Zoya Ahmad
Chicago,US
Summary
Finance student graduating June 2027 with FP&A experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and executive reporting for a $1.5B global manufacturer. Skilled in Oracle, Longview, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Chicago, US
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close for a $1.5B global business, delivering executive reporting throughout monthly planning cycles.
- Performed variance analysis across 20+ international markets, identifying key revenue drivers and supporting strategic business decisions.
- Developed executive dashboards and financial reports for CFO and senior leadership, analyzing global sales and Symbio product portfolio to support data-driven decision-making.
- Built standardized international reporting templates using Excel, Longview, Oracle, Smart View, OBIEE, and Power BI, streamlining report preparation and enhancing consistency across reports.
- Automated global Accounts Receivable reporting and approval workflows with Claude, improving visibility across international business units and expediting processing time.
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, US
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversaw third-party billing processes for Action for Children and DCFS childcare programs, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
- Reconciled payments and maintained financial records to ensure billing accuracy.
- Developed Excel tracking models to monitor pending, processed, and overdue payments.
- Designed Power BI dashboards that enhanced financial reporting visibility for management, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Managed third-party billing processes for Action for Children and DCFS childcare programs.
- Increased billing transparency by identifying duplicate records and streamlining reporting processes, reducing discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Finance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL, US 08.2023 - 06.2027
High School Diploma -
University Laboratory High School
Champaign, IL 08.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- KPI Reporting
- Power BI
- Accounts Receivable
Certification
- Excel for Finance Professionals, Training The Street
- Python for Data Analysis Certificate, DataCamp
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, PL-300
Awards
- Driehaus Cup Business Competition - First Place, Led market research and financial analysis for GripSlip, an innovative footwear traction solution. Presented recommendations to executive judges, earning first place among competing student teams. Collaborated on financial modeling, pricing strategy, and market opportunity analysis.
- Global Finance Study Abroad, Hong Kong & Shenzhen, China, International Finance Program, Winter 2025-2026
Timeline
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
05.2026 - 08.2026
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
05.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Finance
DePaul University
08.2023 - 06.2027
High School Diploma -
University Laboratory High School
08.2019 - 05.2023