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title: "Rakesh Kumar Panigrahi - Finance & Strategy manager in Bengaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet Rakesh Kumar Panigrahi, Finance & Strategy Manager @ BMW | MBA, XLRI | Architect, NIT Calicut based in Bengaluru. AI stack includes gemini, openai, and ChatGPT."
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# Rakesh Kumar Panigrahi on Tal

## Headline

Finance & Strategy Manager @ BMW \| MBA, XLRI \| Architect, NIT Calicut

## About

As Controlling Manager at BMW Group since April 2024, I oversee financial controlling initiatives for aftersales and marketing, focusing on CoW, P&L, FP&A, and budget steering\. My role involves collaborating with cross\-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the company's strategic direction\. With over 3 years of experience in different functions and a foundation in consumer behavior, market research, and strategy, I am passionate about driving impactful solutions within the automotive industry\. My commitment to sustainability and global leadership reflects the values I uphold in advancing BMW Group's mission and objectives\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## AI stack

gemini

openai

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

## Work experience

Finance & Strategy manager at BMW Group, Apr 2024 \- Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Gurugram, • Spearheading financial controlling initiatives for aftersales and marketing within the BMW Group\. Includes CoW, P&L, FP&A, Budget Steering\. • Graduated from Acceleration International Program, gaining exposure to sales, marketing, strategy, and finance\. • Collaborated with cross\-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives\.

Sales And Marketing Intern at Dabur India Limited, Apr 2023 \- Jun 2023 · 3 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India, I received a PPI after my summer internship performance\. I worked in the trade and channel marketing division\. The main objectives of my internship were to create synergy between the MSL \(Must Sell Lines\) and Channel programs to enhance the picture of success and drive business growth more efficiently\. I also visited over 370 retail outlets, which gave me a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics\.

Pro Bono Strategy Consultant at Impact Consulting, Mar 2022 \- Jul 2022 · 5 mos, Impact Consulting's mission is to empower social enterprises, NGOs, and seed\-stage startups to grow and reach their goals\. We provide pro bono consulting services to these organizations \( For ex\- Fundraising strategy for an NGO, Go to market strategy for an upcoming startup etc\.\) To know more about us, visit here\- https://www\.ic\-impactconsulting\.com/ Projects Worked On\- Worked on revamping growth strategy and market penetration blueprint for a social venture championing inclusivity for people with disabilities\. The project had these 4 deliverables \- sizing the total market opportunity and the addressable market opportunity, analyzing the existing gaps in the current market in each city\. Result \- Improved the penetration of their product offering by over 25% QoQ basis\.

Trainee Architect at Dulal Mukherjee and Associates, Jan 2021 \- Jun 2021 · 6 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Meeting with clients and determining their needs and requirements\. Managing design projects from concept development through to completion\. Developing and presenting project proposals\. Adjusting designs and plans to meet the client’s needs\. Preparing drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction documents\. Conducting research and compiling reports on feasibility and environmental impact\. Complying with safety standards and local planning regulations\. Determining and adhering to budgets and timelines\. Managing project teams and collaborating with other construction professionals\.

## Education

Master of Business Administration \- MBA, Business Management, XLRI Jamshedpur

Bachelor of Architecture \(B\.Arch\.\), Architecture, National institute of technology Calicut

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