Saravanan Eswaran
@saravananeswaran
Finance-focused leader combining strategic planning, financial modeling, and stakeholder management to drive measurable results.
What I'm looking for
I’m a finance and strategy-focused student leader at Penn State, building strong decision-making through rigorous analysis and hands-on execution. As Chief Financial Officer | Co-Founder of a student-run apparel startup, I led budgeting, accounting, and cash flow management for $9,000+ in gross revenue while streamlining end-to-end supply chain and procurement for 1,000+ units.
I also lead with a measurable outcomes mindset: as President of Future Business Leaders of America, I directed a 50-member chapter, grew active membership by 67% through targeted recruitment, and generated $6,000+ in fundraising to subsidize competition fees. Through roles like Penn State Investment Association (Buy recommendation with a 5-year Discounted Cash Flow model) and Borrelli Institute Real Estate Case Comp (rent-driven loss diagnosis and a two-phase lease recasting that preserved NPV), I’ve sharpened my financial modeling, valuation, and business strategy toolkit to deliver real impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consultant Training Trainee
Consultant Training Program
Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)
Developing an EV market entry strategy for East Coast expansion, identifying Boston as the optimal pilot city based on 139,000 current EVs and a goal of 900,000 by 2030. Modeled a $210K+ financial roadmap for three DC fast-charging sites, leveraging 30C and MassEVIP to cut initial capex by 80% and achieve $24,500 net investment per retail site.
Consulting Group Secretary
Schreyer Consulting Group
Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)
Collaborate with the executive board to facilitate weekly professional development, case interview preparation, and industry networking sessions. Manage internal and external communications, including social media and email outreach, to drive engagement and maintain brand identity.
Real Estate Case Competitor
Borrelli Institute
Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 (2 months)
Analyzed financial distress of a $4M climbing gym asset, identifying rent as 30% of expenses and the driver of $1M cumulative losses. Designed a two-phase lease recasting that reduced rent by 62% while preserving 90% of landlord NPV through long-term escalation.
Investment Analyst
Penn State Investment Association
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
Completed an investment banking curriculum covering advanced financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and capital markets theory. Built a 5-year DCF model to issue a Buy recommendation for Penske (PAG) and presented revenue growth and EBITDA margin drivers to senior analysts.
Chief Financial Officer
Wave Apparel
Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)
Led a 4-person finance function for a student-run apparel startup, managing budgeting, accounting, and cash flow for $9,000+ in gross revenue. Streamlined supplier procurement for 1,000+ custom merchandise units and supported 100+ clients to maintain service standards.
FBLA Chapter President
Future Business Leaders of America
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Directed a 50-member chapter and led bi-weekly strategy and general assembly sessions to align members on organizational goals. Drove fundraising over $6,000 and increased active membership by 67% within one academic year.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Finance, Finance
Grade: GPA: 3.73/4.00
B.S. in Finance at Penn State's Smeal College of Business, expected graduation December 2028. Minored in Economics and earned a GPA of 3.73/4.00.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
Interested in hiring Saravanan?
You can contact Saravanan and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message SaravananFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 250,000+ remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
