Zaki Merchant
Managing Director at Deloitte | Finance Transformation | Data and AI | Accounting & Reporting
- Role
- Senior Manager at Deloitte
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zaki Merchant
I am a highly experienced Finance Executive within Deloitte’s Finance Transformation practice, specializing in partnering with CFOs and Controllers to shape and execute forward-looking strategies. I focus on optimizing operating models and organizational structures, with deep expertise in process automation, integrated data and analytics, performance management, and next-generation finance technologies.With over 23 years of international consulting and industry experience, I have led diverse teams and complex projects across the US, UK, Canada, Japan, and India. I leverage intelligent automation, advanced finance data modeling, operating model redesign, and visual analytics to drive innovation and deliver measurable business value.As a digital finance strategist, I am recognized for my ability to modernize budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes, implement leading ERP technologies such as SAP and enhance product costing and financial/management reporting. My holistic approach enables organizations to unlock the full potential of digital transformation in finance.Before joining Deloitte, I served as Regional Finance Controller for a global advisory, risk management, and insurance brokerage firm, where I managed all financial and accounting operations for the Southeast region.Work-life balance at Deloitte, has allowed me to pursue personal passions such as collecting and restoring vintage German cars and investing in real estate. An avid squash player and swimmer since childhood, I am proud to share these interests with his two daughters, who have embraced both sports as well.
Experience
Senior Manager
Jun 2018 — Present
Education
Institute of Management Accountants
CMA, Management Accountant
2007 — 2009
Temple University
BBA, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance.
2001 — 2003
University of Mumbai
BCOM, Economics
1998 — 2001
Fox School of Business at Temple University
Master of Science, Accounting and Financial Management
2005 — 2009
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
MBA, Strategy / Finance
2010 — 2013
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