Zeest D.
FP&A | Digital Transformation & Process Optimization | Co-Founder – FoodTech | ERP Implementation | Business Strategy, Analytics & Partnerships |
- Role
- Co-founder & COO at Yallagrub
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zeest D.
Results-driven finance leader with 15+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), Strategic Finance, and Digital Transformation across global organizations. Expertise in driving data-driven decision-making, optimizing financial performance, and implementing scalable financial models. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and ERP system implementations (Oracle, Hyperion, QlikView). Adept at building C-level financial reports, automating processes, and improving operational efficiencies. Passionate about leveraging financial insights to drive profitability and business growth.
Experience
Co-founder & COO
Jan 2021 — Present · US
Co-founded and scaled a food-tech startup providing digital dining services, overseeing financial strategy, pricing, and business operations. Led product development, branding, and investor relations, securing pre-seed funding. Built an AI-driven platform focused on operational efficiency, cost control, and seamless user experience.Key Achievements:1. Designed scalable financial models and optimized pricing strategies for market expansion.2. Led UX/UI design and operational strategy, ensuring seamless user experience.3. Spearheaded branding, marketing, and investor relations, securing pre-seed funding.4. Drove cost optimization and established a data-driven approach for financial planning
Education
National University of Modern Languages
Certificate, Language-French
2001 — 2001
Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Management Accountant, USA, Management Accounting & Strategy
Foundation University (Institute of Management & Computer Sciences)
Bachelors, Business Administration
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Good Governance
- Financial Analysis
- Hyperion Hfm
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing
- Internal Audit
- Financial Modeling
- Hyperion Planning
- Erp
- Teamwork
- Team Management
- Mis
- Account Reconciliation
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting
- Project Planning
- Lawson
- Microsoft Office
- Financial Modelling
- Creative Writing
- Financial Audits
- Janus
- Hyperion Reports
- Internal Controls
- Leadership
- Oracle Financial
- Oracle R12 Financials
- Fixed Assets
- Analysis
- Account Management
- Analytical Skills
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- Management
- Strategy
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