Rahul Grover

Experience

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  KLK Ventures Private Limited

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Conducted financial analysis, identifying inefficiencies and proposing cost-saving measures, resulting in Rs. 5 lakh savings• Produced and communicated weekly financial reports, facilitating informed decision-making• Spearheaded international trade finance, optimizing finance and credit lines for import and export expansion while reducing risks• Identified reliable raw material suppliers, achieving 10% cost savings without compromising quality• Provided cost-effective solutions to industrial clients, leading to a 5% increase in client retention Show less • Facilitated data input and financial documentation for the company, obtaining hands-on knowledge maintaining precise financial information • Supported the finance team in creating basic financial reports, contributing to regular financial developments, and learning essential reporting techniques• Participated in process enhancement activities, recommending minor procedural modifications, resulting in improved reporting efficiency • Researched and acquired know-how on evaluating vendors suppliers, understanding implications of purchasing from different suppliers on cost management • Explored presenting purchase solutions and consignment presentation through involvement in client meetings, understanding the assessment of client needs and preferences while offering preliminary assistance to senior team members Show less

  • Financial Operations Associate

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Finance Trainee

    Apr 2020 - May 2021
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  Accenture

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Finance Process Associate

  • Managed a portfolio of 50 clients in the US and Canada, liaising with clients and external stakeholders to oversee outstanding payments for a major company partner• Exceeded monthly portfolio targets by 11% in March and 40% in May, contributing significantly to the team's achievement of a 72% service level agreement• Utilised Microsoft Excel tools, including pivot tables and number filters, to prepare daily performance trackers such as the team health report and service level agreement tracker, effectively collating raw client portfolio data• Collaborated with clients to address unallocated payments worth $700k and coordinated with the accounts receivable team for proper allocation, refunds, or adjustments against future invoices• Received commendation from a project manager for providing clear and concise payable information, expediting the resolution of a high-dollar payment exceeding $100k Show less

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  Alliance Manchester Business School

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

  Student Representative

  Student Representative for MSc Management Programme• Engaged with academic leads to gather curriculum-related feedback, facilitating improvements in the overall student experience, with reported feedback resulting in insightful guest lectures and workshops to enhance industrial skills among students• Led student engagement efforts by collecting online feedback and engaging in in-person interactions to influence course curriculum development• Effectively managed a £1000 budget for organising engagement events for the course cohort, overseeing all event logistics and comparing feasible event options through financial analysis Show less

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  Manchester United

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  Matchday Retail Assistant

  • Facilitated restocking and preparation of food and beverages before kickoff• Assisted customers with orders, meal combos, and matchday deals• Handled till and order entries into POS systems as well as card payment machine operations

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  Etihad Stadium

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Kitchen and Bar Crew Member

  • Prepared food items in accordance with predefined health and hygiene standards, serving an average of 250 customers• Maintained cleanliness by regularly cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces, equipment, and utensils in the kiosk, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment• Managed inventory restocking, ensuring an adequate supply of food and beverage items at all times, and performed accurate end counts after matches, maintaining an inventory accuracy rate of 98%• Facilitated effcient inventory management, reducing wastage by 20% Show less

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  180 Degrees Consulting Manchester

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Consultant

  • Developed a market entry strategy for a not-for-profit organisation based in New Delhi, India for setting up a for profit café employing differently abled people• Formulated a comprehensive fundraising and financial strategy, analysing costs and projecting a 20% reduction in variable costs compared to industry competitors for the first operating year • Conducted market research on parameters such as location, industry dynamics, competitor business models and developed a business model on aspects like operational roadmap, cost-benefit analysis and barriers to entry and exit Show less

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  MiM-Essay

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

  Admissions Consultant