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Are you struggling to make sense of complex financial data or communicate your company’s story through numbers? I am Zainab Latif, a CFA Level III passer and Top Rated Plus Financial Analyst with over 10 years of experience helping businesses and investors make smarter financial decisions. I can help companies to turn raw data into actionable insights through clear, interactive reports and economic models. Additionally, I provide academic writing and research support, delivering high-quality content for students, researchers, and professionals. With 10+ years of experience in financial modeling, valuation, forecasting, and performance benchmarking, I turn raw financial data into insights that investors, founders, and executives can actually use. Whether you’re preparing for fundraising, expansion, or internal strategy planning, I build models that tell your story in numbers. What I Deliver 3–5 Year Financial Projections (Startup & SaaS-ready) Financial reports Investor-Ready Dashboards & Pitch Deck Models Valuation Models (DCF, Comparable, Pre-Money/Post-Money) Budgeting, Forecasting & Sensitivity Analysis Financial Benchmarking & Competitive Research KPI Design & Performance Reports Why Clients Hire Me Top-rated on Upwork with consistent 5-star feedback Blend of finance + strategy + storytelling, not just numbers Fast, reliable, and fully transparent communication Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, and financial automation expertise My goal is straightforward: to help you see the complete financial picture, make informed decisions, and impress investors with confidence. Let’s connect and discuss how I can turn your data into your strongest decision-making tool. Financial clarity starts with the right model. Let’s build yours. 🏆 Top Rated Plus Freelancer on Upwork 🎖 Chartered Financial Analyst Level III Passer

Data Scientist | AI & ML Engineer | Data Analyst | Python | SQL | Power BI | LLM & RAG Hi, I'm Shahab 👋 Most businesses are sitting on data they're not using and drowning in manual work they shouldn't be touching. I build the machine learning models, AI applications and dashboards that fix both and I make sure they actually ship, not just sit in a notebook. Over the past 5+ years I've helped companies turn messy data and repetitive workflows into predictive models, LLM-powered tools, and BI dashboards their teams actually use to make decisions. 🔧 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱: - Data analysis & exploration, turning messy raw data into clear answers and insights - Statistical analysis & A/B testing, hypothesis testing, significance, and confidence behind your decisions - Data visualization & Power BI dashboards, reports non-technical stakeholders actually understand - Predictive & forecasting models, churn, demand, pricing, classification - AI assistants and chatbots powered by LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face) - RAG systems that let a model answer from YOUR documents and data - Power BI dashboards that turn raw data into clear, decision-ready reporting - Python automation that removes hours of manual work every week - End-to-end data pipelines cleaning, processing, deployment 🛠️ 𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁: - 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Python, Pandas, NumPy, R, RStudio, SQL, Excel - 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: SciPy, statsmodels, hypothesis testing, regression, A/B testing - 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost - 𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜: LangChain, RAG, Vector DBs, OpenAI, Hugging Face, AI Agents - 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗕𝗜: Power BI, Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn - 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: FastAPI, REST APIs, Docker, AWS, Streamlit, Git/GitHub Whether it's a machine learning model, an AI chatbot, a RAG application, a Power BI dashboard, or an automation that buys back your week send me a message or invite me to your job. Tell me the problem you're trying to solve and I'll tell you the best way.

Automate Your Data. Build Powerful Dashboards. Optimize Energy Systems. I help businesses automate Excel workflows, analyze data using SQL & Python, and build Power BI dashboards that turn raw data into clear insights. With 6+ years of experience as a Performance & Efficiency Engineer, I combine data analytics + energy engineering to deliver practical, results-driven solutions. 📊 Data Analysis & Automation ✅ Excel Automation & VBA: Build automated tools, dynamic reports, and error-free workflows ✅ SQL & Data Modeling: Clean, structure, and manage large datasets efficiently ✅ Python Automation: Automate Excel files, reporting, and repetitive data tasks ✅ ETL & Data Cleaning: Transform raw data into structured, analysis-ready formats ✅ Power BI Dashboards: Interactive dashboards for business and operational insights ✅ Data Visualization: Present complex data in a simple, decision-ready format 💡 I don’t just analyze data, I automate entire workflows to save time and improve accuracy. ⚡ Energy Modeling & Simulation ✅ Solar Energy Modeling (PVsyst): System design, yield analysis, and performance evaluation ✅ Energy Simulation: System-level analysis for efficiency and optimization ✅ RETScreen & eQuest: Energy modeling, feasibility studies, cost sensitivity analysis and performance benchmarking ✅ Energy Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and improve system performance ✅ Cooling & Heating Load Calculations: Accurate sizing and energy-efficient solutions 💡 I bring real engineering experience, not just theoretical analysis. 🏭 Professional Experience ✅ Performance & Efficiency Engineer (Power Sector) Conducted energy analysis, performance monitoring, and efficiency improvements Automated Plant Performance Report Generation in Microsoft Excel from CCR Data. Developed Excel based tools for performance monitoring, financial impact and plant KPIs ✅ Data & ESG Consulting Experience Built Social Value Calculator using SQL, Power Apps, and Power BI Developed Microsoft Excel based ESG dashboards aligned with SDGs frameworks Developed Social Value Framework in Microsoft Excel based more than 3000 Outcome Details 🎯 Why Choose Me? ✅ Combine Excel + SQL + Python + Power BI into complete solutions ✅ Strong automation mindset (reduce manual work) ✅ Domain expertise in Energy & Solar Modeling ✅ Clear communication and structured delivery ✅ Focus on practical, business-ready results 🔧 Tools & Technologies Excel | VBA | SQL | Python | Pandas | Power BI | Power Query | PVsyst | RETScreen | eQuest 🤝 Let’s Work Together If you need help with: Automating Excel reports Building Power BI dashboards Cleaning and structuring data Energy modeling and simulation 👉 I’m here to deliver reliable, scalable solutions Send me a message and let’s discuss your project.

