CA Sahil Solanki
Mumbai | +91 96195 58420 | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahiljsolanki/
IIM Kozhikode’25 | CA | CFA Level 3 Cleared | Ex-HomeLane Strategy | Ex-Walmart PM | Ex-LStar Jewellery | Ex-EY
WORK EXPERIENCE
ICRA, Credit Analyst - Financial Services Jun 2025 – Present
● Assisted in the credit evaluation of NBFCs by analyzing financial statements, asset quality metrics, and business models to
support rating rationale and risk benchmarking across peer sets
HomeLane.Com (Series F Startup), Business Model Strategy (Post MBA Internship) Apr 2025 – May 2025
● Benchmarked performance of 15+ franchise stores, uncovering 7 structural inefficiencies in FOFO operations and
recommending interventions to boost GMV by 25% via SOP streamlining and team enablement
● Formulated FOFO expansion strategy across Tier 2/3 cities projected to improve lead-to-order conversion by 20%, through
improved onboarding, 2x software adoption, and CRM gating for fraud control
● Led 30+ stakeholder interviews and competitive benchmarking across 4 players to build scalable partner incentive and
governance models, enhancing franchise alignment and long-term LTV:CAC ratios
● Designed AI-powered chatbot PRD to automate mood board capture and 3D rendering, reducing design TAT by 3–5 days;
identified 3 software adoption blockers and proposed SLA-linked CRM enhancements
RentAndBorrow, Business Analyst (MBA Internship) Nov 2024 – Dec 2024
● Conducted competitive analysis of 4+ platforms and developed 5+ channel ad strategy, reducing costs by 10%
● Developed 20+ wireframes and a 40-slide Product Requirement Document, streamlining website and app design
Walmart Global Tech Product Management (Summer Internship) Apr 2024 – Jun 2024
● Implemented granular model by utilising data analysis to account for promotional deals and holiday impacts
● Ideated to integrate forecasting tool into scheduling software, to streamline hiring and reduce 15% hiring cost
● Enhanced prediction accuracy by 20%, by minimizing manual input errors and leveraging dynamic parameters
● Optimized demand forecasting tool, reduced 20% order-to-pick time and improved workforce planning accuracy
LStar, Strategy Consultant - Special Stones Jewellery Mar 2021 – May 2023
● Enhanced worth monthly INR 5 mn+ by emphasizing on role specialization and accountability
● Reduced average production time by 25% by streamlining assembly line and anticipating raw material requirements
● Analyzed profitability of 6 products across 7 regions to execute variable pricing and optimal re-ordering strategies
● Negotiated INR 200 mn worth debtor/creditor balances resulting in improved operational & financial efficiency
● Formulated 4+ data-driven reports on ERP software like Synergy and Jwelly to streamline production decision
● Awarded Spotlight Award and fast track promotion with 20%+ increment for increasing production efficiency
Ernst & Young, Client Support Specialist - Audit and Assurance, TMT Sep 2017 – May 2021
● Scrutinized INR 420 bn+ revenue recognition strategy for a listed company as per revised IndAS 115 regulations
● Assessed the financials of a company during INR 1.6 bn+ merger transaction by an Indian Fortune 500 company
● Performed variance analysis and vouching of INR 500 mn+ expenses to evaluate its completeness and accuracy
● Performed Financial due diligence for a USD 3bn+ takeover target Software Service company listed on the LSE
● Computed INR 90bn+ adjusted gross revenue dues for a Fortune 500 company as per changes in DoT guidelines
● Reported anomalies found in financial entries by 3-way correlation testing through EY Helix data analytic software
● Organized 4+ team building events and initiated area-specific knowledge transfer sessions among 40+ colleagues
● Received EY Gold Standard and Kudos recognizing technical ability displayed throughout an audit engagement
EDUCATION
Course Year Institution Marks Remarks
MBA PGP Apr 2025 IIM Kozhikode, 2023-25 3.366/4.33 xxx
CFA L3 Cleared Aug 2024 CFA Institute xx 90+%ile in L1, L2
CA Nov 2020 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India xxx/800 (61.29%) 60+ in x/8 papers
M.Com Jun 2021 Mumbai University 83.00% First Class
B.Com Apr 2019 Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai 8.96/10 CGPA Top 50
HSC (Class XII) Feb 2016 Narsee Monjee College, Mumbai 87.23% 85+ in 5/6 papers
ICSE (Class X) Mar 2014 Rustomjee International School, Mumbai 92.67% 90+ in 4/6 papers
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
B-School Events 2023
● Secured Rank 1 out of 650 teams in an Impetus-case study competition organized by Vista 2023 IIM Bangalore
All India Gem & Jewellery Council Event Coordinator Volunteer, GJS Exhibition 2022
● Facilitated smooth conduct of 4+ exhibitions by effectively managing vendor complaints and logistical challenges
