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.​