Namita Khandekar

About Namita Khandekar

As a Financial Analyst holding an MIS Master\'s degree from Cleveland State University, I…

Experience

1. Financial Analyst

   Crusade Technologies

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Partnered with Operations and Support teams to deliver cost and analytical insights, leveraging advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making and drive performance improvements. Monitored forecast accuracy and analyzed variance drivers, providing actionable commentary to guide both short- and long-term planning. Conducted ad-hoc business analyses and developed financial models in Excel and Tableau to support business cases; collaborated with cross-functional leaders to optimize finance and cost management practices. Identified financial improvement opportunities by analyzing cost structures and evaluating business scalability and profitability. Identified financial improvement opportunities by analyzing cost structures and evaluating business scalability and profitability. Analyzed actual operating results against forecasts and budgets, flagged key financial and operational issues, and implemented cost control measures to manage spend effectively. Designed and deployed standardized financial models and dashboards in Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to evaluate the impact of business drivers on labor efficiency and operational costs; utilized SQL and Python to automate reporting and ensure data integrity. Led a data analysis initiative using SQL, and Power BI, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving operational efficiency by 15%. Created and maintained automated Tableau dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs), increasing data accessibility by 20% and enhancing decision-making effectiveness by 25%. Performing data analysis and providing insights to senior leadership, to help with decision-making.