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Financial AnalystChicago, IL PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYFinancial Analyst with Around 5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.Proficient in analyzing large datasets to identify key financial trends and translating complex data into actionable insights.Ability to generate comprehensive financial reports & presentations, offering strategic recommendations to management.Experienced collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives & support strategic planning initiatives.Expertise in using data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI to communicate financial data and insights effectively.Skilled in developing and maintaining financial models for informed decision-making, conducting cost analysis to uncover cost-savingopportunities, and assessing financial risks to ensure business continuity.SKILLSMethodology: SDLC, Agile, WaterfallLanguage: Python, R, SQL, VBAReporting Tools: MS Access, MS Word, MS SharePoint, MS Project, MS PowerPointIDEs: Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Jupyter notebookData Processing & Streaming: PySpark, Pandas, NumPy, Airflow, Snowflake, Matplotlib, SciPyFrameworks & Tools: Flask, Django, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Git, GitHub, StatisticsVisualization Tool/Other Skills: Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Jira, SAPFinancial Skills: Statistical Modeling, Financial Analytics, Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis & Forecasting, Financial Risk, Portfolio Risk,Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Fixed Income Analysis, Credit Analysis, Credit Risk Modeling, Structure Financing, Data Cleaning, Data Wrangling,Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Problem-Solving, Securities Valuation, Project Management, Financial Reporting,Market Trends Analysis, Business Development, BudgetingOperating System: Windows, LinuxWORK EXPERIENCEPrincipal Financial, USA Financial Analyst Nov 2023 - CurrentBuilt financial models and budgets with Agile methods, boosting corporate planning and decision-making.Conducted thorough research and analysis to support monthly departmental P&L review meetings, ensuring accurate review of preliminarymonthly P&L statements.Coordinated with Business, Contractors, HR, Event Management, Procurement, and Finance teams to create a streamlined governanceframework, enhancing FP&A alignment.Produced weekly and monthly financial reports, providing executives with critical insights for strategic decision-making.Designed and implemented Tableau dashboards, increasing financial report comprehension by 30% for non-finance teams and improving cross-functional communication and collaboration.Identified and executed cost-saving opportunities through meticulous expense analysis and process optimization, reducing operational costsand enhancing overall profitability.Crafted robust financial models for forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability, empowering senior management with precise data to makestrategic, informed business decisions.Borland Software, India Financial Analyst Jan 2019 - Nov 2022Ensured data accuracy and integrity through rigorous validation and reconciliation processes, utilizing Waterfall methodology to maintain highfinancial record consistency and reliability standards.Developed and presented detailed financial reports (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements) with MS Excel, achieving100% accuracy and strict adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).Enhanced contract cost analysis using SAP, partnering with Program Management to drive performance improvements and achieve significantcost efficiencies.Generated detailed budget vs. actuals reports, pinpointing variances to inform and refine financial strategies.Collaborated with the Director of FP&A to deliver critical monthly performance analyses, influencing key financial decisions.Developed and analyzed revenue and expense trends for departmental budgeting, optimizing financial planning and resource allocation.Streamlined data management with MySQL and PostgreSQL, reducing data retrieval times by 30%.Automated financial reporting in Power BI, cutting report preparation time by 40% and ensuring timely, accurate delivery.Identified and mitigated financial risks, working with risk management to reduce exposure by 15%.EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Business Analytics University of Illinois, Chicago, ILMaster of Business Administration FORE School of Management, IndiaBachelor of Engineering Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, IndiaCERTIFICATIONSGoogle Business Intelligence.Google Analytics. |