Rahul K R
Thrissur
Summary
Accomplished Account Manager and Project Lead with extensive experience in SAP ERP optimisation and order-to-cash management. Proven track record in integrating Lean manufacturing principles with SAP systems to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. Demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and variance analysis, contributing to significant cost savings and improved cash flow. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-profile projects on time and within budget. Career goals include leveraging skills in system migration and data integrity to drive strategic business initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Hailstone Innovations Private Limited
Palakkad, India
12.2025 - Current
- Achieved seamless integration of sales orders and financial ledger through successful SAP ERP implementation focused on order-to-cash workflows.
- Reduced procurement lead times and optimised vendor selection by managing complex quota arrangements within SAP.
- Identified significant cost-saving opportunities while aligning order fulfilment with financial margin targets in collaboration with production teams.
- Managed portfolio of key accounts, fostering long-term relationships through regular, strategic communication.
Project Lead: SAP Order Management & JIT Integrati
Hailstone Innovations Privated Limited
Palakkad, India
03.2023 - Current
- Integrated Lean Production templates with SAP PP module to support Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery, reducing inventory holding costs.
- Automated order-to-production scheduling logic, ensuring customer delivery timelines were met with 99% accuracy.
- Enhanced visibility of production flow through SAP-based reporting, enabling proactive financial decision-making for executive leadership.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans and resources as necessary to achieve objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams in the delivery of high-profile projects, meeting strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Conducted regular project reviews and reports for senior management, providing insights into progress and performance.
- Oversaw the successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet critical deadlines.
SENIOR ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE / FP&A ANALYST
Hailstone Innovations Private Limited
Thrissur, India
05.2015 - 03.2023
- Assisted in preparation for month-end close related to fixed asset storage and freight expenses.
- Supported reporting processes for closing AP/AR financial statements.
- Prepared standalone and consolidated financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, notes on accounts, and cash flow statements for a group of companies.
- Conducted break-even point analysis to identify minimum revenue required to cover total costs.
- Closed monthly WIP inventory and production orders.
- Contributed to the development of annual financial year budget in collaboration with the CFO.
- Collaborated with the finance team to manage account receivables, improving cash flow and reducing bad debt.
Accounts and Finance Executive
Popular Vehicles and Services
Thrissur, India
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Recorded and reconciled bank activity in corresponding cash book.
- Initiated and verified bank transfers.
- Prepared detailed ageing report and all past due accounts for management.
- Contacted customers by email or phone for payments that were more than 31 days delinquent.
- Reviewed and posted month-end journal entries.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable/payable trade accounts.
Education
Master of Commerce - Commerce
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, IN-TN01-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, IN-TN01-2018
Skills
- Financial planning and analysis
- SAP ERP optimization
- Order-to-cash management
- Quota arrangement and sourcing
- Revenue and margin forecasting
- Inventory and working capital control
- Lean manufacturing and JIT delivery
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Cross-functional leadership
- System migration and data integrity
Timeline
Account Manager
Hailstone Innovations Private Limited
12.2025 - Current
Project Lead: SAP Order Management & JIT Integrati
Hailstone Innovations Privated Limited
03.2023 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE / FP&A ANALYST
Hailstone Innovations Private Limited
05.2015 - 03.2023
Accounts and Finance Executive
Popular Vehicles and Services
01.2015 - 02.2016
Master of Commerce - Commerce
Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Bharathiar University