Yogeshwar K.

About Yogeshwar K.

Hello, With 18 years of overall experience majorly in FP & A, MIS, budgeting & forecasting, and operational finance, I have honed a deep expertise in financial planning, cost control, and process optimization to drive business performance. I specialize in cost reduction, cost-saving strategies, and financial process automation, ensuring data-driven decision-making and sustainable profitability.My core competencies include Controlling, Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order-to-Cash (OTC), Record-to-Report (RTR), stakeholder reporting, tax, and audit. I have a proven track record in financial transformation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, enabling organizations to optimize resources and enhance operational efficiency.As a strategic finance leader, I thrive on translating financial insights into actionable strategies, partnering with senior management to align financial goals with business objectives. My ability to streamline financial processes, drive automation, and enhance reporting accuracy has consistently led to improved financial visibility and control.I am passionate about leveraging data analytics, financial modeling, and performance tracking to unlock growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement. With strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills, I excel in fostering collaboration across functions and levels.A results-driven finance professional, I am committed to maximizing financial efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and delivering measurable business impact.

Experience

1. Finance Controller

   Vertiv

   Jun 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   As a Finance Controller / Professional in Manufacturing Operations, I play a pivotal role in driving budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial strategy across three manufacturing plants. My key responsibilities include:Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading annual operating plan (AOP) budgeting and rolling forecasts for manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Operational Expense Management: Conducting monthly OPEX analysis and Actual vs. Planned (AOP) variance reviews, identifying key cost drivers and improvement areas.Profitability & Cost Analysis:Plant-wise profitability, contribution, and productivity analysis, including hourly rate assessments to optimize resource allocation.Conversion cost calculations and analysis to enhance manufacturing efficiency and cost competitiveness.Inventory & Capex Governance:Serving as a verifier for cycle counts and conducting physical inventory verifications to maintain financial accuracy.Capex verification and validation, ensuring capital investments align with strategic goals and deliver optimal returns.Cost Optimization & Process Transformation:Driving cost-saving, cost-reduction, and cost-control initiatives to improve plant profitability.Spearheading financial process improvements and policy transformations (e.g, Scrap Policy, RTV Policy, Invoice Verification Policy), enhancing operational efficiency.MIS & Stakeholder Reporting: Delivering data-driven insights, financial reports, and dashboards to support executive decision-making.Management Presentations & Reviews: Leading monthly business reviews for the manufacturing vertical, presenting financial performance, key cost drivers, and strategic recommendations to senior management.I am passionate about leveraging financial analytics, cost engineering, and process automation to drive sustainable growth and profitability in manufacturing operations.

Education

• The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India

  CMA, Costing and Accounting

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Business/Management

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance & Business Administration

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance