Mrudangi Desai

I have completed my undergrad as an Economics major at the University of Waterloo. I have successfully passed Level 2 for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. With a strong academic foundation and 2+ years of unique work experience, I am well-versed to succeed in the real world. My passion for finance stems from my high school days and has grown exponentially over the course of my academic and work experiences.

A background in Economics allows me to have a holistic view on the economy and understand a multitude of aspects pertaining to the financial industry. I have strong technical skills that complement my range of interpersonal skills. I exhibit an entrepreneurial mentality and am eager to learn and adapt to different environments.

Displayed data analytical capabilities in evaluating portfolio profitability and providing recommendations to best align company sales targets with upcoming markets trends in the food manufacturing industry

• Developed cost models to identify and analyze cost savings opportunities for numerous manufacturing facilities and provide useful and detailed data for capital expenditure analysis, forecasting and decision making
• Showcased advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP software to create automated daily and periodic profit and loss reports reducing reporting time by more than 40% and providing relevant and accurate performance data to management on a timely basis
• Creatively curated and visualized data to design and implement a company-wide weekly balanced scorecard dashboard providing a holistic view for senior management
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills through numerous weekly and monthly presentations to various stakeholders ensuring data is presented in an effective and actionable manner driving continuous improvement projects

Passed CFA Level 2 (Aug 2022)