Yoav Har Esh
About Yoav Har Esh
Yoav Har Esh serves as the Finance & Business Operations Manager at Yotpo, where he leads the SOX readiness project and manages the integration of various financial systems. He has a diverse background in finance and operations, with previous roles at Swissport, TAHAL Group, EL AL Israel Airlines, and Sapiens.
Work at Yotpo
Yoav Har Esh serves as the Finance & Business Operations Manager at Yotpo since 2021. In this role, he leads the SOX readiness project, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. He manages the integration and configuration of Yotpo's billing platform, Zuora, and collaborates with third-party payment processing solutions such as Stripe and GoCardless. His efforts focus on achieving cost savings and enhancing the efficiency of payment activities. Additionally, he contributes to Yotpo's global expansion by improving financial and operational systems across various international locations.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Yotpo, Yoav Har Esh held several positions in finance and operations. He worked as an Export Security Manager at Swissport from 2010 to 2013 in Israel. He then served as a Financial Project Controller at TAHAL Group from 2013 to 2017. Following that, he worked at Sapiens as a Manager, Business Finance Analyst, and PMO from 2018 to 2020 in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. He also had a role in security at EL AL Israel Airlines from 2008 to 2010 in the Amsterdam Area.
Education and Expertise
Yoav Har Esh earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from The College of Management Academic Studies, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in financial operations and management. He has led the implementation of various strategic information systems projects globally, including systems for sales tax management, procure-to-pay management, travel management, expense management, and monthly closing management.
Key Projects and Initiatives
In his professional career, Yoav Har Esh has led the implementation of several strategic information systems projects. These include Avalara for sales tax management, ZIP for procure-to-pay management, Navan for travel management, Mesh for expense management, and FloQast for monthly closing management. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his capability in managing complex financial systems and enhancing operational efficiency.