Rakshitha Ravishankar

Research&Forecasting: Conducted revenue forecasting for events; estimated footfall and built Excel models to support investment planning InvestorReporting: Created periodic financial updates for stakeholders and supported budgeting for fundraising efforts CostAnalysis: Reviewed expense data and prepared cost optimization insights for leadership

RevenueModelling: Managed forecasting dashboards in Power BI across 20+ IT projects; aligned budgets with project performance metrics Audit&DataValidation: Supported internal reporting validation and assisted in audit documentation preparation Cross-FunctionalCommunication: Engaged with delivery heads during weekly reporting calls to resolve budget variances

Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyzed financial data to identify trends and cost drivers, ensuring over 50% project gross operating margin and reducing DSO by 20 days. Led book closure and revenue recognition (Ind AS, IFRS), and facilitated budget alignment for strategic decisions. Client Financial Oversight and Process Optimization: Managed client finances exceeding $100M, ensuring accurate and timely recording and reporting for optimized project profitability and audit compliance (Finastra, Erste Bank, Four Seasons). Developed an Excel Macro to streamline invoicing validation, enhancing colleague efficiency by 5-10%.