Waliur Choudhury

Finance professional who is strategic and focused on achieving results, possessing extensive experience in FP&A, financial operations, and complex modeling throughout multiple industries. With a specialization of leading process optimization, financial reporting and systems implementation, and executive reporting for key stakeholders, while becoming skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Supported project leadership in managing engagement financials, build processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Sr. FP&A Analyst at ABM Industries (2025-12 – Present)

• P&L Analysis & Performance Monitoring: Maintain and provide walkthrough of P&L on a monthly basis with the Regional VP and respective Branch Managers to ensure accuracy of financials and insight on revenue and expenses
• Performance Analytics: Perform analysis across $50M+ portfolio and identify any revenue gaps and their cause in order to optimize profitability and ensure proper revenue recognition
• Financial Forecasting & Planning: Develop budgets across managed portfolio and ensure we are following firm guidance while identifying opportunities for growth
• Expense Tracking & Process Optimization: Build and enhanced dynamic Excel‑based expense trackers and financial models to improve visibility, accuracy, and control over operating expenses
• Monthly Close Reporting: Prepare and deliver KC2E (Key Cost to Earnings) reporting during monthly close to ensure accurate cost allocation, margin visibility, and alignment with corporate financial standards

FP&A Consultant at DELOITTE (2022-09 – 2025-08)

• Strategic Business Growth: Developed financial forecasting models and growth strategies across M&A, Tax, Consulting, and Advisory practices, optimizing profitability for $100M+ in managed revenue
• P&L Analysis & Performance Monitoring: Generated comprehensive financial reports and analytics across M&A, Tax, Consulting, and Advisory practices; ensured accuracy of postings, substantiated variances, and provided explanations on revenue and expense drivers
• Performance Analytics & KPI Development: Analyzed business performance metrics and identified revenue optimization opportunities, resulting in improved engagement team efficiency by 5%, reducing performance gaps
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Led migration of multiple engagement teams to Power BI-driven reporting systems, collaborating with stakeholders across international components to ensure seamless adoption for 7 firm partners across over 20 engagements simultaneously
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized SAP and advanced Excel modeling to generate strategic insights and performance reports, enabling data-driven decision making for senior leadership while ensuring that they are meeting their managed revenue goals within the firm
• Go-to-Market Execution: Designed and rolled out custom engagement reporting framework for M&A Advisory practice, streamlining client delivery and improving key decision making along with tracking outstanding payments
• Operational Excellence: Utilized Excel to create internal analytical tools and developed processes that enhanced accuracy and streamlined business operations across multiple work streams
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentored junior analysts on advanced modeling techniques, consulting approaches, and data visualization best practices, building organizational capability in insight generation and problem-solving

Financial Coordinator at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (2018-03 – 2022-09)

• Portfolio Strategy & Analysis: Managed comprehensive KPI analysis and provided strategic insights for $60M investment portfolio, collaborating with senior management on growth opportunities
• P&L and Balance Sheet Integrity: Reconciled portfolio-level P&L, investigated discrepancies, and prepared audit-ready reporting packages to ensure accuracy of financial books and records
• Financial Forecasting & Planning: Led pre-budgeting analysis and developed multi-year forecasts using Oracle PeopleSoft, supporting strategic decision-making processes
• Performance Monitoring: Conducted variance analysis and trend identification, tracking business performance against targets and providing actionable recommendations to leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with multiple departments to reconcile P&L performance, identify discrepancies, and implement process improvements

Staff Accountant at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (2017-09 – 2018-01)

• Portfolio Management: Created detailed performance reports and financial models for property portfolio analysis
• Process Optimization: Developed streamlined reporting processes and automated journal entry systems to improve accuracy and efficiency

Bookkeeper at REINHARDT LLP (2016-05 – 2017-04)

• Client Performance Management: Managed client billing operations and revenue optimization, ensuring consistent cash flow and client satisfaction
• Financial Systems Management: Utilized QuickBooks to maintain accurate project financials and generate performance insights for business development
• Process Improvement: Streamlined invoicing and follow-up processes, improving collection efficiency and client relationship management

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy – Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business