Meet Reza Rahmansyah: Telling Stories Through Numbers to Drive Purpose and Impact

Naimmah Nur Aini

2 minutes read - 16 January, 2025

Meet Reza Rahmansyah: Telling Stories Through Numbers to Drive Purpose and Impact

Naimmah Nur Aini

2 minutes read

16 January, 2025

    Meet Reza Rahmansyah: Telling Stories Through Numbers to Drive Purpose and Impact

    Reza Rahmansyah sees numbers as more than just data—they’re stories that can drive meaningful change. Over the past decade, he has worked across industries like logistics, manufacturing, consulting, fintech, and startups, becoming known for his ability to tackle challenges and build practical systems that get results. 
     
    Reza’s career journey wasn’t without challenges. Early in his career, he faced the intense pressure of managing cash flow under limited resources. “There were times when I had to figure out how to make restricted budget sufficient and stretch to cover huge amount of company bills,” he recalls. These high-stress moments taught him resilience, creative problem-solving and upgrade his interpersonal skills. 
     
    Reza’s career is marked by impactful contributions that have transformed the companies he’s worked with. He has improved cash flow management systems, streamlined financial reporting, and implemented efficient financial processes to enhance transparency and accountability. He’s also built financial systems from the ground up, introducing budgeting and forecasting frameworks that supported sustainable growth. By identifying inefficiencies and optimizing cost structures, Reza has consistently helped organizations improve financial performance.  
     
    Beyond the numbers, Reza is passionate about mentoring and challenging his teams to grow and achieve their full potential. “Building a dream team is about pushing people to grow, giving them the tools to succeed, and seeing them thrive and if I can create new leaders in the process, is the most fulfilling part,” he says. Worked across a wide range industries, turned him into what he describes as a ‘chameleon,’ he can adapt to any situation and find creative solution. Yet, he never stops learning and ‘emptying his glass’ to stay open to new ideas and perspectives.  
     
    With that perspective, Reza took a bold step in 2024, deciding to move to Bali with his family. For him, it wasn’t just a change of location. It was a chance to align his work with his values and explore an industry he hadn’t fully experienced before. “Joining Terratai feels like a ‘privilege deal,” he says. “You’re not just working for profit, but you’re also driven by a strong purpose. I genuinely believe the people working in an industry like this are chosen. They’re here to do good, and I wanted to be part of that.” 
     
    At Terratai, Reza Rahmansyah serves as Venture Finance Lead and Interim CFO for Forestwise, one of Terratai’s supported ventures focused on forest conservation and sustainable livelihoods. For Forestwise, Reza has played a pivotal role in strengthening their financial management systems, improving efficiency, clarity and strengthen the finance team. He developed detailed financial forecasts to support working capital fundraising efforts and ensures transparency by delivering quarterly financial dashboards with actionable insights for the management team, Terratai, and investors. 
     
    Reza’s work at Terratai is all about helping ventures grow while staying true to their purpose. With his experience and dedication, he focuses on building systems, improving financial performance, and supporting teams to achieve both profitability and positive impact. Terratai is proud to have Reza as part of its leadership, to uplifting others, building systems, and fostering ventures that balance profit with purpose.  

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