Dynamic Financial Analyst with a proven track record at Air Transat, enhancing financial processes and insights. Excelled in financial modeling and analytical research, achieving a 50% efficiency increase through innovative solutions. Skilled in Microsoft Power BI and known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and collaborative teamwork. Fluent in English, French, and Persian, adept at driving data-driven decisions and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Air Transat
Montreal, CA
05.2023 - Current
Analyze financial statements and reports to uncover key trends and actionable insights
Build and refine dashboards using business intelligence (BI) tools to track KPIs and streamline reporting
Collaborate with teams to improve budgeting processes and monthly financial close cycles
Translate business needs into financial models and forecasts to support better decision-making
Provide financial guidance for projects, ensuring clear goals and cost-effective solutions
Dive into data to perform ad-hoc analysis and answer critical business questions
Ensure reports and tools align with company policies, financial standards, and legal requirements
Financial Analyst-Rebate Administrator
Imperial Dade Canada Inc.-Formerly Veritiv Canada Inc.
Montreal, QC
09.2022 - 05.2023
Ensure all rebate contracts pending are executed and if not engage with the respective Product Manager to ensure the agreement is executed
Reconcile weekly collection( payment ) rebates
Analyze any discrepancy and adjust if necessary
Validate all variance between Payment and accrual, add action to be taken for all variance
Send VR report to vendors
Process Income Adjustments
Promoted from accounting clerk to accountant-analyst, less than 12 months
Created highly effective new templates and spreadsheets that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations
Created different tools in Microsoft Access and Power BI to demonstrate better and faster results
Achieved 50%-time reduction by eliminating redundant processes
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Accountant III - Analyst
Veritiv Corp Montreal-Currently Imperial Dade Canada Inc.
Montreal
09.2018 - 09.2022
Posts, Balances, and close/analyze 8 accounts, (2key,6non key) and compares them to the general ledger using established account reconciliation (monthly; Year-end)
Analyze and verify internal consistency, completeness and arithmetic accuracy of account documents and adjust
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Analyze financial data to identify financial trends/patterns and compiled information to reports
Create and maintain highly effective and complex excel spreadsheets
Process, create and maintain trade and expense vendors in the ERP system
Provide Ad-hoc reports to director level
Assisting treasury by doing bank fees reconciliation
Create detailed financial models and apply analytical tools to facilitate different analysis and reports
Compile and analyze financial reports and find discrepancies that require senior management's attention
Bank Teller
Pasargad Bank
Tehran, Iran
12.2014 - 05.2017
Provided account services to clients by: Receiving deposits and loan payments
Cashing of checks, issuing withdrawals of savings, registering of night and mail deposits
Selling cashier's checks, traveler checks, and bonds
Answering questions in person or by telephone; referring other banking services
Education
B.COM - Bachelor of Commerce
University of Pune
Pune, India
01.2014
Advanced Diploma - accounting and computer related tools
Dawson College
Montreal, QC
01.2018
Skills
Financial Analysis
Analytical Research
Microsoft Access - Query writing
Microsoft Power BI
Mastering in Excel
Financial Modeling
Budget forecasting
Variance reporting
Office Management
Data interpretation
KPI monitoring
Variance reports
Growth projections
Forecasting techniques
Revenue trend analysis
Annual budgets
English-French-Persian
Accomplishments
Promoted from accounting clerk to accountant-analyst, less than 12 months.
Created highly effective new templates and spreadsheets that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Created different tools in Microsoft Access and Power BI to demonstrate better and faster results.
Achieved 50%-time reduction by eliminating redundant processes.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Air Transat
05.2023 - Current
Financial Analyst-Rebate Administrator
Imperial Dade Canada Inc.-Formerly Veritiv Canada Inc.
09.2022 - 05.2023
Accountant III - Analyst
Veritiv Corp Montreal-Currently Imperial Dade Canada Inc.
09.2018 - 09.2022
Bank Teller
Pasargad Bank
12.2014 - 05.2017
B.COM - Bachelor of Commerce
University of Pune
Advanced Diploma - accounting and computer related tools
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