Financial Modelling Consultant

Turning complex
financial data
into clear decisions.

I'm Lahiru — a Chartered Management Accountant and CPA with 8+ years of experience in financial modelling, investment research, valuation, and FP&A. I've worked at KPMG, Moody's Analytics, Fitch Ratings, and Valtech, and now work independently with founders, CFOs, and investment teams worldwide.

CPA (Australia) ACMA · CGMA (CIMA UK) Top-Rated on Upwork MSc Business Analytics
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Lahiru Hettiarachchi
Financial Modelling Consultant
Lahiru Hettiarachchi
100+
Clients
8+
Years exp.
3
Continents
Big 4
Background
Brisbane, Australia (Global projects)
KPMG · Moody's · Fitch · Valtech
Energy · Financials · Real Estate · SaaS
Responds within 1 business day
Available for new Upwork projects
8+
Years of experience
100+
Satisfied clients
4
Global firms
USA · UK · AU
Client markets
About me

Finance expertise, built across four global firms.

I started my career at KPMG conducting internal and external audits, before moving into equity research at Moody's Analytics in Sri Lanka — where I spent five years building comprehensive financial models, valuation decks, and Bloomberg databases for buy-side and sell-side clients.

From there I moved to Fitch Ratings in Glasgow and then Valtech in Edinburgh as a Senior Analyst, working directly with European companies on strategic modelling, FP&A, and data-driven decision-making. Clients included Sainsbury's Bank and Macquarie Asset Management.

Today I work independently through Upwork and via my agency, Fundora Analytics — bringing Big-4 and institutional rigour to founders and leadership teams who need reliable financial intelligence without the consulting overhead.

Education
Master of Business (Business Analytics)
Griffith University, Australia
BBA — Accounting & Business Finance (Hons)
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
ACMA · CGMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK
Associate Member — CPA
CPA Australia
Career timeline
  • 2025 – Present
    Top-Rated Freelance Financial Modelling Expert
    Upwork · Global
  • Jun 2023 – May 2025
    Senior Analyst — Financial Modelling
    Valtech · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
    Systematic Research Associate
    Fitch Ratings · Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Sep 2017 – Nov 2022
    Senior Associate — Equity Research
    Moody's Analytics · Sri Lanka
  • Mar 2015 – Mar 2017
    Audit Associate
    KPMG · Sri Lanka
What I do

Specialist services for finance teams that need more than a spreadsheet.

01
Financial Modelling
Bespoke financial models built from scratch — 3-statement models, integrated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, revenue drivers, scenario analysis, and investor-ready outputs.
3-StatementScenario AnalysisFundraising
02
FP&A & Forecasting
Budgeting, rolling forecasts, KPI frameworks, and board-ready reporting. I help finance teams build processes that give leadership real-time confidence in performance.
BudgetingRolling ForecastVariance Analysis
03
Valuation & Investment Analysis
DCF, LBO, comparable company, and precedent transaction analysis. Buy-side and sell-side valuation decks, M&A modelling, and investment memoranda.
DCFLBOCompsM&A
04
Data Analytics & Dashboards
Executive Power BI dashboards that replace slow, manual reporting. Connected to your existing data sources — Xero, QuickBooks, Excel — built for board-level clarity.
Power BIBoard ReportingAutomation
05
Excel & Sheets Automation
Advanced Excel (VBA) and Google Sheets solutions — automated trackers, dynamic templates, linked reporting tools, and finance-grade model frameworks.
Advanced ExcelVBA / MacrosGoogle Sheets
→
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Tools & Software

The platforms I use to deliver institutional-grade work.

Excel
Advanced + VBA
Google Sheets
Automation
Power BI
Dashboards
Xero
Accounting
QuickBooks
Accounting
B
Bloomberg
Market Data
Who I work with

Clients across every stage and sector

Startups & Founders SMEs & Scale-ups Private Equity & VC Investment Banks Real Estate Investors CFOs & Finance Teams
Portfolio

Selected work across industries and deal types.

