Rakesh Moondra

About Rakesh Moondra

Global Finance Leader | CFO / SVP Finance / Global FP & AI help organizations make better decisions by turning financial complexity into clear direction. With 20+ years of experience across global markets, I’ve led FP & A, finance transformation, and large-scale teams that partner closely with CEOs and business leaders to drive performance and growth.My background spans building FP & A Centers of Excellence, leading digital and AI-enabled finance transformations, and scaling finance organizations that influence strategy not just report results.What I bring-CFO-level strategic partnership and business leadership-Global FP & A leadership and operating model design-Finance transformation, automation, and AI adoption-Performance management, planning, and forecasting-Building and developing high-performing finance teams-Strong collaboration with Boards, CEOs, and senior stakeholdersI am passionate about creating finance functions that are future-ready, insight-driven, and deeply connected to business outcomes

Experience

1. Global Head of Fp & a

   AkzoNobel

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Established a new Global FP & A team in Pune, Maharashtra, India for AkzoNobel, driving digitalization and standardization to enhance financial analysis and reporting.• Implemented strategic financial planning processes to improve decision-making efficiency and accuracy.• Led cross-functional collaboration to optimise budget allocation, resulting in significant cost savings and improved financial performance.

Education

• Maharshi Dayanand University

  B.com, Accounts and Taxation

  1998 — 2001

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounts and Financial Management

  2002 — 2006