RITESH PRASAD

• Orchestrated complete setup of Diageo Non-Alcoholic Business processes from system integration to operational frameworks.
• Executed end-to-end business performance analysis, including data consolidation and variance commentary.
• Utilized advanced financial modeling techniques to support senior management decision-making.
• Ensured timely execution of FP&A routines with accurate KPI tracking and reporting.
• Directed process transformations optimizing efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting alongside finance team.
• Managed cross-functional coordination for comprehensive business performance reporting, ensuring timely insights for strategic decision-making.
• Facilitated weekly pulse meetings and monthly/quarterly reviews, enhancing communication and alignment for senior leadership and VP of Finance.
• Partnered with FP&A director to navigate annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles for the region.

• Managed FP&A commercial team of six analysts, optimizing talent retention and enhancing motivation initiatives.
• Executed comprehensive business performance analyses integrating P&L and variance evaluations.
• Presented weekly pulse meeting updates and performance dashboards to senior leadership.
• Spearheaded automation initiatives to transform key processes within the team.
• Created advanced financial models to aid strategic decision-making for senior management.
• Oversaw execution of FP&A routines, ensuring precise KPI tracking and reporting compliance.
• Streamlined cross-functional reporting processes, delivering comprehensive business performance insights.
• Coordinated with FP&A director on annual budgeting and forecasting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Collaborated with AB InBev GHQ Corporate Finance team to enhance financial analysis and reporting accuracy.
• Coordinated with finance, marketing, sales, technology, and HR to execute and review yearly budget, ensuring alignment across departments.
• Acted as SME for global zero-based budgeting, conducted performance review across eight zones.
• Executed monthly reconciliations for major P&L items, identifying gaps and coordinating resolutions.
• Generated monthly forecast reports for overhead items.
• Prepared and presented ZBB performance decks to global finance directors, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Developed and showcased package analysis decks to global package owner.
• Conducted training sessions for new hires on ZBB processes and budgeting tools.

Managed overall project accounting process for GE, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and cost liquidation.

Performed month-end activities in Oracle to facilitate timely project releases.

• Prepared balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving open items through thorough research and analysis.
• Posted month-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Preparation of various Business specific reports such as Event Billing report, Stragling cost report, PBPC analysis report, Working Capital, AR collection & Past Due report, Bus review report etc.
• Preparation of monthly GA dashboard of various reconciliations.
• Interacted independently with global clients to provide effective solutions for process-related issues.