Shenuka Waniganayake
Scarborough,ON
Summary
A finance professional with 4+ years of comprehensive finance experience across diverse industries, including a US-based software firm, credit rating firm, paraplanning services firm and a car rental firm. Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, and strategic analysis. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills and drive financial excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Planning Analyst
IFS R&D Pvt Ltd- Acumatica Team/Acumatica Lanka Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted in-depth analysis of financial statements to identify trends, and variances, to improve the financial performances
- Developed and managed the budget and forecasts and monitored actual performances to ensure the resources were allocated efficiently
- Monitored the key performance indicators to evaluate the financial performance and identify the areas of improvement
- Performed variance analysis and provided financial insights to support decision-making and identified potential risks and opportunities that may have impacted company performance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams by business partnering to gather and analyse data to improve the efficiency within the functions
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports and presentations to communicate the financial results and future trends to shareholders.
Financial Analyst
Lanka Rating Agency
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared detailed analysis of the company’s financial statements including ratio analysis, trend analysis, forecasting of financial performance and stress testing
- Conducted Industry research based on the growth potential, vulnerability of industry factors, entry barriers, and level of competition in the respective industry
- Evaluated the business risks, market risks, and operating risks of the company to place the company in a suitable position within its industry
- Applied in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework of the banking, finance, insurance, and primary dealer sectors in credit analysis
- Met senior management of companies to gain insight into the company’s strategies
- Drafted detailed credit rating rationales based on the analysis and participated in internal brainstorming sessions to come to conclusions on the recommended rating
- Presented the rating report to the rating committee (which comprises senior industry professionals in Sri Lanka and Pakistan) and discussed the salient rating factors to finalize the rating process.
Financial Analyst – Trainee
Planlogic
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Preparation of Statement of Advice for Financial Advisers/Planners in Australia
- Conducted product research and financial modelling and collaborated closely with Financial Advisers/Planners to develop strategies and advice
- Maintained compliance and learned the relevant legislation and financial planning standards
- Developed an understanding of financial planning process, client needs, software, investment, and insurance products.
Accounts Payable Administrator
Thrifty Car Rental – New Zealand
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed the accurate and Timely processing of up to 3500 invoices per month including International Vendors, ensuring the creditors’ ledger reflects the company’s true position
- Reconciled all Supplier statements, investigating and rectifying any discrepancies
- Expert User of Expensify – Reconciling company Credit card transactions
- Provided accurate Accruals every month
- Managed the transition from using paper to paper-free effectively and reduced paper usage by 95%
- Expert user of the Accounting System TIMS
- Trained new users to use TIMS and Expensify
- Delivered Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Reconciliations
- Reconciled the AP Ledger to the General Ledger.
Education
Level I Passed -
CFA Institute
11.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
University of Canterbury
06.2017
Advanced Diploma in Business -
NCC Education (UK)
12.2015
Passed Finalist -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
08.2015
Foundation course on Multimodal Transport and Logistics -
Academy of International Trade and Transport
01.2013
Diploma in General Psychology -
Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology
06.2011
Beginners Level French Language Course -
Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies
01.2011
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Quantitative and Analytical skills
- Excel
- Variance Analysis
- Forecasting and Modelling
- Python
- Headcount Planning
- Budgeting
- SQL
- Attention to detail
- Leadership Skills
- Teamwork
- Language Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
Certification
- University of Waterloo, Introduction to Databases, 12/2023
- Centre for Open and Distance Learning -University of Moratuwa, Python for Beginners, 08/2023
- University of Colorado - Coursera, The Structured Query Language, 07/2022
- Macquarie University - Coursera, Excel Skills for Business – Essentials, 07/2020
Accomplishments
- First in the World and Asia award for both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business – NCC Education (UK)
- Bronze award for Best Professional Development Project for ‘Envision your future with IT’ at the Rotaract District 3220 Assembly
- Professional Development Director of Rotaract Club of Achievers Lanka Business School
Publications
- Economic Overview – September 2021, https://storage.googleapis.com/production-bluehost-v1-0-3/523/940523/hDv3jrPV/a27b956a53db4ebaa881225aad9356de?fileName=Economic-report.pdf
- Economic Update – February 2022, https://lra.com.lk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Economic-Update-Feb-2022.pdf
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Financial Planning Analyst
IFS R&D Pvt Ltd- Acumatica Team/Acumatica Lanka Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - 01.2024
Financial Analyst
Lanka Rating Agency
05.2021 - 09.2022
Financial Analyst – Trainee
Planlogic
12.2020 - 04.2021
Accounts Payable Administrator
Thrifty Car Rental – New Zealand
05.2018 - 08.2020
Level I Passed -
CFA Institute
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business
University of Canterbury
Advanced Diploma in Business -
NCC Education (UK)
Passed Finalist -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Foundation course on Multimodal Transport and Logistics -
Academy of International Trade and Transport
Diploma in General Psychology -
Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology
Beginners Level French Language Course -
Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies