Shalina S Champa
Houston
Summary
Results-driven FP&A Analyst and Cost Controller with over a decade of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Proficient in leveraging advanced analytics and data visualization tools to deliver strategic insights that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager FP&A and Cost controller
Boccard USA Life Science Inc and Energy Solutions
01.2024 - Current
- Led financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities to optimize profitability and support strategic business decisions.
- Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, collections, and cash flow management.
- Developed and analyzed financial reports, AR aging schedules, vendor statements, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Monitored project and operational expenses, identified cost-saving opportunities, and implemented financial controls to improve budget adherence and operational efficiency.
- Directed account reconciliations, resolved billing discrepancies, payment disputes, and vendor/customer inquiries while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Oversaw financial data accuracy, invoice validation, payment verification, and compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and business performance analysis.
Senior Finance Analyst
CHR Solutions Inc
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting activities to evaluate business performance and support executive decision-making.
- Developed and maintained predictive financial models, scenario analyses, and forecasting tools that improved financial planning accuracy and automated reporting processes.
- Analyzed revenue, cost, and expense variances against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Evaluated capital expenditures, depreciation schedules, funding structures, and investment opportunities to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
- Designed and managed financial dashboards, data visualization tools, and reporting frameworks to deliver timely insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Performed industry, market, and competitive research to identify emerging trends, business risks, and growth opportunities that informed strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish financial benchmarks, improve business processes, support fundraising activities, and strengthen overall financial controls.
Manager (Finance & Accounting)
Intensity Inc
02.2014 - 05.2022
- Led the finance and accounting function, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls to support organizational growth and profitability.
- Directed annual budgeting process and forecasting cycles, aligning financial objectives with business strategies to support organizational goals.
- Provided strategic financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership by evaluating business performance, market trends, investment opportunities, and financial risks.
- Developed long-term financial plans, cash flow projections, and business forecasts to support sustainable growth and informed decision-making.
- Analyzed financial results, cost structures, pricing models, and KPIs to pinpoint specific opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement.
- Partnered with cross-functional leadership teams to drive financial performance, monitor budgets, assess business initiatives, and implement strategies that minimize risk and maximize shareholder value.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements to uphold corporate governance.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Business Analytics
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance & Accounting
BRAC University
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Finance
- Machine Learning
- Financial Analytics
- Financial Information Systems (FIS)
- Accounting Information Systems (AIS)
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- SQL
- Oracle Database
- Data Warehousing
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Mining
- Tableau
- Power BI
- SAS Enterprise Miner
- SAS Viya
- ERP Systems
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting
- Process Automation
Accomplishments
- Represented the company during external financial audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and achieving smooth audit closures with minimal observations.
- Assisted the CFO in finalizing financial statements, statutory reporting, and month-end close processes, improving accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Developed and delivered budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis reports (FP&A), enabling data-driven decision-making and improved financial planning accuracy.
- Implemented AI-based accounting and financial systems, improving automation, reporting efficiency, and reducing manual errors in financial processes.
- Conducted cost analysis and expense monitoring, identifying cost-saving opportunities and strengthening budget control across business operations.
- Trained finance team members on ERP systems, AI tools, and reporting frameworks, improving productivity and standardization of financial processes.
- Improved financial performance tracking through enhanced dashboards and reporting tools, supporting strategic planning and business insights.
Research Publications
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Framework for Smart Manufacturing Optimization, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 05/18/26, 10.4018/IJAIBM.410302, Shalina Sultana Champa, Richard S. Segall
- Integrated Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Machine Learning Architecture for SMEs, International Journal of Business Analytics, 05/08/26, 10.4018/IJBAN.409371, Shalina Sultana Champa, Richard S. Segall
Technical And Analytical Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Finance
- Machine Learning
- Financial Analytics
- Financial Information Systems (FIS)
- Accounting Information Systems (AIS)
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- SQL
- Oracle Database
- Data Warehousing
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Mining
- Tableau
- Power BI
- SAS Enterprise Miner
- SAS Viya
- ERP Systems
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting
- Process Automation
Timeline
Manager FP&A and Cost controller
Boccard USA Life Science Inc and Energy Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Senior Finance Analyst
CHR Solutions Inc
08.2023 - 12.2023
Manager (Finance & Accounting)
Intensity Inc
02.2014 - 05.2022
Master of Science (M.S.) - Business Analytics
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance & Accounting
BRAC University