Nicolas Saldarriaga

Finance Undergraduate & Data Analyst

Recent finance undergraduate with expertise in financial modeling and data-driven investment strategies. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex financial problems and drive informed decision-making.

Midland, TX

BBA Finance, 2025

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Featured Projects

A collection of financial analysis projects showcasing my skills in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.

Financial Data Extraction & Analysis Specialist

Designed and trained an intelligent financial analysis workflow that automatically extracts and analyzes key financial metrics from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements using AWS Textract OCR technology. Utilized corporate finance knowledge to train machine learning models for precise calculation of 13+ critical financial ratios including ROE, ROA, debt-to-equity, current ratio, gross margin, and operating margin across multi-year periods.

AWS Textract OCR

Machine Learning

Financial Ratios

Financial Analysis

Data Extraction

Corporate Finance

Skills & Expertise

Technical skills and tools I use to analyze financial data and build solutions.

Financial Software

Intuit QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excel Macros & PivotTables

Technical Skills

Agentic Workflow

Oracle PL/SQL

Data Analysis

AWS Textract OCR

Financial Operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Financial Statement Analysis

Cost Analysis

Languages & Soft Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Strategic Decision Making

Compliance Management

Financial Controls

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Graduated: May 2025

Odessa, TX

Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analysis with Excel, Information Systems Fundamentals (SQL)

Professional Experience

Founder & Financial Operations Lead

Mercury Logistics LLC | Midland, Texas

Jan 2023 - Mar 2025

• Oversaw all financial operations of the company which included budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting which resulted in an increase of 35% in net profits over two years
• Developed and maintained a detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report using Excel to drive strategic decision making and possible investments
• Coordinated with accountants to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations which resulted in 100% compliance and zero penalties or audits over two years
• Guided the company through year over year revenue growth by implementing financial controls and cost saving initiatives which were tailored to oil fluctuations which contributed to a 20% reduction in operational costs and a 15% improvement in gross margins
• Scaled operations from a single rented truck to owning and operating two fully owned vehicles within the span of two years significantly increasing the company's operational capacity by 100% and boosting profitability by 30%

Financial Associate

CRUDE LOGISTICS LLC | Odessa, Texas

Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

• Handled internal financial operations which included budgeting, expense tracking, and monthly reconciliation for a fleet of 2 trucks transporting crude oil from well sites to refineries ensuring 100% accuracy in financial records
• Monitored and analyzed operational expenses which included fuel, repairs, maintenance, and driver related costs which contributed to a 10% reduction in unnecessary overhead
• Generated detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports using Excel to provide insight on spending and support strategic decision making
• Maintained and reviewed the company credit and fuel card transactions with a combined limit of $50,000 ensuring accuracy and catching discrepancies early
• Built basic financial dashboards in Excel to visualize expense trends which led to a 15% improved insight into cost drivers and enhanced operational planning

Certifications

Microsoft Excel® Advanced Certification

Microsoft | Certification ID: 6-1C6-V45XQB

May 2023

Advanced proficiency in Excel including macros, pivot tables, and complex financial modeling

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Get in Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities in finance, with a focus on financial analysis. If you're a recruiter or hiring manager looking for a results-driven finance professional, I'd be glad to connect.