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Gaayathri Sivakumar

@gaayathrisivakumar

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Financial Data Analyst and valuation specialist turning complex datasets into client-ready insights and models.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can turn financial datasets into valuation models, dashboards, and client-ready insights, collaborate across teams, and steadily grow my expertise in data-driven decision support and reporting efficiency.

I’m a CIMA-focused Financial Data Analyst with hands-on experience building brand valuation and market-insight outputs for global clients. At Brand Finance (Sri Lanka - Headquartered in UK), I delivered Brand Valuation (BV*) and brand strength index (BSI*) analysis across global brands, produced client-ready valuation deliverables, and supported report releases by coordinating with design and communication teams.

I bring a strong analytics foundation from finance and data roles, including senior analyst work at Netwealth AdviceLab where I prepared advice documents (Statement of Advice, Record of Advice, projection reports), analyzed client cashflows, and produced scenario projections to support adviser recommendations. I’m energized by turning large datasets into dashboards, automated templates, and clear decision support—whether that’s using Bloomberg/Capital IQ data, developing BV/BSI model components, or strengthening reporting efficiency through Excel/PowerPoint and dashboard deliverables.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Valuation Analyst

Brand Finance

Aug 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Produced Brand Valuation Reports (BVRs) and Brand Strength Index (BSI) models for 306+ global brands (e.g., TCS, HCLTech, Deutsche Telekom) using IT Decision Makers research data to support IT services clients. Performed royalty rate analysis and social media listening, and delivered client-ready analysis using Excel, Bloomberg, CapIQ, and PowerPoint.

BSI BV Modeling Social Media Listening financial data analysis Microsoft Excel PowerPoint

Senior Analyst

Netwealth AdviceLab

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)

Prepared client advice documents (e.g., Statement of Advice and Record of Advice) and analyzed cash flows, income/expenses, and assets/liabilities to support adviser recommendations. Built scenario projection models and supported process improvements through training materials, workshop delivery, and analyst feedback evaluation.

Cash Flow Analysis Financial Modeling Superannuation Pensions Analysis Data Consolidation

Forensic Audit Intern

KPMG

Mar 2017 - Jun 2017 (3 months)

Performed forensic audit testing, including reviewing source documents to trace and resolve data discrepancies and verifying journal entries for accuracy and compliance. Reconciled bank statements and payment vouchers against control accounts and maintained accurate filing and documentation records.

Fraud Detection Data Reconciliation Journal Entry Testing Auditable Accounting Records MS Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

CIMA (Financial Data), Financial Data

2025 -

Ongoing CIMA study focused on financial data (management level case study work included).

The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Accounting & Management

2017 - 2020

Earned a B.Com (Accounting & Management) from The University of Sydney between 2017 and 2020.

Hindu Ladies College

GCE Advanced Level, Commerce (GCE Advanced Level)

2016 - 2016

Grade: All A's

Activities and societies: School rank: 2nd; International Scholarship; subject results included Accounting, Business Studies, Vice-Chancellor's Economics, General Information Technology, and General English.

Completed GCE Advanced Level with all A’s across the listed Commerce stream subjects.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

AAT Foundation & Intermediate, Accounting

2015 - 2017

Completed AAT foundation and intermediate level units with reported grades including A/B/C results across accounting, business, and information management subjects.