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Ferdous Shashi

@ferdousshashi

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I drive FP&A, forecasting, and business decisions across global portfolios, revenue, margins, and cash flow.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead FP&A, forecasting, and business-partnering work where I can turn financial insights into stronger revenue, margin, cost, and investment decisions.

I've led FP&A and revenue planning at Essilor Luxottica and Nielsen, managing budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, KPI reporting, and scenario modeling across global businesses. At Nielsen, I owned forecasting and financial performance for a $150M PayTV and Automotive revenue portfolio.

I partner with commercial, category, supply chain, and finance leaders to turn variance analysis, pricing, deal structures, and financial models into actions that improve revenue, margins, profitability, and resource allocation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Financial Analyst

Essilor Luxottica

Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)

Led EMEA merchandise FP&A activities, managing annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across optical retail product categories. Developed executive-level KPI reporting and financial models to support strategic decisions.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modeling Variance Analysis KPI Reporting scenario analysis Business Partnering

Senior Financial Analyst - Revenue

Nielsen

Dec 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Owned financial performance and forecasting for a $150M revenue portfolio (PayTV & Automotive) within a $350M business. Led driver-based revenue forecasting and delivered executive-level reporting and insights.

Revenue Forecasting Variance Analysis Financial Modeling Pricing Deal Reviews Executive Reporting Data Analysis

Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A

Nielsen

Dec 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Led end-to-end planning cycles (budget, forecast, month-end close) for the Gracenote business. Built driver-based financial models and developed KPI dashboards in HFM to support strategic planning.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modeling Variance Analysis HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)KPI Dashboards Workforce Planning Cost Optimization

Project Financial Analyst

Market Source Inc.

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)

Managed financial planning, forecasting, and performance tracking across multiple client projects. Developed project-level financial models and delivered KPI dashboards and P&L reporting.

Financial Planning Forecasting Financial Modeling Variance Analysis Project Management KPI Reporting P&L Analysis

Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Valentino USA

Oct 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Prepared comprehensive sales reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across all channels. Managed P&L analysis and executed the monthly close process, delivering Monthly Business Review presentations.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Sales Reporting P&L Analysis Month End Closing Variance Analysis Business Reviews

Financial Analyst

PepsiCo

Nov 2017 - Oct 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared detailed financial forecasts, reports, and variance analyses to support planning cycles. Collaborated with accounting to ensure accurate reporting and supported SOX compliance and internal audits.

Financial Forecasting Variance Analysis SAP SOX Compliance Journal Entries Reconciliations Cost Analysis

Analyst

NYC Health and Hospitals

Feb 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Collected, validated, and reconciled financial and operational data for internal reporting. Assisted in budget forecasting and performed month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

Data Collection Reconciliations Budget Forecasting Variance Analysis Month End Closing Financial Reporting Balance Sheet