Aashutosh Thakur

• Revenue Forecasting in Biotech (University Project):
As part of an MBA finance course at Golden Gate University, built an Excel-based financial model to compare and forecast the revenue contribution of different cancer treatment segments (Lung, Ovarian, and Bladder) for BioNTech. Visualized projections through dynamic charts, enabling strategic interpretation of segment-wise growth potential.

• Gross Margin Sensitivity Analysis (University Project):
Performed gross margin impact analysis where a 3.5% increase in COGS contrasted with a 3.1% price drop. Assessed how shifts in input costs and pricing strategies affect gross margins, and translated insights into a professional PowerPoint presentation for classroom discussion.

• FP&A Dashboard Automation (Zomato):
Collaborated with the Business Intelligence team to automate Power BI dashboards for real-time tracking of financial KPIs such as CAC, GMV, and contribution margin. Improved financial reporting efficiency and executive decision-making speed.

• Cost Optimization & Forecasting (Reliance Retail):
Led a project analyzing expense trends across retail operations. Developed Excel-based models to identify inefficiencies, resulting in over $20,000 in cost-saving opportunities and improving forecasting accuracy by 15%.

• Promotional Campaign ROI Analysis (Zomato):
Conducted financial modeling and SQL-driven cohort analysis to evaluate the ROI of promotional campaigns in Tier-1 cities. Helped improve margin visibility and reduce delivery inefficiencies by 10%.

• Financial Market Strategy Model (Trading Wolves):
Created financial models incorporating technical indicators (RSI, DMI, Moving Averages) to forecast market movements. Enhanced trade decision accuracy by 30% and contributed to a 12% improvement in ROI.

• Vice President – Kadam: A Step Forward (NGO):
Spearheaded fundraising and partnership development for a youth-run education NGO. Secured collaborations with local sponsors, leading to a 40% increase in annual funds and expanded program reach to underserved students.