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Faizan Arshad

@faizanarshad1

Financial Analyst at Optim Developers & Builders (Pvt.) Ltd. who prepared Excel-based reports and built an Anglo American valuation model.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m eager to contribute, grow, and thrive within a dynamic finance and investment team.

At Optim Developers & Builders (Pvt.) Ltd., I prepare monthly financial reports and management summaries, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. I also maintain Excel-based reports and models and support month-end closing and account reconciliations.

For my MSc Investment Analysis dissertation at Aston University, I built DCF and comparable company valuation models for Anglo-American Plc. I’m FMVA® certified and have also managed a £100,000 virtual portfolio in an eToro stock market simulation, applying diversification and risk analysis techniques.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Analyst

Current

Optim Developers & Builders (Pvt.) Ltd.

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Prepared monthly financial reports and management summaries, assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and supported month-end closing and account reconciliations.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Excel Financial Modeling Cash Flow Analysis Account Reconciliation

Customer Team Member

The Cooperative Group

Mar 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Handled daily cash transactions and refunds with accuracy, delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment, and gained exposure to stock control and point-of-sale systems.

Cash Handling Customer Service Point of Sale Systems Stock Control Time Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®, Financial Modelling and Valuation

FMVA® certification developing practical skills in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and valuation.

Aston University

MSc, Investment Analysis

2021 - 2022

Grade: Merit (2.1)

Activities and societies: Managed a £100,000 virtual investment portfolio using eToro.

MSc in Investment Analysis with Merit, focusing on securities valuation, derivatives, and investment management. Completed a dissertation on valuation analysis of Anglo-American Plc.

International Islamic University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

2017 - 2021

Grade: 78% (CGPA 3.57/4.0)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with 78% (CGPA 3.57/4.0). Completed a dissertation on financial performance analysis of the oil sector in Pakistan.