LOKESH YADAV

In this role, I drove financial analysis, strategic planning, and process automation for 53 global business units. Orchestrated a global database migration from SAP to Power BI, completing the project in one month and increasing analysis capacity by 25%. Led financial planning and controlling for the 2026-2028 budget forecast, directly supporting strategic decision-making for multi-billion Euro business units. Automated monthly P&L statements and quarterly reports for business units with €2 billion in annual revenue, boosting report preparation efficiency by 60%. Conducted performance and budget variance analysis that improved forecasting accuracy by 10% and reduced budget-to-actual variance by 15%. Delivered strategic financial reports and designed intercompany cost allocation processes for executive leadership, providing critical insights across European, APAC, and LATAM markets.

As a Strategy Analyst, I enhanced financial forecasting and led strategic growth projects with major global partners. Improved financial forecasting accuracy by 20% by creating P&L statements and developing interactive dashboards in Looker Studio. Led strategic licensing projects with clients like Netflix and Warner Bros, contributing to over $13M in revenue potential and improving deal closure rates by 15% through compelling financial models and business cases. Used SQL queries in Metabase to extract and analyze sales data, enabling data-driven projections for new market opportunities. Reduced contract negotiation cycles by 10% through cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, legal, and growth teams.

This internship provided me with hands-on experience in trade finance and market analysis in the global import/export sector. Contributed to a 10% reduction in average landed cost for key imports by analyzing transactions to identify cost-saving opportunities and risk factors. Researched and compiled market reports that led to the identification of new markets with a projected 15% revenue growth potential. Supported the trade finance team by performing financial analysis, ensuring smooth transactions through timely documentation and efficient cash flow management.