Neel Arora
Vice President, Finance
Professional Overview
Neel Arora is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the healthcare industry. As the Vice President of Finance at NextCare, he is responsible for overseeing all financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support the company's continued growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Finance at NextCare, Neel is accountable for the company's comprehensive financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. He collaborates closely with cross-functional leaders to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization's overall business objectives. Neel's deep industry expertise and analytical rigor have been instrumental in optimizing operational efficiencies and enhancing financial decision-making at NextCare.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Neel held several leadership positions at prominent healthcare organizations. As the VP of Commercial Strategy & Financial Operations at Owens & Minor, he played a pivotal role in driving the company's commercial and financial transformation. At Apria Healthcare, Neel served as the VP of Sales Operations & Strategic Analysis, where he led the development and implementation of data-driven sales strategies to support the company's growth. Earlier in his career, Neel was a management consultant at ZS Associates, where he advised clients on sales effectiveness, promotional strategies, and organizational optimization.
Academic Background
Neel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Strategic business partnering
- Sales operations and analytics
- Organizational transformation
- Healthcare industry expertise
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Neel has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive impactful financial and operational initiatives. At Owens & Minor, he spearheaded the development of a comprehensive commercial strategy that resulted in a significant increase in market share and revenue growth. At Apria Healthcare, Neel's data-driven sales strategies contributed to the company's successful expansion and improved customer satisfaction.
Conclusion
With his deep finance expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Neel Arora is well-positioned to lead NextCare's financial initiatives and support the organization's long-term growth and prosperity.