Available for Advisory & Consulting

Hi, I'm Chirag Rawal

Director · M&A Analytics · Finance Transformation

I help organizations solve complex financial challenges through data-driven strategies, analytics automation, and disciplined execution. Over 13 years turning ambiguity into action.

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Bridging Data & Strategy

I'm a Director at KPMG US with a focus on designing analytics and automation solutions that bring structure and insight to high-stakes business scenarios.

Over 13+ years, I've been helping organizations solve challenging financial and analytical problems — not just with data, but with disciplined execution. I'm driven by opportunities to build POCs that evolve into scalable products, lead automation initiatives, and help clients move from ambiguity to action.

I've worked across sectors including Life Sciences, TMT (Telecom, Media & Technology), Consumer & Retail, and Industrial Manufacturing.

Analytics Strategy End-to-end data strategy design and implementation
Automation Excellence Practical automation in accounting and operations
Client Advisory Trusted advisor for C-suite stakeholders
Team Leadership Mentoring high-performance analytics teams

Current Position

Director KPMG US

Industry Focus

  • Life Sciences
  • TMT
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Industrial Manufacturing

Areas of Expertise

Deep specialization built over 13+ years across M&A, finance, and analytics domains.

M&A Analytics

Financial due diligence, integration analytics, and post-merger value realization through data-driven insights.

  • Deal Analytics & Valuation
  • Integration Readiness Assessment
  • Synergy Modeling
  • Post-Merger Reporting

Finance Transformation

Modernizing finance functions through process reengineering, technology enablement, and capability building.

  • CFO Advisory
  • Process Reengineering
  • Financial Reporting Automation
  • Digital Finance Strategy

Analytics Strategy

Designing scalable analytics frameworks that translate business questions into actionable, data-driven answers.

  • Data Strategy Design
  • KPI Framework Development
  • Dashboards & Visualization
  • Predictive Analytics

Process Automation

Building practical automation solutions in accounting and operations that drive efficiency and reduce risk.

  • Workflow Automation
  • RPA Implementation
  • ETL Pipeline Design
  • Accounting Automation

Financial Modeling

Complex financial models for strategic decisions, valuation, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

  • DCF & LBO Modeling
  • Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis
  • Operational Models
  • Budget & Forecast Models

Team Leadership

Building and mentoring high-performing analytics teams through complex engagements and transformations.

  • Team Building & Mentoring
  • Change Management
  • Agile Delivery
  • Stakeholder Management

Let's Solve Your Challenges

Whether you're navigating a merger, transforming your finance function, or building analytics capabilities — I can help you get there.

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POC to Product

Taking your analytics idea from proof of concept to a scalable, production-ready solution. I bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution.

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Analytics Automation

End-to-end automation of reporting, forecasting, and data workflows. Turn manual, error-prone processes into reliable, scalable systems.

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Team Enablement

Upskilling and mentoring analytics teams. I help organizations build internal capabilities so they're not dependent on external support indefinitely.

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M&A Due Diligence

Data-driven financial due diligence support for transactions. Identifying risks, opportunities, and synergies through rigorous analytical frameworks.

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Speaking & Workshops

Available for speaking engagements, panel discussions, and workshops on analytics strategy, M&A, and finance transformation topics.

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Career Journey

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Director

KPMG US
Present

Leading M&A Analytics and Finance Transformation engagements. Designing analytics and automation solutions across Life Sciences, TMT, Consumer & Retail, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors.

M&A Analytics Finance Transformation Team Leadership
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Senior Manager

KPMG US
Previous

Led complex analytics engagements end-to-end. Built POCs that evolved into scalable, production-ready products and mentored growing analytics teams.

Analytics Strategy Automation Mentorship
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Manager — Modelling Hub

KPMG
2015 – 2018

Recognized for excellent modelling skills and strong client relationship management. Earned back-to-back promotions in 2014 and 2015 for commitment and results.

Financial Modeling Client Management
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Senior Associate

KPMG
2013 – 2015

Built a strong foundation in financial analytics and modeling. Promoted twice in consecutive years for exceptional performance, client delivery, and desire to learn.

Data Analytics Financial Analysis

Featured Projects

Personal Website

Self-built and self-hosted personal portfolio website on GitHub Pages with custom domain chiragrawal.com.

Deep Learning Research

Exploring applications of deep learning in financial data analysis and predictive modeling for business insights.

Analytics Automation Framework

Scalable framework for automating financial reporting and analytics workflows — reducing manual effort and errors.

View All on GitHub

Thoughts & Perspectives

Perspectives on analytics, M&A, and finance transformation — articles coming soon.

M&A Analytics

The Analytics Advantage in M&A Due Diligence

How data-driven approaches are transforming deal discovery and risk identification in complex transactions.

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Finance Transformation

From Manual to Automated: A CFO's Guide

Practical steps for finance leaders to modernize their function without disrupting day-to-day operations.

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Analytics Strategy

Building POCs That Actually Scale

Why most analytics proofs of concept fail to make it to production — and how to beat those odds.

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Feedback & Recognition

"Chirag is a go-getter with excellent modelling skills and outstanding client relationship capabilities."

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Colleague KPMG Modelling Hub

"His desire to learn, commitment to succeed, and hard-working attitude earned him back-to-back promotions in 2014 and 2015."

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Performance Review KPMG US

"Chirag brings an exceptional ability to move clients from ambiguity to action — a rare and valuable skill in complex analytics engagements."

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Senior Stakeholder KPMG US

Let's Work Together

Have a challenging problem to solve? Interested in working together? I'd love to hear from you.

Location

United States
Open to advisory and consulting engagements

I typically respond within 1–2 business days.