Prathmesh Karekar

Background

About Prathmesh Karekar

Finance leader with over a decade of experience spearheading strategic financial initiatives across the banking, mortgage, and financial services sectors. I bring deep expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), cost optimization, budgeting & forecasting, regulatory compliance, and working capital management - with a proven track record of delivering outcomes that drive bottom-line impact. I’ve led enterprise-wide finance transformations, reducing operational costs by 17%, improving cash flow efficiency by 20%, and achieving 100% audit readiness across business units. My leadership enables organizations to align financial strategies with business objectives, enhance forecast accuracy, and strengthen executive decision-making. Recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Compliance, and Operations, I focus on delivering financial clarity and value through data-driven insights and strategic foresight. Whether managing complex portfolios, guiding pricing strategy, or enabling risk-adjusted growth, I approach finance as a forward-looking, business-enabling function. I’m passionate about helping businesses scale sustainably - through financial agility, compliance excellence, and continuous performance improvement.