Faraz Rad
About Faraz Rad
Faraz Rad is a Senior Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, currently working at Cascades in Toronto, Canada. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and an MSc in Investments, and has worked in various financial roles across different countries.
Work at Cascades
Faraz Rad has been employed at Cascades as a Senior Financial Analyst since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various financial planning and analysis initiatives. His responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial sector. He operates within the Toronto, Canada Area, where he applies his skills in financial modeling and equity research to support the organization's financial objectives.
Education and Expertise
Faraz Rad has a solid educational background in finance and business. He achieved a Master of Science (MSc) in Investments from The University of Birmingham in 2011 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Allameh Tabataba'i University from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Tehran, completed in 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Financial Planning and Analysis from Ryerson University in 2018.
Background
Faraz Rad has a diverse professional background in financial analysis. He worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at OANDA for seven months in 2018, focusing on financial analysis in the Toronto area. Prior to that, he served as a Corporate Finance Analyst at Solidiance in Abu Dhabi from 2013 to 2015. He also held a Senior Financial Analyst position at Arjan Capital Ltd in London from 2015 to 2018, accumulating significant experience in the financial sector across multiple regions.
Achievements
Faraz Rad possesses strong skills in financial modeling, equity research, and valuation. He has extensive experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools, including SAP, Agresso, PeopleSoft, Domo, Tableau, Hyperion, and Adaptive Insight. His proficiency in advanced data manipulation and analysis using Microsoft Excel, including Macros, VBA, and Power Pivot, enhances his capabilities in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting.