Harsh Shah
**** ****** ***, ****, ***** Carolina
919-***-**** ********@*****.*** U.S. Permanent Resident EDUCATION
York University – Schulich School of Business Toronto, Canada Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Major in Finance September 2021 – June 2025
• Academics: GPA: 3.7/4.0; Received York University Alumni Award of Distinction Scholarship ($32,000)
• Relevant Coursework: Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Market, FinTech, CapSim,Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial & Managerial Accounting, Macro & Microeconomics, Supply Chain Management, Database Management, Core French National University of Singapore Singapore, Singapore Exchange Student January 2025 – May 2025
• Developed a deep understanding of global financial markets, fintech innovations, and Southeast Asia’s investment landscape through company visits, industry panels, and cross-cultural collaboration in an international environment to help further enhance communication and problem-solving skills WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Thermo Fisher Scientific Greenville, North Carolina Financial Analyst May 2024 – August 2024
• Worked with the FP&A team to analyze quarterly financial statements and prepare reports for Director of Finance; conducted cost analysis and variance reporting for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, identifying key cost drivers and providing cost-saving initiatives – reduced capital expenditures by 15%
• Forecasted ending inventory balances for clients using supply & demand plans for the closure of a site’s contract manufacturing business; drove decision-making by collaborating with business managers to ensure clients bought back obsolete materials – reduced inventory write-offs by 35%, minimizing company’s risk
• Utilized SAP, iMOST, and Power BI to analyze and create new financial models to increase accuracy of the monthly forecast, Annual Operating Plan, and Strategic Action Plan – reduced cycle time by 20% Nylut Toronto, Canada
Strategy Consultant October 2023 – December 2023
• Identified weak points in a startup company’s business plan and aided in mapping out direct and indirect competitors for existing and potential revenue channels, defining direct goals, and implementing a go-to- market strategy using potential marketing channels ~ improved service positioning and online sales by 10%
• Collected industrial data through competitive product assessments, consumer analysis, and economic trends to identify growth opportunities and provide actionable solutions to strengthen community engagement York Finance Club Toronto, Canada
Vice President & Senior Advisor January 2022 – December 2023
• Received training on Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, financial modelling, and valuation concepts through a 32-week bootcamp; evaluated companies via financial & qualitative analysis (10Ks, PESTEL, etc.)
• Analyzed equity KPIs within technology industry (LTV/CAC, Churn Rate, APR, MRR, etc.) and created DCF, Company Comparable, and Precedent Transaction models to derive implied equity valuation Parkdick International – Demon Electric, Demon Powersports, RYDE Toronto, Canada Financial & Business Development Analyst May 2022 – August 2022
• Analyzed monthly profitability and cost of sales to identify areas of loss and presented findings and actions of improvement to Directors and CEO; pitched renewable energy proposals to municipal governments ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills: Python, Java, JavaScript, VBA, Advanced in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Interests: Technology, Hockey (Maple Leafs), Sports, Travel, Photography, Music, and Astronomy