RAHUL PATIL
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Business Controller at Volvo Group India, adept in financial controlling and strategic planning. Spearheaded budget forecasting and CAPEX management, driving cost control initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and implementing process improvements, complemented by strong analytical skills and SAP proficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Controller
Volvo Group India Private Limited
Bengaluru
08.2022 - Current
- Managed Vehicle Technology controlling function with 730 personnel for monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Developed budgets aligning with company goals and operational needs.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management review.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Planned and forecasted annual budgets; conducted budget vs. actual deviation analysis to monitor financial performance.
- Oversaw CAPEX investment process, ensuring optimal utilization of funds.
- Drove cost-awareness initiatives and implemented financial and operational follow-ups to enhance efficiency.
- Reported monthly results to stakeholders and participated in operational and controlling forums.
- Engaged in process improvement initiatives within Controlling domain to streamline operations.
- Performed invoicing tasks and handled CRM tools along with SAP end-user responsibilities.
- Facilitated Rig Transfer activities between various Volvo sites.
Founder & Business Development Lead
R.S. Enterprises
Pune
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Founded and managed a trading house supplying engineering products/solutions to B2B clients around Pune.
- Oversaw business development, client/vendor management, order processing, logistics operations and commercial accounting.
- Maintained customer and vendor master data; handled invoicing, ledger management, reconciliation and GST filing.
- Analyzed client requirements and provided consulting to improve their operational efficiency and price/performance benchmarks.
Senior Process Associate – Accounts & Reconciliation
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt Ltd
Pune
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted monthly balance-sheet reconciliations and month-end closing for US & Canada entities; monitored GL interim accounts.
- Ensured accrual JE posting and resolved open items before close; performed cash & bank reconciliations across multiple company-codes using SAP.
- Coordinated with HUB AC/BU and customers to resolve bank-statement queries; managed invoice disputes and unpaid invoices.
- Submitted reconciliations through Trintech; mentored new team members and helped implement process improvements.
Education
Post Graduate Program - Business Analytics
M.S. Ramaiah College
Bengaluru10-2024
Post Graduate Program - Business Administration
Indo German Training Centre
04-2017
Bachelor - Business Management
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
04-2015
Skills
- SAP end-user proficiency
- Business analytics
- Data analysis and reporting
- Financial controlling
- Budgeting and forecasting
- CAPEX management
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Ledger management
- Financial analysis
- Cost control strategies
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Leadership skills
- Detail orientation
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Office expertise
Websites
Additional Information
Comfortable handling both corporate-level finance roles and entrepreneurial hands-on business operations., Strong ability to adapt — from working in large MNC environment to running and managing a small business., Willing to relocate or adapt to new work environments.
Projects And Process Improvements
- Automation of FEBA statements: Coordinated with internal team to automate posting of FEBA statements across multiple company-codes in SAP, significantly reducing manual workload.
- New Reconciliation Prototype: Developed and implemented a standardized format and documentation process for reconciliation tasks, improving clarity and efficiency.
- IT / IS Cost Optimization: Conducted deep-dive analysis of IT cost charges across group companies; identified and rectified incorrect cost allocations and put measures in place to prevent recurrence.
Certifications And Achievements
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Bingo Award for Q3 performance (at Volvo Group)
- Gold-medalist at district-level swimming competition
Timeline
Business Controller
Volvo Group India Private Limited
08.2022 - Current
Founder & Business Development Lead
R.S. Enterprises
02.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Process Associate – Accounts & Reconciliation
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - 02.2019
Post Graduate Program - Business Analytics
M.S. Ramaiah College
Post Graduate Program - Business Administration
Indo German Training Centre
Bachelor - Business Management
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce