Chaitanya M

Financial Data Analyst @Wells Fargo

NJ, US

Analyzed revenue, expense, and capital data across business units using strong analytical skills to support quarterly CCAR stress testing and long-range financial planning, influencing $500M+ in capital allocation.• Automated recurring financial reports using Python, Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA), improving data accuracy and reducing manual effort by 50%, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory reporting (GAAP, SOX) standards.• Developed 15+ Tableau dashboards for real-time visibility into financial KPIs (EBITDA, cost of credit), enhancing communication with stakeholders and enabling better decision-making and growth strategies.• Built and optimized 100+ SQL queries to extract data from SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, and Snowflake, resolving data integrity issues and reducing reporting turnaround time by 30%.• Conducted detailed variance analysis (YoY, QoQ, MoM) using Excel and Tableau to support budgeting and cost analysis, driving proactive solutions for spending control and scope adjustments.• Partnered with FP & A and enterprise risk teams to develop driver-based forecasts and zero-based budgets, implementing advanced financial modeling and forecasting strategies for enterprise-wide vision alignment.• Supported month-end and quarter-end close cycles through journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP, SOX, and internal controls, enhancing accuracy and compliance in accounting operations.• Provided investment analysis and valuation for CAPEX and OPEX portfolios, supporting capital deployment decisions and improving portfolio performance through detailed research and modeling.• Delivered written reports, executive-level dashboards, and presentations using Tableau, PowerPoint, and Excel to communicate financial performance, market trends, and cost drivers to senior leadership.

University of Bridgeport

Master's degree