Akhil Bhatia
About Akhil Bhatia
Akhil Bhatia is a Senior Finance Manager with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, currently working at Advance Auto Parts. He has held various finance-related positions across multiple companies, demonstrating expertise in strategic financial planning and business intelligence.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Akhil Bhatia has been working at Advance Auto Parts as a Senior Finance Manager - Professional since 2018. He is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, he contributes to revenue-generating and cost-control activities, leveraging his expertise in strategic financial planning and business intelligence. Prior to his current position, he served as Senior Finance Manager - Merchandising at the same company for one year from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Experience at Seaboard Corporation
Akhil Bhatia worked at Seaboard Corporation in various roles from 2012 to 2017. He started as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2015 and then advanced to the position of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Seaboard Corporation was marked by a focus on financial analysis and planning, contributing to the company's financial strategies.
Financial Roles at Biogen Idec and Deutsche Bank
In 2012, Akhil Bhatia worked at Biogen Idec as a Project Manager in Financial/Supply Chain Analytics for four months. Prior to that, he held a position as a Prime Brokerage Analyst at Deutsche Bank in 2011 for three months. These roles provided him with experience in financial analytics and project management within the biotechnology and banking sectors.
Education and Expertise
Akhil Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Supply Chain from North Carolina State University - College of Management, studying from 2010 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic financial planning and business intelligence.
Background in Banking and Financial Analysis
Before transitioning into corporate finance, Akhil Bhatia gained experience in the banking sector. He worked at ICICI Bank as a Trade Manager from 2009 to 2010 and as a Credit Risk Analyst from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he served as a Competitive Intelligence/Pricing Analyst at Bank of America in 2011. These roles contributed to his strong foundation in financial analysis and risk management.