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I build financial models that turn complex business assumptions into clear, decision-ready numbers.
My work spans investment analysis, financial forecasting, FP&A, valuation, project finance, real estate, SaaS, healthcare, hospitality, and business planning.
I also build automated financial tools that reduce repetitive work and make financial analysis faster and more reliable.
Recent work includes:
Integrated financial models
Investment & valuation models
Revenue and operating models
Cash flow & funding analysis
Scenario and sensitivity analysis
Financial dashboards
Custom Excel automation tools
With 13+ years of experience, 262+ completed jobs, $50K+ earned, 100% JSS and Top Rated status on Upwork, I bring both financial expertise and practical modeling experience.
If you have a complex financial modeling or analysis requirement, let's talk.
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