Professional History
Experience & Career Overview
Rakhee brings more than 15 years of professional experience in international studies and financial planning and analysis.
She is an expert in study visas and universities across ANZ and Europe.
In FP&A, Rakhee has extensive experience in budgeting, management reporting, and business performance management across diverse industries, including banking and financial services, media, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and consumer products. Her career has spanned respected organisations in both Australia and India, including mortgage finance, food manufacturing, media, healthcare, and multinational corporate environments.
Throughout her career, she has provided personalised guidance for international studies and partnered closely with senior executives and FP&A leaders to turn financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making and organisational growth.
With a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) from Torrens University, Adelaide, Rakhee combines strong academic credentials with extensive practical experience. She has successfully led budgeting processes, developed executive-level reporting frameworks, analysed complex financial trends, and delivered performance insights that improved profitability and operational effectiveness. Her work has involved managing large datasets, developing KPI dashboards, forecasting business performance, and supporting long-term planning initiatives.
Her international experience and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams enable her to guide students and professionals seeking successful careers in finance, accounting, and business analysis.
Rakhee’s Passions & Interests
Rakhee is deeply interested in helping young people understand the potential, challenges, and pathways of studying abroad.
In FP&A, Rakhee is passionate about studying and guiding others on how finance influences business success and how strong analytical thinking can create meaningful career opportunities. She believes that finance is far more than numbers—it is a powerful tool for solving problems, making informed decisions, and driving organisational growth. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed uncovering trends hidden within complex data and translating those insights into practical recommendations that create real business value.
She is particularly interested in mentoring aspiring finance professionals and sharing lessons learned from working across multiple industries and international business environments. With career growth across technical finance and strategic business partnering roles, she understands the challenges students and early-career professionals face when navigating study pathways, building workplace skills, and gaining confidence in their professional abilities.
Rakhee is especially keen to help individuals strengthen their analytical mindset, improve their financial literacy, and develop the communication skills needed to influence stakeholders and senior leaders. She enjoys helping others identify their strengths, explore career possibilities, and create practical plans that lead to long-term professional success and personal fulfilment.
Her Mentoring Services
Rakhee provides personalised mentoring for students interested in studying abroad and consulting on visas and other requirements.
Rakhee also provides consulting to early- to mid-career professionals interested in careers in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management accounting, budgeting, business analytics, and corporate finance. Her mentoring combines industry knowledge with practical guidance to help mentees better understand employer expectations and develop the skills needed to succeed in competitive finance environments.
For professionals already working in finance, Rakhee can provide guidance on career progression, leadership development, stakeholder management, and expanding strategic influence within organisations. Her goal is to help each mentee build confidence, make informed career decisions, and achieve sustainable long-term success in the finance profession.
Mentoring offered by Rakhee
* Study Abroad Mentoring
* Finance Planning & Analysis Studies and Careers