Naresh Linga
Financial Analyst | Expert in FP&A, Risk Management, M&A, & Regulatory Compliance | Python, SQL, Power BI, SAP | Looking for New Opportunities
- Role
- Financial Analyst at Ally
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Naresh Linga
Financial Analyst with Around 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis (FP & A), credit risk modeling, and regulatory compliance, delivering strategic insights across lending, retail, and digital banking sectors.• Expertise in financial forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting, with a strong focus on driving business decisions through data-backed insights and dynamic financial models.• Proficient in tools and technologies including Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, VBA), SQL, Python, and Power BI to automate reporting, streamline reconciliation, and enhance operational efficiency.• Solid grounding in GAAP, SOX, and Basel frameworks with hands-on experience in DCF, comparable company analysis, VaR modeling, and M&A due diligence to support strategic financial initiatives.• Skilled in leveraging SAP, Oracle ERP, and Workday Adaptive Planning for integrated financial management, enabling accurate planning, cost tracking, and cross-system data consistency.
Experience
Financial Analyst
Oct 2023 — Present
Led quarterly forecasting for a $2B+ Auto Finance loan portfolio, improving revenue prediction accuracy by 15%.• Developed credit risk models for retail banking, boosting loan approval efficiency by 20%.• Built Power BI and Excel dashboards for expense tracking, streamlining cost analysis across 6 business units.• Conducted variance analysis for digital banking, identifying $1.2M in potential cost savings.• Analyzed delinquency and recovery trends to inform collections and risk strategies.• Reconciled multi-source financial data using Power Query and pivot tables for regulatory reporting.• Prepared KPI dashboards and board-level financial reports aligned with strategic goals.• Automated financial reporting with SQL and VBA, reducing monthly close cycle by 25%.• Ensured GAAP and SOX compliance, supporting internal audit readiness.• Used SAP for managing financial transactions, account reconciliation, and internal audits.• Supported $500M fintech acquisition with M&A due diligence and valuation modeling.• Tracked Asset Liability Management (ALM) metrics to manage interest rate risk and liquidity.
Education
North East Frontier Technical University (NEFTU)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science
Trine University
Master & Information Science , Information science
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