Financial Analyst - Valuation & Equity Research

AKASH GIRI

Financial Analyst Financial Modeling Valuation Equity Research Financial Statement Analysis Pune, India 777-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/akash-giri-50843525 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with 1.5+ years of experience in financial modeling, business valuation, equity research, and financial statement analysis. Skilled in building integrated three-statement financial models, conducting DCF and Comparable Company Analysis, calculating WACC using CAPM, and preparing investment research reports. Strong analytical foundation in ratio analysis, DuPont analysis, and working capital management, with advanced proficiency in Excel-based financial forecasting and valuation modeling. CORE SKILLS

Financial Modeling • DCF Valuation • Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) • Relative Valuation • WACC & CAPM Analysis • Equity Research • Financial Forecasting • Financial Statement Analysis • Working Capital Analysis • DuPont Analysis • Ratio Analysis • Budgeting & Forecasting • Industry & Market Research • Advanced Excel • Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis • Investment Analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Analyst — FACTSHEET.INC, Pune January 2025 – Present

• Build integrated three-statement financial models linking the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement to support valuation and forecasting decisions.

• Conduct Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuations using Free Cash Flow projections, Terminal Value estimation, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) calculations.

• Perform Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) using P/E, EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales, and P/B multiples to benchmark valuation against industry peers.

• Develop financial forecasts by analyzing revenue drivers, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and working capital requirements.

• Conduct industry research, competitor benchmarking, and investment analysis to support valuation assumptions and strategic recommendations.

• Prepare valuation reports, equity research reports, and investment recommendation memos for stakeholder review.

• Perform Working Capital and DuPont Analysis to evaluate business performance and identify key drivers of Return on Equity (ROE).

KEY PROJECT — FINANCIAL MODELING & VALUATION

Valuation Framework for a Listed Company

• Developed a fully integrated three-statement financial model, analyzing historical performance and forecasting revenue, EBITDA, EBIT, Net Income, and Free Cash Flow.

• Calculated WACC using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) methodology.

• Performed DCF valuation with sensitivity analysis across growth-rate and discount-rate assumptions.

• Conducted Comparable Company Analysis using peer valuation multiples.

• Prepared an investment recommendation report summarizing valuation conclusions, key risks, and growth opportunities.

EDUCATION

MBA (Finance) — Jaywantrao Sawant College of Engineering, Pune CGPA: 7.2 B.Com — Panchphula Devi College of Science & Commerce CGPA: 7.07 CERTIFICATIONS

• Financial Modeling & Equity Research

• Advanced Excel

LANGUAGES

English Hindi Marathi

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