Hello! I help startups, investors, and businesses with Financial Modeling, Analysis, Forecasting & Valuation — building investor-ready models for fundraising, M&A, ROI, and strategic decisions. 🏆 Top-Rated | Long term contracts | 100% Job Success 💼 CFA Candidate ✔️ 1500+ Hours | 49 Projects | $20K+ Earned 🔑 Core Expertise 📊 Financial Modeling & Valuation – 3-statement models, DCF, IRR, ROI, NPV 📈 Financial Projections & Forecasting – revenue, cash flow, budgeting & sensitivity analysis 💼 Investment & Equity Research – deep-dive sector analysis & strategic recommendations 🏢 Business Plan Development – investor-ready projections & fundraising support 📊 Dashboards & KPI Reporting – Excel, Power BI, and Google Sheets 🚀 Highlighted Projects & Results *Financial Modeling Across Diverse Sectors: Built advanced financial models for SaaS, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Tech, Mining, Banking, and Manufacturing, supporting decision-making, valuations, and fundraising. *Valuation & Investment Analysis: Delivered in-depth business valuations, ROI analysis, and forecasting for startups, corporates, and investment banks. *Investor-Ready Projections: Developed long-term financial projections and scenario analyses to guide strategic planning, fundraising, and M&A transactions. 🛠 Tools & Technologies Excel (Advanced), Google Sheets, Power BI, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, SPSS, Stata 💡 Why Clients Choose Me ✅ Investor-Ready Models tailored for startups & corporates ✅ Strong academic base (MBA Finance, CFA Candidate) ✅ 1500+ hours with 100% Job Success ✅ Accurate, detail-oriented, client-focused delivery 📩 Let’s connect! I’ll help you build a clear, structured, and investor-ready financial strategy for your business or investment.

I'm an Accounting and Finance professional with 6+ years of remote experience helping US-based and international businesses with bookkeeping, financial reporting, AP/AR, reconciliations, royalty management, and financial analysis. I keep books accurate and give owners the financial visibility they need to make decisions — recently including multi-territory intercompany reconciliations, royalty tracking across several countries, and a marketing-fund tracker built from scratch in Excel. I work across various industries and focus on delivering accurate, reliable financial information on time, every time. BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING Full-cycle bookkeeping Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Bank and credit card reconciliations Month-end and year-end close Journal entries and accruals Payroll support Financial statement preparation General ledger maintenance Cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping Data migration and accounting system setup ROYALTY & LICENSE MANAGEMENT Royalty tracking and calculation (brand and territory-based) Trademark and license fee reporting Royalty reconciliations and statements Contribution tracking and pre-payment netting across territories FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & VALUATION Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation Comparable Company Analysis Precedent Transaction Analysis NPV, IRR, WACC, and Payback Period analysis Sensitivity analysis Budgeting and forecasting Financial modeling and reporting REPORTING & SPREADSHEET SOLUTIONS Advanced Excel and Google Sheets Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP Financial dashboards and reports Customized, formula-driven spreadsheets Data analysis and automation SOFTWARE QuickBooks Online & Desktop · Xero · Microsoft Dynamics GP / 365 · Zoho Books · Concur · Jedox · Excel & Google Sheets I review every brief before I start, communicate clearly throughout, and deliver on time. If you're looking for a dependable finance partner rather than just a task-doer, message me with what you're working on and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.

📈 Track Record: ✔ 100% Job Success Score - Top Rated Plus on Upwork ✔ 75+ completed engagements across the US, UK, and Australia ✔ Valuation models delivered for live acquisition decisions ✔ Due diligence reports built for multi-million dollar transactions ✔ ERISA benefit plan audits completed for a US-based CPA firm ✔ PCAOB audits completed for US-registered public companies Are you making a major financial decision - buying a business, approaching investors, or reviewing performance - without being fully confident the numbers behind it are right? That gap between surface-level numbers and financial truth is exactly where I work. After years inside Deloitte and EY, I developed something most financial professionals never sharpen: the ability to look through financial statements and find what's actually driving - or threatening - a business. Today I bring that Big 4 rigour to investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners who need real financial clarity, not just a polished report. ✅ What I Do: 📊 Business Valuation & M&A Due Diligence Full valuation models using DCF, market comparables, and asset-based approaches - built to hold up under scrutiny in real acquisition decisions. 🔍 Financial Health & Performance Reviews Deep-dive analysis of profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and risk - with a clear action plan attached. 📁 Investor-Ready Financial Packages Financial statements, projections, and KPI dashboards built to impress investors and lenders. ⚖️ Forensic & Advisory Analysis Unexplained losses, vendor payment audits, fraud risk assessments - I find what others miss. 📋 CFO Advisory & Internal Controls Finance function setup, SOPs, internal controls gap assessment, and compliance reviews. 🌍 IFRS Reporting & Cross-Border Financials IFRS vs GAAP conversions, foreign subsidiary reporting, and transfer pricing documentation. 🔧 Tools I Use: QuickBooks | Xero | MYOB | Excel | Google Sheets | CaseWare | IFRS Frameworks | Engagement Manager 🎯 Credentials: CPA | CISA | MIPA - IPA Australia | AFA - UK | Deloitte If you need a valuation, a due diligence report, a forensic review, or CFO-level financial analysis - send me a message with what you're working on. 📩 I respond within hours.