Aakash Soni
About Aakash Soni
Aakash Soni is a Manager II in Finance at Drip Capital, where he leads the Financial Planning & Analysis team. He has over four years of experience in finance, data analytics, and business finance, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Chartered Accountant designation.
Current Role at Drip Capital
Aakash Soni currently serves as Manager II - Finance at Drip Capital, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, overseeing financial strategies and performance metrics. His responsibilities include guiding financial decision-making and ensuring effective resource allocation within the organization. Aakash's promotion from Manager I to Manager II reflects his growing leadership capabilities and increased responsibilities within the finance department.
Previous Experience at Drip Capital
Prior to his current role, Aakash Soni worked at Drip Capital as Assistant Manager - Finance for seven months in 2021 and as Manager I - Finance from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to various financial initiatives and played a key role in enhancing the company's financial operations. His experience in these positions provided him with a solid foundation in financial management and analysis.
Professional Background in Finance
Aakash Soni has over four years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Finance, and Data Analytics. Before joining Drip Capital, he worked at Tesco Bengaluru as Lead - FP&A for two years, where he was involved in strategic financial planning and analysis. He also briefly worked at FanCode as Associate Manager - FP&A, gaining additional insights into financial operations within the sports tech industry.
Educational Qualifications
Aakash Soni holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining the Chartered Accountant designation from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, completing this program from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he earned the FMVA Certification from the Corporate Finance Institute® in 2021, enhancing his expertise in finance and valuation analysis.
Skills in Data Analytics
Aakash Soni possesses a strong background in data analytics, which complements his finance expertise. This skill set enables him to analyze financial data effectively and derive actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. His proficiency in data analytics is particularly beneficial in his role within the FP&A team, where data-driven approaches are essential for optimizing financial performance.