Paul Sabastian
About Paul Sabastian
Paul Sabastian is a Senior Financial Analyst at Thomson Reuters in Hyderabad, India, where he conducts variance analysis and develops dashboards using PowerBI. He has a background in finance, marketing, and mechanical engineering, and supports corporate teams by preparing performance reports and utilizing advanced data tools.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Paul Sabastian has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2019 as a Senior Financial Analyst in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. In this role, he conducts variance analysis comparing actuals to forecasts and plans for key metrics, including sales, revenue, and expenses. He previously worked at Thomson Reuters as a Financial Analyst from 2016 to 2019, also in Hyderabad. His responsibilities include supporting corporate teams in Europe and the US by preparing reports and presentations on key performance metrics on a regular basis.
Education and Expertise
Paul Sabastian holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malla Reddy Engineering College. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Vignana Jyothy Institute of Management, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. His foundational education includes studies in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at Narayana Junior College, and he completed his early education at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School.
Financial Analysis Skills
In his role as a Senior Financial Analyst, Paul Sabastian develops comprehensive dashboards using PowerBI for data modeling, visualization, and analysis. He utilizes advanced tools such as Salesforce, Business Objects, OBIEE, Smartview, and Essbase-Hyperion for data extraction and upload. His analytical skills are applied in preparing detailed sales and retention reports on a monthly basis, which are essential for calculating commissions for sales and retention managers.
Key Responsibilities
Paul Sabastian is responsible for preparing reports and decks on key performance metrics, including sales, revenue, and expenses, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. His work supports corporate teams in Europe and the US, ensuring that they have access to accurate and timely financial data. He conducts variance analysis to assess performance against forecasts and plans, providing insights that are critical for decision-making.