Mohammad Akbar Shaikh

• Projects worked on :

Released - Medical Dreams, Mitronpolitan, Gram Chikitsalaya, Guri Dhairya, Guardinas of the Nation, Very Parivarik Season 2

In Production - Sapne vs Everyone Season 2

In Post Production - Space Generation, Aspirants Season 3, Hello Bachhon, Pyramid

• Multiple micro content incorporating with brands namely Samsung, Ryze, Hyundai, NPCI, etc.
• Supported budget preparation and financial forecasting, ensuring alignment with organizational & project objectives.
• Vendor Management : Ensuring that HOD and BTL hirings are negotiated and completed within specified timeframes.
• Routinely asses and benchmark the costs of the projects.
• To raise red flags on extra expenses, coordinating with the production team to keep track of the said areas.
• Estimating a project's budget by using its episodic format and detailed summary.
• Controlling budgets from the beginning to the end of the project.
• Establishing ARF MIS tracking systems on a weekly or biweekly basis to keep tabs on accountability and progress.
• Establishing a central data repository for BTL hirings and TVF production crews.
• Ascertain proper project closure: Within 15 days of the shoot's conclusion, close the invoice and approve the art and costume inventory.
• Making sure the project's final budget closure includes all actual, accounted-for, end-to-end costs within 60 days.

• Projects worked on :

Amazon Prime Video - Fallen (2019 - 2023), Jubilee (2021 - 2023), Waack Girls (Oct 2022 - Sep 2024)

Chrome Pictures - Trial Period (2022 - 2023)

Cine 1 Studios Private Limited - Baby John (June 2023 - Sep 2024)

• Financial Modeling: Proven track record in developing robust financial models and cost reports to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
• Performance Optimization: Recognized for enhancing financial performance through insightful analysis,identifying opportunities, and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Entertainment Industry Insight: In-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the entertainment sector, enabling targeted financial planning aligned with industry dynamics.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in substantial reduction in expenses, contributing to overall profitability.
• Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations to streamline financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy in reporting. Successfully navigated financial challenges during controlling production activity, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
• Spearheaded a team of auditors, enhancing the commercial compliance framework, which led to a substantial improvement in audit efficiency and reduction in financial discrepancies across multiple projects.

• Capture data in Management Information System for the Human Resources - Performance Management teams to look at financial performance and identify trends and inform Business Development decisions.
• Assisted the Office of Management with Performance Analysis reporting of the Investment Management & Sales Team.
• Capture, prepare & manage Sage CRM reports of all employees including client facing and operation teams.
• Assist the Managing Director by scheduling meetings, travel and art purchases.
• Spearheaded cross-functional collaborations to streamline financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
• Successfully navigated financial challenges during controlling production activity, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
• Spearheaded a team of auditors, enhancing the commercial compliance framework, which led to a substantial improvement in audit efficiency and reduction in financial discrepancies across multiple projects.
• Entertainment Industry Insight: In-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the entertainment sector, enabling targeted financial planning aligned with industry dynamics.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in substantial reduction in expenses, contributing to overall profitability.
• Performance Optimization: Recognized for enhancing financial performance through insightful analysis, identifying opportunities, and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Financial Modeling: Proven track record in developing robust financial models and cost reports to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.

• Pitching insurance products to new and dormant clients.
• Address any queries and grievances of my clients.