Mohammad Akbar Shaikh

Highly skilled Commercial Management professional with extensive experience in audit and commercial roles within the media industry, complemented by a strong background in strategic planning, vendor and stakeholder management, and financial oversight. Demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities and strategic thinking, combined with meticulous attention to detail. Proven expertise in developing comprehensive financial and commercial analysis while fostering robust client relationships, leading to the successful management of significant projects cumulatively valued at INR 500 crores.

Committed to driving business success through effective management practices and innovative solutions.

Assistant Commercial Manager - The Viral Fever - Contagious Online Media Network Private Limited - Mumbai

(2024-09)

Released - Medical Dreams, Mitronpolitan, Gram Chikitsalaya, Guri Dhairya, Guardinas of the Nation, Very Parivarik Season 2, Space Gen, Headshot, Aspirants Season 3, Hello Bachhon. In Production - Panchayat Season 5, Fauj. In Post Production - Pyramid, Gram Chikitsalaya Season 2, Sandeep Bhaiyya Season 2.

• Multiple micro content incorporating with brands namely Samsung, Ryze, Hyundai, NPCI, etc.
• Supported budget preparation and financial forecasting, ensuring alignment with organizational & project objectives.
• Vendor Management: Ensuring that HOD and BTL hirings are negotiated and completed within specified timeframes.
• Routinely asses and benchmark the costs of the projects.
• To raise red flags on extra expenses, coordinating with the production team to keep track of the said areas.
• Estimating a project's budget by using its episodic format and detailed summary.
• Controlling budgets from the beginning to the end of the project.
• Establishing ARF MIS tracking systems on a weekly or biweekly basis to keep tabs on accountability and progress.
• Establishing a central data repository for BTL hirings and TVF production crews.
• Ascertain proper project closure: Within 15 days of the shoot's conclusion, close the invoice and approve the art and costume inventory.
• Making sure the project's final budget closure includes all actual, accounted-for, end-to-end costs within 60 days.

Manager - Audit & Commercials - Fidelis Management Consultants Pvt Ltd - Mumbai

(2019-04 - 2024-09)

Amazon Prime Video - Fallen (2019 - 2023), Jubilee (2021 - 2023), Waack Girls (Oct 2022 - Sep 2024). Chrome Pictures - Trial Period (2022 - 2023). Cine 1 Studios Private Limited - Baby John (June 2023 - Sep 2024).

• Financial Modeling: Proven track record in developing robust financial models and cost reports to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
• Performance Optimization: Recognized for enhancing financial performance through insightful analysis, identifying opportunities, and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Entertainment Industry Insight: In-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the entertainment sector, enabling targeted financial planning aligned with industry dynamics.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in substantial reduction in expenses, contributing to overall profitability.
• Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations to streamline financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy in reporting. Successfully navigated financial challenges during controlling production activity, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
• Spearheaded a team of auditors, enhancing the commercial compliance framework, which led to a substantial improvement in audit efficiency and reduction in financial discrepancies across multiple projects.

Senior Officer - Office of Management - Darashaw & Company Pvt Ltd - Mumbai, India

(2015-09 - 2019-04)

Capture data in Management Information System for the Human Resources - Performance Management teams to look at financial performance and identify trends and inform Business Development decisions.

• Assisted the Office of Management with Performance Analysis reporting of the Investment Management & Sales Team.
• Capture, prepare & manage Sage CRM reports of all employees including client facing and operation teams.
• Assist the Managing Director by scheduling meetings, travel and art purchases.

Financial Services Consultant - ICICI Prudential Life Insurance - Mumbai

(2015-06 - 2015-09)

• Pitching insurance products to new and dormant clients.
• Address any queries and grievances of my clients.

Master's - Business Administration, Finance - Welingkar Institute of Management Development And Research (2020-10)

Master of Commerce - Finance - South Indians' Welfare Society College (2017-05)

Diploma - Business System and Information Management - NIIT (2015-06)

Bachelor of Management Studies - BMS - South Indians' Welfare Society College (2015-05)