Hi, I'm Rakesh Jobanputra - Social Business Finance Advisor at Friends-International
I thrive on transforming complex financial landscapes into engines of profitable growth and positive impact. My passion lies in leveraging global finance expertise to build sustainable solutions, especially within social enterprises and emerging markets.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed international capital financing structures up to $6 billion across over 15 acquisitions.
Currently advises social businesses on financial strategies and scaling operations for impact.
Can guide organizations in optimizing global financial operations, risk, and technological transformation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Accounting
Began career in accounting, building core financial understanding.
✦ Financial Accounting
✦ Operational Excellence
Global Finance Leadership
Transitioned to senior roles overseeing global treasury and finance.
✦ Global Treasury
✦ Corporate Finance
✦ M&A
Transformational Change Agent
Focused on implementing technology and driving efficiency in complex organizations.
✦ System Implementation
✦ Process Improvement
✦ Change Management
Social Impact Finance
Currently applying finance expertise to social business initiatives.
✦ Social Enterprise
✦ International Development
✦ Impact Investing
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Finance Architect
Orchestrating complex international treasury and finance operations.
✦ Managed US and international capital financing structures up to $6 billion.
✦ Successfully integrated over 15 acquisitions valued at $10 billion.
✦ Expert in global treasury operations and cash management strategies.
Strategic Financial Transformer
Driving efficiency and growth through innovative financial strategies.
✦ Generated millions in efficiencies by embracing technology and process improvements.
✦ Led financial system implementations, including SAP and Concur.
✦ Redesigned legal entities and financial processes for optimal performance.
Relationship Navigator
Building and leveraging critical relationships for financial success.
✦ Cultivated strong relationships with banks, investors, and rating agencies.
✦ Presented effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
✦ Collaborated with business unit leaders to achieve shared financial goals.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with social enterprises and impact investors.
✦ Exploring opportunities in sustainable finance and development.
✦ Finding collaborators for innovative financial solutions in emerging markets.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic financial guidance to social businesses.
✦ Share expertise in global treasury and risk management.
✦ Offer insights on scaling financial operations for social impact.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to impact investment funds.
✦ Connections with leaders in international development finance.
✦ Opportunities to pilot innovative financial models for social good.