Aakash Shastri is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis. Currently serving as the Director of Finance - FP&A at Collective[i] since May 2017, Aakash oversees budget creation and management across departments while developing forecasts to aid decision-making. As a Co-Founder and Wedding Planner at KM Events Management since June 2013, Aakash combines financial acumen with entrepreneurial skills. Prior experience includes the role of Financial Analyst at Windstream Enterprise from May 2014 to May 2017, where Aakash conducted financial analysis and contributed to strategic planning. Previous experience as a Strategy Consultant & Project Manager at Solix Inc. involved directing project operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Aakash holds a Master of Arts in Law and Governance from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.