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Benazir Iqbal

@benaziriqbal

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Anaplan consultant with expertise in financial modeling and automation.

Sweden

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What I'm looking for

Finance professional with expertise in Financial Analysis & Accounting and hands-on experience in Anaplan model building. Supporting enterprise planning, budgeting, and forecasting through scalable modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking a role in FA&A where I can leverage my financial and Anaplan skills to drive data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency

I am an Anaplan consultant with over 5.5 years of experience, including 2.5 years specifically in Anaplan. My journey has been marked by successful end-to-end implementations, where I have managed projects that optimize financial models and streamline processes. I take pride in developing robust forecasting solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.

My expertise is backed by my Anaplan Level-2 certification, and I have a strong command of various tools including Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), IBM TM1 Cognos, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). I have hands-on experience with RPA tools such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere, which I have successfully implemented in production environments. My analytical skills are complemented by my knowledge of SQL Server, Ms. Access, and Power BI, allowing me to deliver comprehensive business analytics and automation solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Consultant

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Deloitte USI

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Anaplan consultant with 5.5 years of experience. Worked with business finance partners, and stakeholders to gather requirements and validate financial models. Collaborated with FP&A, business partners, IT, and Anaplan CoE to design, build, and maintain scalable financial models; ensured data integrity, user adoption, and alignment with planning objectives.

Anaplan Project Management Financial Modeling Data Validation Cross Functional Collaboration VBA Business Analytics Forecasting

Assistant Manager

EXL

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)

Led cross-functional team in designing and implementing Anaplan and Cognos solutions for enterprise financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting; ensured integration, model governance, and alignment with FP&A strategy.

Anaplan Data Analytics Dashboard Development Process Optimization VBA Team Leadership

Software Developer Analyst

Accenture in India

May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)

Worked on RPA projects using Automation Anywhere and UiPath, focusing on web scraping and SAP integration. Contributed to automation solutions as both a coder and business process analyst.

Web Scraping VBA Business Process Analysis Coding Automation Process Improvement

Data Analyst

Bharti Infratel Limited

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019 (9 months)

Analyzed data and developed business analytics solutions. Focused on office automation and VBA automation to streamline reporting processes and enhance data accessibility.

Data Analysis Business Analytics VBA SQL Server Reporting Data Access Automation Data Management

Junior Engineer

Samsung India Electronics Limited

Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 (11 months)

Automated manual rule-based tasks and documented business processes for reengineering. Focused on improving efficiency through automation and robotics.