Zahra Najvani
Senior Financial Analyst - Capital Projects @City of Mississauga
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Financial Analyst - Capital Projects @City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON, CA
EDUCATION
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Accounting
Institute of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance
Institute of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance
ABOUT ZAHRA NAJVANI
Senior Financial Analyst with over 7+ years of experience specializing in FP & A, capital and operating budgets, forecasting, financial reporting under IFRS frameworks and month-end close activities. Proven expertise in enhancing forecasting accuracy, driving process improvements, researching IFRS/GAAP policies, and delivering detailed variance analysis. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, supporting system conversions, and improving financial systemsKey Accomplishments:Successfully recovered $500K through promotional audits and vendor allowance reconciliation, ensuring financial accuracy and boosting departmental revenue for Loblaws Companies Limited. Improve forecasting accuracy by 5-10% through in-depth analysis of budget vs. actuals and providing strategic recommendations through presentations to senior management. Enhanced work processes and efficiency by researching and implementing cloud accounting software (TradeGecko and QuickBooks), resulting in increased productivity and lowering cost at BeeCool Deals. Reduce capital project costs by 20%, by utilizing advanced financial modeling, updating CAT (Customer Assessment Tool) and performing cost-benefit analysesIf you’re looking for a financial analyst that has solid analytical ability combined with a strong work ethic and proactive mindset, ensuring high quality outcomes are always achieved, let’s connect and see how I can help.
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