transitions.Moreover, after the HPE acquisition, I have been deeply involved in integrating processes, aligning policies, and building a unified reporting framework. My focus has been on creating stability during change, reducing risk, and ensuring that teams across both entities can operate smoothly and confidently.I also lead a large team spread across functions and regions. Supporting my team’s growth, building their confidence, and enabling them to think more strategically has been an important part of my role. I believe that strong teams create strong financial foundations, and I work to maintain that balance every day.

Education

• Nalhati HB College

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General

  1995 — 2002

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Mis
• Financial Analysis
• Tax
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Accounting
• Team Management
• Financial Accounting
• Vas
• Gprs
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Statutory Audit
• Telecommunications
• Management