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Raj Panda

Raj Panda


Vice President Finance



Professional Overview
Raj Panda is an accomplished finance executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic financial planning and analysis for leading IT and healthcare services organizations. As the Vice President of Finance at EqualizeRCM Services and Senior Director of Finance at SysInformation, he leverages his deep industry expertise to drive financial optimization, operational efficiency, and profitability improvements.

Experience Summary

Current Role
Vice President of Finance, EqualizeRCM Services (2018 - Present)
  • Oversees all financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the Mysore division, comprising 30% of the company's total revenue

  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, improving data integrity and streamlining financial processes

  • Developed a data-driven decision support framework that enabled the leadership team to make more informed strategic decisions, leading to a 12% year-over-year increase in EBITDA


Senior Director of Finance, SysInformation (2016 - Present)
  • Manages a team of 12 finance professionals responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the organization

  • Played a key role in the company's successful acquisition of a complementary IT services firm, leading the financial due diligence and integration efforts

  • Implemented robust cost control measures that resulted in a 9% reduction in operating expenses over the past 2 years


Career Progression
Raj Panda has steadily advanced his career in the finance function, starting as an Accounting Manager at SysInformation in 2007 and progressively taking on more senior roles, including Director of Finance and his current positions as Vice President of Finance at EqualizeRCM Services and Senior Director of Finance at SysInformation.

Academic Background
Raj holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Xavier Institute of Management, where he graduated with distinction. He also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mysore University.

Areas of Expertise
  • Financial planning and analysis

  • Corporate finance and treasury management

  • Financial modeling and forecasting

  • ERP implementation and optimization

  • Merger and acquisition integration

  • Cost optimization and operational efficiency


Professional Impact
  • Instrumental in driving a 12% increase in EBITDA through data-driven decision support at EqualizeRCM Services

  • Led the successful integration of a complementary IT services firm, resulting in a 9% reduction in operating expenses at SysInformation

  • Recognized as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance that has enabled the organizations to navigate complex market conditions and achieve their growth objectives


Conclusion
With his extensive finance expertise, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational and financial improvements, Raj Panda is poised to continue making a significant impact in his current and future roles. He is committed to leveraging his industry knowledge and leadership capabilities to help organizations achieve their financial and strategic goals.