Saurabh Wankhade

Results-driven MBA Finance graduate and operations professional with a strong quantitative foundation in Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Proven expertise in leveraging Financial Modeling, SQL, Power BI, Advanced Excel, and SAP to analyze complex datasets, evaluate financial performance, and drive strategic investment decisions. Adept at translating financial metrics and operational data into actionable insights to optimize profitability, forecast cash flows, and streamline business workflows.

Department Manager - Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMart)

(2025-01)

Financial & Operational Analytics

• Spearheaded inventory lifecycle management and store financial analytics, reducing stock holding costs by 15% through rigorous variance auditing and cost-benefit analysis.
• Developed automated financial and sales reporting dashboards using Advanced Excel and SAP, cutting weekly reporting turnaround time by 30% for executive leadership.
• Analyzed historical sales trends and pricing elasticity using SQL queries, optimizing working capital and improving bottom-line product margins by 12%.
• Tracked departmental budgets, monitored expenditure variances, and implemented corrective measures to ensure strict alignment with organizational financial targets.

Finance Intern - Ridhan Investment

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

Financial Research & Analysis

• Conducted in-depth financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, and equity valuation research for diverse market sectors to support portfolio management.
• Built dynamic 3-statement financial models in Excel to forecast future cash flows, evaluate investment risks, and test financial scenarios.
• Generated comprehensive valuation and research reports used by senior analysts to pitch high-yield investment strategies to clients.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance - Vidyabharti Mahavidyalaya (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science - Government Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities (GVISH)