Ameet Prabhu
About Ameet Prabhu
Ameet Prabhu is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance, Planning & Analysis at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in equity research and finance leadership roles.
Title at Coupa Software
Ameet Prabhu holds the position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Finance, Planning & Analysis at Coupa Software. He has been in this role since 2015, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include managing corporate finance strategies, leading financial planning and analysis, and contributing to corporate execution and transformation initiatives.
Work Experience at RBC Capital Markets
From 2012 to 2015, Ameet Prabhu worked as an Equity Research Associate at RBC Capital Markets in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure, he conducted equity research and analysis, contributing to the firm's financial advisory services.
Education and Academic Background
Ameet Prabhu earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Corporate Finance and Accounting, during the period from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from Goa University, attained from 1999 to 2003.
Role in Strategic Corporate Activities
Ameet Prabhu played a critical role in the due diligence process for the take-private sale to Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm. He partnered closely with the executive team and advisors on corporate execution, operational transformation, and investment decisions. His responsibilities also included managing rigorous financial due diligence for acquisitions, public offerings, and convertible debt raises.
Leading Financial Planning and Analysis at Coupa Software
At Coupa Software, Ameet Prabhu led the development and management of a bottom-up planning model for quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasts. His role included managing the annual planning process, financial metrics reporting, and conducting in-depth analyses for senior executives. He closely collaborated with the Chief Accounting Officer to monitor financial performance, including top-line metrics, profitability, and cash flows.