Finance Consultant · CMA · FMVA

Mohammad
Shafeeq

CMA (US) · FMVA · FP&A · Process Improvement & Automation · Turning numbers into strategic clarity

🏅 CMA Certified 📊 FMVA Certified ⚙️ Six Sigma Green Belt 🐍 Python · VBA · Power BI
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Finance meets analytical precision

I am a CMA (US) Qualified Finance Consultant with expertise spanning financial process improvement, automation, Record-to-Report operations, and Financial Planning & Analysis. With 3+ years in real estate finance, I've built hands-on experience across the full finance function — from closing the books to redesigning the processes behind them.

My core interest and career direction is FP&A — budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and the kind of financial insight that drives strategic decisions. That analytical mindset is what I bring even to process and automation work: I don't just fix workflows, I fix them with an understanding of what the numbers downstream actually mean.

Holding the FMVA certification from CFI alongside my CMA and Six Sigma Green Belt, I combine financial modelling capability with process engineering rigour — a pairing that's increasingly rare in finance teams.

20+
Entities Managed
60%
Reconciliation Time Reduced
40%
Workflow Automation Gain
3+
Years of Finance Experience
MS

Mohammad Shafeeq

Finance Consultant · CMA · FMVA

FP&A Process Improvement Automation R2R Six Sigma
  • 📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • 🎓 BBA Finance · University of Calicut
  • 🏢 Churchlight Communities LLC
  • 📧 mail@cmashafeeq.com

The Toolkit

A powerful combination of finance expertise, process engineering, and data automation — built for real-world finance operations.

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Process Improvement & Redesign

Identifying inefficiencies in finance workflows and redesigning processes for speed, accuracy, and scalability using Six Sigma methodology and practical finance knowledge.

Six Sigma Process Mapping SOP Design Root Cause Analysis
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Finance Automation

Building targeted automations that eliminate repetitive manual work — from reconciliation macros to RPA workflows and Python-based data tools.

Python VBA / Macros Power Automate RPA
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Record-to-Report (R2R)

Month-end close, GL reconciliation, P&L analysis, cash flow projections, and management reporting under US GAAP across multi-entity real estate portfolios.

Month-End Close GL Ops US GAAP BS Reconciliation
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Financial Modeling & Analysis

3-Statement modeling, DCF valuation, variance analysis, and scenario planning — grounded in GL-level data and aligned to real business drivers.

3-Statement DCF Valuation Variance Analysis Scenario Analysis
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Reporting & BI

Power BI dashboards, management reporting packages, and KPI tracking that give finance controllers and leadership the visibility they need, when they need it.

Power BI Advanced Excel QBO Xero
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Real Estate Finance Operations

Hands-on experience managing financial operations for 20+ multi-ownership properties — AP/AR, vendor ageing, cash flow, property onboarding, and multi-entity reporting.

Rent Manager AP/AR Cash Flow Multi-Entity

Engagements

A track record of delivering measurable financial impact across real estate and accounting operations.

Finance Consultant
The Churchlight Communities LLC · Michigan, USA
Feb 2026 – Present
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Process Design & Redesign

Analysing existing finance workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and redesigning processes to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability across the property portfolio.

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Automation Implementation

Building targeted automations using Python, VBA, and Power Automate to eliminate repetitive manual tasks and reduce error risk in financial operations.

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SOP Development

Drafting and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures that bring consistency, auditability, and clarity to the finance team's day-to-day operations.

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Reporting Support

Supporting the Financial Controller with management reporting inputs, data preparation, and analytical work that feeds into leadership decision-making.

Senior Associate – Finance & Accounts
EXO Edge · Punjab, India
May 2024 – Nov 2025
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FP&A — Variance Analysis & Reporting

Delivered budget vs. actual variance analyses, cash flow projections, and financial trend reporting — translating GL-level data into actionable management insights for senior leadership.

60–80% Faster Reconciliations

Reduced bank reconciliation cycle time through VBA and Excel Macro automation, and streamlined monthly reporting by 50% via macro-driven consolidation.

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40% Reduction in Manual Workload

Implemented RPA using Microsoft Power Automate across email and reporting workflows; built a Python-based duplicate payment detection tool in collaboration with AP.

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Month-End Close & R2R

Executed full month-end close across 20+ properties — GL reconciliations, vendor ageing reports, and balance sheet reviews delivered within strict deadlines.

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Team & Portfolio Growth

Mentored junior staff and led onboarding of 30+ new properties onto the reporting framework.

Finance & Accounts Associate
Invisor Consulting Services · Kochi, Kerala
Nov 2023 – May 2024
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Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & R2R

Managed day-to-day bookkeeping and participated in the full record-to-report process across client portfolios.

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Reconciliations & Analysis

Executed AP/AR processes via Zoho Books and QuickBooks; conducted variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations for Bank, Credit Cards, and AP.

Certifications

A commitment to continuous learning across finance, data, and process excellence.

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Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants · USA

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Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

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Six Sigma Green Belt

Process Improvement Certification

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Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

IBM / Coursera

Work Together

Looking to bring financial clarity and analytical rigour to your organisation? Let's start a conversation.