Juan Sebastian Prada
Juan Sebastian Prada
Associate

Focus Areas
  • Data-Driven Strategy​ & Performance Improvement​
  • Financial Planning & Analysis​
  • Analytics & Reporting​
  • Business Process Optimization​
Education
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes​
  • B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes​
Associate

Juan Sebastian Prada

Juan Sebastián is an Associate Consultant at Cuesta Partners, where he focuses on bridging business strategy and data-driven execution to help organizations improve financial visibility, planning, and decision-making. He supports clients in translating complex business needs into scalable, insight-driven solutions that drive measurable impact.​

He brings experience leading end-to-end implementations of Corporate Performance Management(CPM) solutions for multinational organizations across industries, including financial services, retail, manufacturing, and agriculture. In these engagements, he has played a central role in coordinating project execution, managing client stakeholders, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-impact solutions. His work has helped finance teams reduce reporting cycles by up to 60% and improve forecasting accuracy by ~50% through automation, data integration, and standardized planning processes.

Juan Sebastián specializes in aligning business requirements with data models, analytics, and reporting frameworks. He has developed financial models, dashboards, and planning tools that provide real-time visibility into key metrics, including margins, cash flow, and operational performance. His work focuses on turning data into actionable insights that support better, faster decision-making across organizations.

Prior to joining Cuesta, Juan Sebastián worked as a Senior Functional Consultant, leading implementations and collaborating directly with finance leaders and executive stakeholders across LATAM. His background sits at the intersection of finance, data, and operations, with a strong focus on practical execution and business outcomes.

Outside of work, Juan Sebastián is the founder of Fit Paradise, a regional fitness competition and event platform. He is passionate about building communities, creating high-impact experiences, and continuously challenging himself both professionally and personally.