Financial Analyst

KEERTHANAA CHIDELLA

**********.*@*******.*** 857-***-**** Boston, MA www.linkedin.com/in/keerthanaa-chidella1312 EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Boston Boston, MA

Master of Science, Finance GPA: 3.65/4.00 Jan 2023 – May 2024 Relevant Coursework: Financial Statement Analysis, Options, Futures & Derivatives, Investment Analysis, Risk Management, Econometric Analysis of Business Data, Advanced Finance Modeling Osmania University Hyderabad, India

Bachelor’s in Arts, Accounting GPA: 3.33/4.00 Jun 2018 – Oct 2021 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Massachusetts, Boston Boston, MA

Helpdesk Consultant IT Client Services Jan 2024 – May 2024

• Delivered technical support to faculty, staff, alumni, and students by efficiently diagnosing, troubleshooting, resolving, and escalating complex IT-related issues as needed, ensuring timely resolution to enhance user satisfaction.

• Enhanced communication through thorough documentation, and swift technical support, yielding 15% increase in user satisfaction and a 25% drop in redundant tickets.

B A S T & Associates Hyderabad, India

Accounting & Finance Intern Oct 2020 – Dec 2022

• Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed over 50 financial statements, achieving a 20% improvement in reporting accuracy & ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP & Directed internal auditing processes, resulting operational enhancements.

• Conducted month-end and year-end closing financial processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Boosted financial forecasting and budgeting accuracy by 10% through process improvements, scenario analysis, and enhancements to financial planning models, supporting efficient decision-making.

• Developed comprehensive financial models to evaluate business performance, track key projects, and support budgeting and forecasting, contributing to a 10% ROI increase for principal investments.

• Led valuation projects using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and comparable methods, analyzed NPV, IRR, and MOIC metrics, and supported forward-looking financial strategies and investment decision-making.

• Managed AP/AR, automated invoices with QuickBooks and Avid, reducing missed payments. Processed vendor payments, validated sales orders, and tracked transactions for reconciliation. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Health Dynamics: Statistical Insights (Stata)

• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of mortality rates over two decades, scrutinizing the impact of healthcare spending, alcohol consumption, and HIV/TB incidence, and identifying potential biases in data interpretation. Portfolio Performance Analysis (Excel)

• Constructed and scrutinized a diversified 20-security portfolio surpassing benchmark by 4%, demonstrating strategic asset allocation.

Stock Pitch for Uber Technologies Inc. (Bloomberg Terminal)

• Prepared a Sell-side equity report of Uber Technologies Inc. using Bloomberg Terminal SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Modeling: Discounted Cash Flow, Three-Statement Model, Net Present Value, Variance Analysis, Comparable Analysis Software: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Bloomberg, Tally ERP, QuickBooks, Power BI, Deltek Costpoint Certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), Currently preparing for Series 79 Exam Programming: Python

Soft Skills: Effective Communication, Ethical Standards, Analytical Thinking, Cohesive Teamwork, Integrity

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