Lohitakshya Parida

Finance professional with expertise across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, and Business Performance Evaluation, supporting leadership teams with actionable financial insights and strategic decision-making. Strong background in Financial Modeling, Valuation, Equity Research, and Earnings Analysis, with the ability to assess company performance, analyze financial statements, evaluate investment opportunities, and develop financial forecasts. Experienced in P&L Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, and Financial Commentary, enabling effective monitoring of business performance, identification of key financial drivers, and support for commercial decision-making.

Skilled in Balance Sheet Management, Reconciliations, Financial Controls, Governance, and Risk Assessment, ensuring reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and financial discipline across business operations. Proficient in leveraging Advanced Analytics and Financial Systems, including Excel, Power BI, SAP, and Financial Automation Tools, to streamline reporting processes, enhance data quality, and deliver business intelligence to key stakeholders.

Finance Analyst at NielsenIQ (2024-12 – Present)

• Driving month-end close, financial reporting, P&L analysis, and variance tracking activities, providing management with actionable insights into key business drivers and organizational performance.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and strengthening financial controls, ensuring reporting accuracy, compliance adherence, and integrity of financial statements across business operations.
• Developing and enhancing Power BI dashboards, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics, streamlining reporting processes, improving data visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Conducting trend analysis, variance analysis, and financial risk assessments, identifying business opportunities, monitoring performance indicators, and supporting effective financial planning initiatives.
• Applying financial modeling, valuation, and equity research methodologies, including DCF valuation, comparable company analysis, financial forecasting, industry research, and investment thesis development to evaluate business and investment opportunities.

MBA/PGDM – International School of Business and Media (ISBM) (2025)

B.Com. – Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Autonomous College (2023)