Financial Analyst - Python, SQL, Forecasting

SUCHITHRA UDEDA

WA, United States +1-551-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Financial Analyst with 4+ years of experience translating complex data into actionable financial direction across high-growth and

enterprise environments. Strong foundation in Python, SQL, and advanced modeling combined with expertise in forecasting, risk

evaluation, and large-scale financial planning supporting multimillion-dollar portfolios. Known for driving measurable improvements

in cost efficiency, reporting precision, and revenue visibility through data-centric insights and structured financial strategies.

EXPERIENCE

Amazon Senior Financial Analyst Seattle, Washington Sep 2025 - Present

• Directed enterprise financial forecasting using Python, SQL, and Tableau, supporting $120M revenue planning decisions.

• Spearheaded variance analysis across global business units, improving forecasting accuracy by 18% quarterly.

• Orchestrated large-scale data modeling using PySpark and Snowflake, optimizing $85M operational cost structures.

• Championed financial risk assessments leveraging statistical modeling, reducing exposure by 22% across portfolios.

• Engineered automated reporting pipelines via Airflow and Power BI, accelerating reporting timelines.

• Governed capital allocation strategies using advanced financial modeling, influencing $200M investment prioritization outcomes.

• Executed time series forecasting for demand planning, elevating revenue predictability accuracy.

• Administered cross-functional financial dashboards in Tableau, enabling leadership visibility into 15% margin improvements.

• Directed budgeting cycles utilizing SAP and Excel modeling, aligning forecasts with $150M annual targets.

• Evaluated credit risk frameworks through predictive analytics, decreasing default probability metrics.

Unum Group Financial Analyst New York City, NY Aug 2024 - Sep 2025

• Conducted financial planning and analysis initiatives, supporting $90M insurance portfolio performance optimization strategies.

• Delivered variance and trend analysis reports, identifying inefficiencies and improving cost control.

• Formulated financial models using Python and R, enabling data-driven decisions impacting $60M assets.

• Managed forecasting processes through SQL and Excel automation, increasing reporting efficiency by 28%.

• Assessed financial statements and risk indicators, strengthening compliance adherence and reducing discrepancies.

• Coordinated budgeting processes across departments, ensuring alignment with $110M annual financial objectives.

• Generated executive dashboards using Power BI and enhancing stakeholder insights.

• Analyzed portfolio risk exposure utilizing statistical techniques, minimizing volatility impact by 16%.

• Streamlined financial reporting workflows through VBA automation, reducing manual effort.

• Investigated revenue leakage scenarios, recovering approximately $8M through data-driven financial interventions.

Freshworks Inc Financial Analyst India Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

• Prepared financial forecasts and budgets supporting SaaS revenue streams exceeding $40M annually.

• Examined operational expenditures using SQL and Excel, reducing unnecessary costs by 15% organization-wide.

• Designed dashboards in Tableau and improving decision-making efficiency by 20% across teams.

• Interpreted financial data trends through Python analytics, increasing revenue growth visibility.

• Administered monthly financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy across $35M transactional data environments.

• Evaluated pricing strategies using financial modeling, contributing to 12% improvement in profit margins.

• Consolidated financial data from multiple sources, enhancing reporting consistency and reducing discrepancies.

• Implemented automated workflows using VBA and Excel, cutting reporting turnaround time.

• Performed variance analysis on key metrics, identifying savings opportunities worth approximately $5M annually.

• Supported strategic planning initiatives through market trend analysis, boosting forecasting precision.

SKILLS

Languages: Python, R, SQL, VBA, Objective-C, Data Query Language

Reporting Tools: MS Access, MS Word, MS SharePoint, MS Project, MS PowerPoint

Frameworks & Tools: Flask, Django, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Git, GitHub, Statistics, TM1 Excel

IDEs: Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Jupyter notebook

Visualization & Other Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Jira

Data Processing & Streaming: PySpark, Pandas, NumPy, Airflow, Snowflake, Matplotlib, SciPy

Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, Waterfall

Financial Skills: SAP, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analytics, Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis & Forecasting, Financial

Risk, Portfolio Risk, Corporate Finance, Fixed Income Analysis, Credit Analysis, Credit Risk Modeling, Problem-Solving, Structure

Financing, Data Cleaning, Data Wrangling, Communication Skills, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Securities Valuation,

Project Management, Financial Reporting, Market Trends Analysis, Business Development, Budgeting, MEC, Analysis, Cross-

functional Relationship Management, Operational Efficiencies, Investigative Skills, Financial Narratives

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology Master of Science, Computer Science Sep 2023 - May 2025

PES University Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering Aug 2019 - May 2023

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