Darshan Pipada

Who I Am

I'm a BCom graduate, CFA aspirant, and MBA aspirant with 2 years of hands-on experience running my own small-scale business. Based in Pune, India, I specialize in financial modeling, business valuation, data analysis, and Power BI dashboards. What sets me apart from most finance freelancers is simple — I don't just understand numbers academically, I've lived them as a real business owner. I know what it feels like to track cash flow, plan expenses, and make financial decisions under pressure.

What I Do

I help startups, small businesses, and investors turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Whether you need an investor-ready financial model, a dynamic Power BI dashboard, or a deep-dive data analysis — I deliver work that is accurate, clean, and built for real decision-making.

My core services include:

• 3-Statement Financial Models — Integrated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements built from scratch in Excel
• DCF & Business Valuation Models — Fair value analysis using industry-standard methodologies
• Startup Financial Projections — 3 to 5-year revenue, expense, and funding plans for investor pitches
• Power BI Dashboards — Interactive, visual dashboards for financial KPIs, sales performance, and business metrics
• Data Analysis & Reporting — Turning raw, messy data into structured, meaningful business insights
• Financial Statement Analysis — Ratio analysis, trend analysis, and performance benchmarking

My Approach

I believe great financial work should be three things — accurate, easy to understand, and built for the person using it. Every model, dashboard, or report I deliver is clearly structured, properly formatted, and tailored to your specific business context. I don't use cookie-cutter templates. I build everything from scratch based on your actual numbers and goals.

I take deadlines seriously, communicate proactively, and don't consider a project complete until you are fully satisfied.

Why Work With Me

Having managed my own business for 2 years, I bring something most freelancers can't — a genuine understanding of what small business owners and entrepreneurs actually need from their financials. I've dealt with real cash flow challenges, vendor negotiations, and business planning firsthand. That real-world perspective directly improves the quality and relevance of every deliverable I produce.

Combined with my academic foundation in commerce, ongoing CFA preparation, and technical skills in Excel and Power BI — I offer a rare blend of practical experience and financial expertise.

I'm at an exciting early stage of my freelancing journey, which means every client gets my full attention, extra dedication, and genuine commitment to quality work.

Let's build something great together — reach out and tell me about your project!