Noman Shaikh

MSc Accounting and Finance graduate (Distinction, Dean's List 2025–26), University of Portsmouth. CIMA FLP candidate with hands-on expertise in FP&A, cash flow forecasting, financial modelling, and commercial analysis. Developed technical capability through financial modelling projects spanning DCF valuation, financial analysis, CAPM-based portfolio optimisation, cash flow forecasting, and solvency analysis.

Targeting Finance

Analyst, FP&A, and Commercial Finance roles in the UAE, with a strong foundation in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and Excel-based financial modelling.

Partial

Arabic language proficiency.

Financial Modelling Portfolio – Academic & Independent Projects - University of Portsmouth / Self-Directed - United Kingdom

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

Built Excel-based models spanning 13-week cash flow forecasting, DCF valuation (WACC 8.20%, Rf 4.5%), CAPM portfolio optimisation (7 UK/US equities vs. FTSE 100), Altman Z-Score solvency analysis (4 companies), and Monte Carlo NPV simulation with triangular distributions. Produced written finance reports covering valuation assumptions, corporate performance, capital structure, working capital management, and financial risk; used Bloomberg Terminal data (83 assets: 29 funds, 24 ETFs, 30 indices) for dissertation.

Built and deployed a Streamlit (Python) web app for CAPM/Solver portfolio optimisation, demonstrating end-to-end model-to-application delivery.

Assistant Manager – Technical Content - DMart Group - Mumbai, India

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Created SOPs, process guides, training decks, user manuals, and internal documentation covering business, operations, and IT systems for a large retail group. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document workflows, clarify reporting requirements, and improve process communication across departments.

Client Service Executive - Indialaw LLP - Mumbai, India

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Supported client coordination, billing follow-up, and collections tracking in a professional services firm. Maintained MIS records, billing documentation, and operational data for internal and external stakeholder reporting.

Freelance Content Writer - Remote / Mumbai, India - Remote / Mumbai, India

(2017-01 - 2023-12)

Delivered finance, technology, SaaS, and business content across six years for multiple clients; developed strong research, analytical writing, and client communication skills.

MSc - Accounting and Finance - University of Portsmouth (2025-12)

CIMA - Management Accounting, Performance Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Business Strategy - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

MA - English Literature - University of Mumbai (2021-12)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Mumbai (2015-12)