Zain Nasir

Led FP&A for a PE-backed restructuring company, driving annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts for ~$550M in consolidated revenue and improving forecast accuracy by 20%; identified cost-saving initiatives that delivered ~$2M in annual savings.

Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a division of nine manufacturing plants (~$300M revenue), led weekly LE calls and month-end P&L variance analysis to support EBITDA and cost optimization initiatives.

Managed month-end close and variance analysis, led annual planning, quarterly forecasting and capital planning for two products; supported ASC 606 revenue analysis and consolidated MRR/ARR processes for executive reporting.

Led FP&A, budgeting and financial modeling for a ~$185M commercial real estate portfolio, created Argus cash flow and waterfall equity models to support underwriting, valuation and capital planning.

Supported debt and equity capital raises totaling ~$20B for a retail REIT portfolio, managed liquidity planning, covenant compliance and built models for refinancing and capital allocation decisions.

Prepared monthly reporting and analysis for a company with ~$1.5B revenue, assisted in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, and supported month-end close with accounting and treasury.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics at DePaul University.