๐Ÿ“Š FP&A โ€ข Financial Analysis โ€ข Data Analytics

Delivering data-driven financial insight that turns complexity into confident business decisions.

I am Balram Murty Marni, a Financial Analyst with a unique blend of global experience, advanced analytics education, and real-world impact. I specialize in transforming financial data into strategic insights through dashboards, forecasting models, and automation.

5+Years of finance and analytics experience
25%Improvement in reporting accuracy
30%Manual effort reduced through automation
$50MPortfolio valuation exposure
Balram Murty Marni
๐Ÿ“ New Jersey ๐ŸŽ“ Northeastern University ๐Ÿ’ผ Financial Analyst ๐Ÿ“ˆ Dashboard Storyteller

About Me

I turn financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight. My work blends reporting discipline, analytical thinking, and a strong personal story of growth across countries, education, and career stages.

My Professional Focus

My background spans finance, analytics, reporting, valuation, forecasting, and automation. I have built a career by combining practical business understanding with technical skills like Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Python, SQL, and ERP tools.

๐Ÿ“‰Build budget vs actual, variance, and KPI dashboards that make financial performance easier to understand.
โš™๏ธAutomate recurring reporting tasks to reduce manual effort, save time, and improve consistency.
๐Ÿ”Translate complex data into insights leaders can use for planning, prioritization, and decision-making.
๐ŸคBridge the gap between finance, operations, and analytics through clear communication and structured problem-solving.

What I Do Best

๐Ÿ“ŠTransform financial data into business stories with dashboards, charts, and concise reporting.
๐Ÿ“ˆDevelop forecasting models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis.
๐Ÿง Apply analytics and machine learning thinking to solve real-world business problems.
๐ŸŒBring resilience, adaptability, and international perspective from my journey from India to the USA.

Impact Highlights

A quick look at the outcomes Iโ€™ve contributed to across finance, analytics, reporting, and valuation work.

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25%Improved reporting accuracy through reconciliation and tracking improvements
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30%Reduced manual reporting effort with automation and dashboarding
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$50MHandled portfolio valuation reporting with high accuracy and tight timelines
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15%Helped identify cost reduction opportunities through analysis and forecasting

My Journey

A story of growth โ€” from building a finance foundation in India, to pursuing advanced analytics in the United States, to creating impact through work that blends numbers, technology, and persistence.

India โ†’ USA Journey
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India
Foundation in finance, accounting, and analysis
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Education, growth, and real-world impact
๐ŸŽ“ Northeastern University
Masterโ€™s in Analytics
๐Ÿ“š Academic Growth ๐ŸŒŽ International Transition ๐Ÿ’ป Analytics & Tech ๐Ÿ’ผ US Work Experience
2017โ€“2021

Built a strong finance foundation in India

My professional journey began in India, where I developed hands-on experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting, cost analysis, and business problem-solving. These early years shaped my discipline, technical foundation, and understanding of how finance supports decision-making.
2021โ€“2022

Grew into a broader analytical role

As I advanced into senior analyst responsibilities, I worked more deeply with forecasting, financial modeling, dashboards, and stakeholder reporting. This phase showed me that the future of finance belongs to professionals who can combine numbers with technology.
2022โ€“2024

Moved to the United States for higher education

Driven by the goal of combining finance with analytics, I moved to the United States and pursued a Masterโ€™s in Analytics at Northeastern University. This was more than a degree โ€” it was a transformative personal and professional chapter that strengthened my adaptability, resilience, and technical depth.
At Northeastern

Learned through projects, exploration, and growth

At Northeastern, I worked on large-scale data projects involving predictive modeling, machine learning, data visualization, and analytical storytelling. I also enjoyed the journey โ€” learning new tools, collaborating with peers, experiencing a new culture, and building confidence in a global environment.
2024โ€“Present

Applied those skills in the US workplace

My work in the United States has allowed me to apply both my finance background and analytics education in practical ways โ€” building dashboards, improving reporting, reducing manual effort, and supporting better financial decisions. Today, I bring together Indian finance discipline, US analytics training, and real business impact.

Strengths That Define Me

More than tools and metrics, these are the qualities that shape how I work and why my journey stands out.

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Ambitious Learner

I actively look for ways to grow across finance, analytics, technology, and business communication.

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Problem Solver

I enjoy taking messy, complex information and turning it into clear structure, insights, and decisions.

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Bridge Builder

I connect finance and analytics so that technical work creates practical business value.

Why Hire Me

A combination of technical capability, business understanding, and international experience that delivers real value.

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Impact-Focused

I focus on outcomes, not just tasks โ€” improving accuracy, reducing effort, and supporting smarter decisions.

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Finance + Analytics

I bridge finance and data, combining FP&A expertise with analytics tools like Python, SQL, and BI platforms.

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Global Perspective

From India to the USA, I bring adaptability, resilience, and a strong growth mindset to every role.

Skills & Toolkit

A blend of finance expertise, analytical thinking, and tools that support faster and smarter decision-making.

Finance & FP&A

Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Financial Modeling Valuation Cost Analysis Strategic Planning

Analytics & Data

SQL Python R Machine Learning EDA Time Series Analysis Regression

Tools & Reporting

Excel Power BI Tableau SAP FICO Oracle ERP QuickBooks Data Storytelling

Featured Work

A selection of projects and professional work that reflect my approach to finance, reporting, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving.

Budget vs Actual Dashboard

Budget vs Actual Dashboard

Finance Dashboard

Created reporting views that improved financial visibility and supported faster analysis of budget, actuals, variances, and performance trends.

ExcelPower BIVariance Analysis
Automated Reporting

Automated Reporting & Dashboarding

Automation

Reduced manual effort by building automated reporting outputs that made financial information easier to access, refresh, and share.

PythonTableauProcess Improvement
Forecasting Model

Forecasting & Scenario Modeling

FP&A

Built forecasting models and scenario analyses that helped uncover cost optimization opportunities and improve planning accuracy.

ForecastingFinancial ModelingScenario Analysis
Machine Learning Project

Machine Learning Price Prediction

Analytics Project

Applied predictive modeling to a large dataset to estimate prices and translate technical results into business-friendly insight.

PythonMachine LearningData Visualization

Resume & Personal Brand

This portfolio highlights my story, but my resume provides the detailed record of roles, outcomes, tools, and formal experience behind it.

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Letโ€™s Connect

Iโ€™m open to Financial Analyst, FP&A, analytics, and data-driven business roles where I can keep building impact and growing my story.

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