Client details are kept confidential. These projects represent the types of engagements I regularly complete.

Startup / SaaS
Series A Fundraising Model
3-statement financial model for a B2B SaaS company raising Series A. Cohort-based revenue build, unit economics, 5-year projection, and scenario analysis for investor due diligence.
↑ Successfully closed funding round
Private Equity
LBO Acquisition Model
Full leveraged buyout model with debt waterfall, equity returns schedule, IRR sensitivity analysis, and management incentive plan for a mid-market PE acquisition.
↑ Used in final investment committee presentation
Real Estate
Property Development Feasibility
Development appraisal for a multi-unit residential project. Cash flow waterfall, construction draw schedule, IRR, equity multiple, and sensitivity tables across key assumptions.
↑ Informed go/no-go decision for developer
SME / Operations
Automated 13-Week Cash Flow Tracker
Weekly rolling cash flow model linked to Xero with automated data pulls, variance tracking, and a Power BI dashboard — replacing a 3-hour manual weekly process.
↑ 3 hrs saved weekly; real-time cash visibility
Investment Banking
M&A Valuation Package
Full valuation for a sell-side M&A mandate — DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, football field summary, and sensitivity tables. Client-ready deck.
↑ Delivered for institutional client mandate
CFO Office
Automated Board Reporting Dashboard
Power BI board pack pulling live data from QuickBooks and Excel. Replaced a 4-hour monthly manual process with a one-click, always-current executive dashboard.
↑ 4 hrs saved monthly; board adopted immediately
Client references

Trusted by professionals across global finance firms.

Recommendations from clients, managers, and colleagues at Fitch, Moody's, Valtech, and beyond.

★★★★★

"Thoughtful, diligent, and consistently delivered excellent outputs on time. The result were simplified models that provided real insights into customer behaviour to aid business decision making."

CB
Christopher Barnes
Experienced Product Leader · Lahiru's client
★★★★★

"Smart, diligent and dedicated — a joy to work with. I'd highly recommend Lahiru to anyone looking for a top-class financial modelling and data professional."

NM
Neil Macdonald, CFA
Founder · Forecast Data & AI · Financial Services
★★★★★

"Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail. He consistently delivers high-quality, well-structured models and has a proven ability to map complex financial work into clear, actionable insights."

AM
Alex McCutcheon
Financial Services & Data Engineering · Direct manager
★★★★★

"A highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst. His attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills set him apart — delivering meticulous, high-quality work even in complex environments."

PR
Peter Robertson
Senior Associate · CreditSights | Fitch Solutions
★★★★★

"One of the best I've worked with. Consistently gave 100%, was critical in meeting every deadline, and was a positive influence on the entire team even under pressure."

RG
Rukshan Galanga
CIMA & FCA · Finance Professional · Direct manager
★★★★★

"Performed exceptionally well on a global Asset Management engagement and went on to train new team members with great passion. Lahiru is a delight to work with and a true professional."

KP
Keith Perera
Finance & Accounting Professional · Global Asset Mgmt
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My agency

Bigger projects? I work through Fundora Analytics.

For larger, longer, or more complex engagements, I operate through Fundora Analytics — a boutique finance and data analytics firm I founded. The agency brings together senior FP&A professionals, data engineers, and financial modelling specialists to deliver at scale.

  • ✦Same Big-4 discipline and senior leadership — more bandwidth for complex engagements
  • ✦Clients across the USA, UK, and Australia — from early-stage startups to large global enterprises
  • ✦Finance-ready data foundations, FP&A, financial modelling, and business intelligence under one roof
  • ✦Trusted by founders and leadership teams for ongoing finance partnerships
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Fundora Analytics
Turning data complexity into decision clarity
  • Finance-Ready Data Foundations
  • FP&A & Financial Modelling
  • Data Integration & Automation
  • Analytics & Executive Dashboards
  • Valuation & Investment Analysis
100+
Clients
10+
Yrs exp.
Global
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