Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Curiosity has always shaped the way I approach my career. It first led me into the film industry, where working across production, budgeting, and creative problem-solving taught me how to think under pressure, communicate clearly, and adapt quickly. Over time, that same curiosity pulled me toward finance not because I wanted a different career, but because I found myself fascinated by how data, markets, and quantitative thinking drive decisions. Today, I’m pursuing the CFA Program alongside an MSc in Financial Engineering while building practical skills in Python, financial modeling, data analytics, and quantitative finance. I enjoy learning by building whether that’s creating Excel research toolkits, developing Python projects, or exploring quantitative investment strategies. I don’t believe careers have to follow a straight line. Every chapter teaches something valuable if you’re willing to learn from it. The creativity I developed in film and the analytical mindset I’m building in finance complement each other more than people often expect. My goal is simple: keep learning, keep building, and contribute meaningful work that creates long-term value.
Managed end-to-end budgets for long-format and advertisement productions worth multiple crores, tracking actuals vs budget and ensuring financial compliance. Engineered cost-control frameworks and vendor-negotiation strategies, achieving measurable reductions in operational spend per project. Developed and maintained detailed financial trackers and daily expense reports used by senior leadership to make resource-allocation and strategic-investment decisions. Forecasted project financials, performed variance analysis, and provided insights on budget deviations and resource optimisation. Coordinated cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute projects within budget and timelines, while facilitating invoicing, reimbursements, and vendor payment workflows. Identified and mitigated risk-factors in project workflows—ensuring cost-overrun prevention and maintaining margin integrity. Delivered clear, analytical documentation and financial summaries to leadership, blending operational insight with financial discipline
Evaluated large volumes of digital content and ads using structured guidelines, developing strong analytical judgment and decision-making skills. Ensured accuracy, consistency, and quality of ratings through rigorous quality assurance checks, improving platform content reliability. Applied regional and cultural understanding to perform qualitative data assessment, demonstrating attention to detail and pattern recognition. Recorded evaluation results with 100% accuracy, maintaining timely and error-free data entry across thousands of assessments. Provided performance insights and reports to project supervisors, contributing to process improvement and data optimisation initiatives. Maintained high productivity and adhered to strict confidentiality, demonstrating reliability and consistency — qualities aligned with finance roles such as risk, compliance, and analytics.
Coordinated with producers and directors to plan resource allocation, timelines, and vendor requirements across multiple production units. Assisted in script breakdowns, location planning, and cost estimation to ensure alignment with budget constraints and operational feasibility. Prepared production and shooting guidelines designed to meet financial parameters, reduce operational delays, and minimise risk of cost overruns. Supported the Chief AD in workflow creation, resource scheduling, and financial tracking for production-related expenses. Ensured all on-set decisions followed pre-approved budget limits and efficiency guidelines, demonstrating strong familiarity with operational finance.
Managed end-to-end production timelines, coordinating creative teams, equipment, and clients to deliver projects within budgeted resources. Planned shoots, monitored operational costs, and ensured efficient utilisation of manpower and equipment — contributing to cost optimisation. Worked closely with marketing and operations teams to produce high-quality visual content for campaigns while adhering to financial and time constraints. Maintained detailed project schedules and resource allocation sheets, reinforcing strong organisational and project management capabilities. Delivered process improvements by streamlining editing workflows, reducing turnaround times and increasing overall operational efficiency.