Vanshika Thakkar
Analyst @University Of Illinois Press
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WORK HISTORY
Analyst @University Of Illinois Press
Champaign, IL, US
Reconcile daily cash activity between Microsoft Great Plains and Banner, resolving mismatches, validating transactions, and ensuring accurate financial postings to strengthen audit readiness and month-end close accuracy• Automated reconciliation workflows using Power Query, advanced Excel logic, and VBA macros, reducing manual effort by 50% and significantly improving the speed, reliability, and consistency of financial reporting• Designed and maintained structured Excel-based reconciliation trackers and supporting schedules to monitor discrepancies, document resolutions, and provide clear audit trails for internal review and compliance
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science - MS, Information Management
The KET's V. G. Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous)
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Finance
ABOUT VANSHIKA THAKKAR
I am an MS in Information Management student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with experience across consulting, finance operations, and analytics‑driven product development. I’ve worked at the intersection of data, business systems, and intelligent automation to build products that improve decision‑making and operational efficiency.Currently, I am helping define the roadmap for a data platform at Business Intelligence Group (UIUC) that replaces fragmented, spreadsheet-based grant tracking with a centralized, scalable system of record, enabling cleaner data capture, stronger governance, and more reliable reporting for decision-makersI enjoy turning messy processes into clear systems: mapping current/future‑state workflows, translating stakeholder needs into product requirements, and using SQL, Python, and BI tools to drive measurable outcomes. I’m actively seeking product, business analysis, and analytics roles where I can build data‑backed solutions that move key metrics.
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