Ravi Kotecha
About Ravi Kotecha
Ravi Kotecha serves as the Senior Manager of Global Finance Systems at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in finance systems management, vendor relations, and implementing operational standards, along with a background in Oracle Hyperion consulting.
Work at Liberty Global
Ravi Kotecha has been serving as Senior Manager - Global Finance Systems at Liberty Global since 2016. In this role, he manages a finance systems team with members located in various cities, including Denver, Amsterdam, London, and Bradford. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of financial systems and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Prior to this position, he worked as Manager, Global EPM Solutions at Liberty Global for one year, from 2015 to 2016.
Previous Experience at Thought IT
Before joining Liberty Global, Ravi Kotecha worked at Thought IT as a Senior Oracle Hyperion Consultant from 2009 to 2015. During his six years there, he developed expertise in financial systems and consulting, contributing to various projects that enhanced operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Ravi Kotecha studied Computer Science at the University of Westminster. He is certified by the Institute of Leadership and Management, which reflects his commitment to professional development. His educational background and certifications support his role in managing complex finance systems.
Achievements in Project Management
Ravi Kotecha led the project management for the global cloud rollout of Oracle's Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems. This initiative included various components such as FCCS, EPBCS, Essbase Cloud, OACS, EDMCS, EPRCS, and ARCS. His leadership in these projects has contributed to the operational efficiency of the finance systems at Liberty Global.
Vendor Management and Operational Standards
In his current role, Ravi Kotecha manages relationships with vendors and system integrators, including Oracle, Deloitte, and Inlumi. He has implemented business models such as RACI/Matrix/Tiered models to enhance accountability and efficiency. Additionally, he has designed and implemented SOX compliant operational standards, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.