Shreyas Sridharan
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Dynamic Grant Analyst with a proven track record at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, excelling in grant proposal preparation and post-award administration. Leveraging strong interpersonal skills and expertise in cost forecasting, I have driven compliance and financial accuracy, ensuring successful project outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships across teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Analyst
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
Lubbock, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Participated in preparing administrative components of grant proposals in collaboration with PIs, ensuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
- Oversaw both paper and electronic proposal submissions; reviewed documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Developed and finalized project budgets for new and continuing awards; prepared budget justifications for internal routing and sponsor submission.
- Acted as liaison between PIs, Office of Sponsored Programs, departmental research teams, and external sponsors to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.
- Collaborated with Sponsored Programs to ensure accurate award setup, including cost-sharing commitments, and initiated cost transfers when necessary.
- Reviewed and approved Post-Award expenditures; advised departments on appropriate fund usage and spending strategies.
- Generated monthly financial reports, performed forecasting, and provided data-driven guidance to ensure budget adherence and timely project spend-downs.
- Led the closeout process for expiring awards, including submission of final financial reports, deliverables, and certificates of completion.
- Maintained deep working knowledge of federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200) and institutional policies, offering guidance to investigators and staff.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation in Laserfiche and internal systems; responded to internal/external audit inquiries with supporting materials.
SAP FICO Consultant
3S Business Corporation
Houston, USA
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to prepare annual budget forecasts and achieved a 92% accuracy rate in predicting expenses.
- Developed rolling forecasts, allowing real-time adjustments to financial plans and reducing budget variances by 12%.
- Configured SAP FICO modules to align with business financial requirements.
- Analyzed financial data to provide insights for decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data migration.
- Developed training materials for end-users on SAP FICO functionalities.
Investment Banking Intern
Aeklvya Advisors
NY, USA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Created multiple financial models to evaluate companies with EBITDA between $5-30M, identifying new business opportunities in alignment with senior leadership efforts to drive profitable growth.
- Planned and executed outreach efforts to target companies with proven track record and EBITDA of $1-5M, improving brand awareness and identifying prospective clients in the IT and healthcare industries.
- Researched, identified, and evaluated potential acquisition targets in net suite priority industries and similar software resulting in a report and presentation to leaders and key decision makers.
- Lead precise valuation processes using advanced financial modeling techniques and best practices, resulting in highly accurate assessments crucial for strategic decision-making.
- Directly manage monitoring, reporting, and analyzing of financial data to forecast and provide creative alternatives and recommendations to improve financial performance, leading to improved decision making amongst leadership team and stakeholders, successful deals, and increased revenue
- Developed pitch decks and operating models for two successful M&A transactions in the biomedical and tech spaces.
Financial Research Analyst
SMB Enablers
, India
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted deep-dive industry research and competitive analysis across 50+ small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in sectors including healthcare, retail, logistics, and IT services.
- Assessed operational inefficiencies, financial performance, and market positioning to identify growth barriers and cost-saving opportunities.
- Created tailored strategic reports with actionable insights that helped clients improve EBITDA margins by up to 12% through better resource allocation, pricing strategy, and cost control.
- Developed benchmarking models to evaluate client performance against industry standards; advised on restructuring initiatives and digital transformation.
- Supported fundraising efforts by preparing investor briefs, pitch decks, and financial projections, enabling clients to secure early-stage capital.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and client leadership to implement process improvements in supply chain management, cash flow forecasting, and customer acquisition strategy.
- Presented findings to C-level executives and built long-term advisory relationships focused on sustainable, data-driven growth.
Education
Master of Science - FINANCE
UMASS BOSTON
BOSTON08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Madras University
INDIA 06-2020
Skills
- Grant proposal preparation
- Post-award administration
- Cost forecasting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Research and synthesis aptitude
Hobbies and Interests
Theater, environmental conservation, art, hiking, skiing, travel
Personal Information
Education
other
Timeline
Grant Analyst
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
05.2024 - Current
SAP FICO Consultant
3S Business Corporation
10.2023 - 04.2024
Investment Banking Intern
Aeklvya Advisors
03.2023 - 08.2023
Financial Research Analyst
SMB Enablers
01.2020 - 07.2022
Master of Science - FINANCE
UMASS BOSTON
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Madras University
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