MBA Finance · Financial Analyst

Reshma Gutala

DCF Valuation · FP&A · Portfolio Optimization · Power BI · Python

" Turning Data into Financial Decisions "

18%
Sharpe Ratio Gain
14%
CAGR Strategy
12%
Volatility Reduction
4
Finance Projects
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About Me

I'm an MBA Finance graduate from Manipal University Jaipur with hands-on experience in financial modeling, DCF valuation, portfolio optimization, and FP&A using Excel, Python, and Power BI.

Over the past year, I independently built 4 end-to-end finance projects with real, measurable outcomes — from portfolio optimization using Modern Portfolio Theory to backtesting trading strategies and building multi-scenario DCF valuation models.

I also completed a virtual internship with KPMG (via Forage) focused on Tax Research, State Tax Exposure, and GST Compliance — gaining exposure to Big 4 problem-solving approaches.

Actively seeking entry-level Financial Analyst, FP&A, or Investment Analysis roles in India or globally (remote).

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Location
Boisar, Maharashtra, India · Open to Remote
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Education
MBA Finance · Manipal University Jaipur
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Experience
KPMG Career Catalyst · Forage (Virtual Internship)
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Email
reshmagutala4@gmail.com
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Open To
Financial Analyst · FP&A Analyst · Investment Analyst · Corporate Finance
Core Competencies

Skills & Tools

Finance Skills
DCF Valuation WACC / CAPM Portfolio Optimization FP&A & Budgeting Sensitivity Analysis Variance Analysis Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Statement Analysis Ratio Analysis Risk & Return Analysis
Tools & Technology
Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables Power Query XLOOKUP Solver Power BI Python Pandas NumPy Tally ERP 9
Analysis & Reporting
Financial Modeling Business Forecasting Performance Metrics Data Storytelling Dashboard Design Report Writing
Languages
English — Proficient Hindi — Proficient Telugu — Native
Work Samples

Finance Projects

01
Portfolio Optimization Model
Excel · Python (Pandas, NumPy) · Feb 2026
  • Analyzed 1,200+ historical stock price records across 6 assets using Modern Portfolio Theory, modeling 25+ portfolio combinations.
  • Increased portfolio Sharpe Ratio by 18% over equal-weight benchmark through mean-variance optimization.
  • Reduced portfolio volatility by 12% via strategic diversified asset allocation and correlation-based weighting.
  • Automated data processing pipeline using Python (Pandas, NumPy), cutting manual computation time by 60%.
18%
Sharpe Ratio
12%
Vol. Reduction
02
Moving Average Strategy Backtester
Excel · Python (Pandas, NumPy) · Feb 2026
  • Backtested a moving average crossover strategy on 5 years of daily price data, evaluating 15 parameter combinations.
  • Delivered 14% CAGR and Sharpe Ratio of 1.35 with maximum drawdown of -9%, outperforming passive benchmarks.
  • Improved signal accuracy by 20% through systematic comparison of strategy variations and threshold optimization.
14%
CAGR
1.35
Sharpe Ratio
03
DCF Valuation Model
Excel · Feb 2026
  • Built a 5-year revenue and expense forecast using historical growth trends to project Free Cash Flow for intrinsic valuation.
  • Computed WACC of 10.4% using CAPM and debt-equity weighting; conducted sensitivity analysis across ±2% growth and discount rate ranges.
  • Delivered structured valuation output covering 3 investment scenarios: base, bull, and bear case.
10.4%
WACC
3
Scenarios
04
Financial Statement Performance Dashboard
Excel · Power BI · Feb 2026
  • Evaluated 3 years of financial statements, computing 8 key ratios including ROE, ROA, NPM, Current Ratio, and D/E.
  • Identified a 15% margin variation trend over 2 years using comparative vertical and horizontal financial analysis.
  • Built an interactive Power BI dashboard with 10+ visualization components, consolidating 3 years of data into a single report.
10+
Visualizations
8
Key Ratios
Professional Background

Work Experience

Tax Analyst Intern (Virtual)
Mar 2025
KPMG Career Catalyst · Forage · Remote
  • Completed practical tasks in Tax Research & Memorandums, State Tax Exposure, Evaluating Tax Data, and Types of Tax & Cross Selling as part of KPMG's Career Catalyst: Tax virtual program.
  • Drafted structured tax memorandums documenting findings on indirect tax exposure, state-level compliance obligations, and GST risk ratings.
  • Applied knowledge of tax cross-selling strategies and multi-state tax exposure evaluation in a simulated Big 4 client advisory context.
Research Member — Extension Activities
Jun 2022 – Apr 2023
DLLE · University of Mumbai · Volunteer
  • Completed 120+ certified hours across Women Empowerment, IT, Entrepreneurship, Industry Orientation, and Open Schooling programs.
  • Designed and administered structured surveys for a Women Empowerment program, collecting data from 50+ participants.
  • Awarded Certificate of Extension Work by University of Mumbai (April 2023).
Academic Background

Education & Qualifications

MBA — Finance
Manipal University Jaipur
Aug 2023 – Jul 2025 CGPA: 6.89 / 10
Corporate Finance · Investment Analysis · DCF Valuation · FP&A · Risk Management · Business Statistics
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
St. John College · University of Mumbai
Aug 2020 – Jun 2023 CGPA: 7.40 / 10
Financial Accounting · Cost Accounting · Business Economics · Taxation · Auditing
Credentials

Certifications & Training

KPMG · Forage
Career Catalyst: Tax
March 2025 · Tax Research · GST Compliance · Cross Selling
IT Center Computer Education
Diploma in Financial Accounting
Grade A (72.5%) · GST · Ledger Reconciliation · Tally ERP 9
Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy
Foundation Course in Finance
February 2025 · Financial Literacy · Budgeting · Financial Planning
IT Center Computer Education
English Typing Certification
30 WPM · Grade A (70%)
University of Mumbai (DLLE)
Certificate of Extension Work
April 2023 · 120+ Hours · Community Research
Get In Touch

Open to Opportunities

Financial Analyst · FP&A Analyst · Investment Analyst · Corporate Finance · India & Global Remote

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