Senior Finance Professional

Sana
Ahmed

Nearly a decade of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis for technology industry leaders. Turning complex financial strategy into measurable growth.

FinanceStrategyTechnologyFP&AMultilingual
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9+
Years of Experience
4
Industry Leaders
3
Languages
5
Volunteer Roles

About Sana

Dynamic, accomplished, and multilingual Senior Finance Professional highly regarded for nearly a decade of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis for tech industry leaders, including Twitch and Visa.

Proven track record of surpassing strategic objectives and revenue targets in competitive markets. Respected as a motivational leader and influential collaborator who guides team members to successfully realize project goals and deadlines.

Builds and maintains lasting relationships with key stakeholders and executive leadership, streamlining operations and driving productivity through a people-focused approach. An out-of-the-box thinker committed to continuously improving internal processes and coordination to enable growth and maximize achievement.

Location
San Francisco, California
Current
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Education
BBA, Corporate Finance
UT Austin — McCombs
Languages
English · Spanish · Urdu
Email
sanaahmed.sf@gmail.com

Experience

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Finance | Strategy | Technology
Jun 2020 – Mar 2026  ·  5 yrs 10 mos  ·  Redwood City, CA
Led finance, strategy, and technology initiatives at one of the world's most impactful philanthropic organizations, driving cross-functional alignment across teams and executive stakeholders.
Twitch
Senior FP&A
Jul 2019 – Mar 2020  ·  9 mos  ·  San Francisco, CA
Delivered senior-level financial planning and analysis for one of the world's leading live-streaming platforms, supporting rapid growth and complex revenue modeling.
Visa
Finance Manager — Projects
May 2017 – Sep 2018  ·  1 yr 5 mos
Managed finance for strategic projects at a global payments technology company, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive cost management and investment decisions.
Charles Schwab
Finance Manager & Financial Analyst
Aug 2011 – Sep 2016  ·  5 yrs 2 mos
Finance Manager
Jan 2015 – Sep 2016  ·  1 yr 9 mos  ·  San Francisco, CA
Financial Analyst
Aug 2011 – Dec 2014  ·  3 yrs 5 mos  ·  Austin, TX
CMC-Americas
Financial Analyst
Jan 2011 – Aug 2011  ·  8 mos  ·  Austin, TX

Education

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration
Corporate Finance
McCombs School of Business
City College of San Francisco
SQL Course
CCSF Extension Program

Certifications

Wharton Executive Education
Executive Presence and Influence: Persuasive Leadership Development
Issued April 2026
LinkedIn Learning
Financial Modeling Foundations
Issued June 2019

Skills

Core Competencies
Strategic PlanningFinancial ModelingFP&ABudgeting & ForecastingRevenue ModelingFinancial AnalysisBusiness StrategyExecutive ReportingCost ManagementVariance Analysis
Leadership & Collaboration
Cross-functional LeadershipStakeholder ManagementExecutive PartnershipTeam MentorshipInfluence & Persuasion
Tools & Technology
SQLExcel / Google SheetsTableauAdaptive InsightsWorkdaySalesforce
Industries
TechnologyPhilanthropyFintechFinancial ServicesMedia & Entertainment

Giving Back

BATS Improv
Board Member, Finance Committee
Sep 2023 – Present  ·  Arts and Culture
Supporting the sustainability of San Francisco's longest-running improvised theatre company and school through contributed revenue exploration including grants, donations, and fundraising.
United Way Bay Area
Tax Preparer (VITA)
Jan 2019 – Present  ·  Economic Empowerment
Providing advanced income tax return preparation to qualified individuals across the Bay Area through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), an IRS-certified program under the Earn It. Keep It. Save It. initiative.

Let's connect.

Open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about finance, strategy, and technology.

sanaahmed.sf@gmail.com

San Francisco, California