Anoop Yesodharan

Led Annual Budgeting and 5-year strategic planning for $2.5B vehicle revenue portfolio across Middle East, North
Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.
Owned Revenue Forecasting, Pricing analysis, and profitability tracking for multiple vehicle lines, improving forecast
accuracy and business visibility for senior leadership.
Partnered with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to design revenue growth strategies and optimize commercial
performance across dealer and distributor networks.
Conducted detailed variance analysis (Actual vs Forecast vs Budget) to identify risks and opportunities, enabling
proactive corrective actions.
Supported regional and global finance leadership with monthly performance reporting, business insights, and decision
support.
Contributed to revenue improvement initiatives resulting in measurable margin optimization and marketing spend
efficiency.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepared annual budget and business plan for variable
marketing expenses, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals.
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Developed monthly forecasts (including cash flow) and
conducted variance analysis with a focus on volume/product mix to identify trends and
inform decision-making.
• Management Reporting: Prepared management summaries to facilitate tactical and
strategic decision-making for senior management.
• Profitability Analysis & Problem Solving: Conducted monthly assessments of wholesaled
vehicle profitability and collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of
profit reduction and implement corrective actions.
• Accrual Accounting: Ensured adequate accruals were posted for upcoming marketing
spends based on dealer stock levels, maintaining accurate financial records.

• Month-End Close & Reconciliation: Managed the timely closure of monthly accounts and
reconciliation functions in accordance with corporate timelines, ensuring accurate
financial reporting.
• Cost Accounting: Calculated and implemented labor and overhead rates for European
manufacturing plants, contributing to accurate cost allocation and financial planning.
• Inventory Valuation & Audit: Conducted price audits to ensure the accuracy of inventory
valuation during month-end, maintaining the integrity of financial statements.
• Audit & Compliance: Supported PwC/SoX audits and internal control audits to ensure
adherence to policies and procedures, mitigating financial risk.
• Financial Reporting & Presentation: Prepared and presented financial metrics to
management, providing key insights for decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identified and implemented process improvement ideas,
streamlining workflows and increasing eBiciency.

• Accounts Payable Management: Oversaw the Production Payable function for the North
American division, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Payable Analysis & Resolution: Conducted regular reviews of overaged payables,
identifying and resolving discrepancies to improve cash flow and vendor relationships.
• Vendor Relations: Served as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries regarding
payments, resolving issues and maintaining positive vendor relationships

• Cash Application & Credit Administration Leadership: Led the Cash Application and
Credit Administration functions for Europe, ensuring eBicient and accurate processing of
customer payments and credit management.
• Credit Risk Management: Reviewed credit overruns and conducted annual credit reviews
of customers across various business divisions, mitigating financial risk and ensuring
adherence to credit policies.
• Cash Flow Optimization: Implemented strategies to minimize unapplied cash, improving
cash flow and reducing reconciliation eBorts.
• Month-End Close & Journal Entry Review: Reviewed and approved journal entries during
month-end close, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements

• Pricing Implementation: Ensured timely and accurate implementation of vehicle prices for
Europe-sourced vehicles, adhering to strict deadlines and minimizing pricing errors.
• Tax Compliance: Implemented and maintained accurate statutory tax rates in the system,
ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations and minimizing potential penalties.