Kanta Paul

Kanta Paul has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Most recently, they worked as a Business Planning Analyst at Corby Spirit and Wine Limited starting in 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Senior Financial Analyst FP&A at Staples Canada from 2022 to 2023. At Staples Canada, they were responsible for financial planning and analysis, including preparing budget vs forecast reports and providing analysis for G&A cost centers.

Before joining Staples Canada, Kanta worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at The Hospital for Sick Children in 2021. They also gained experience as a Commercial Finance Analyst at Bacardi from 2019 to 2020, providing depletion-based data to brand, sales, and marketing teams. Additionally, they worked as a Commodities Analyst at Loblaw Companies Limited in 2018, where they analyzed commodity fluctuations to justify cost decreases on certain products.

Earlier in their career, Kanta held roles such as Pricing Specialist at State Street in 2018, Summer Student Cost Analysis Associate at Bell in 2017, Summer Student at Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in 2016, and IT/Program Technician and Finance Intern at Toronto District School Board in 2015.

Throughout their work experience, Kanta has demonstrated strong analytical and financial skills, as well as proficiency in using tools such as SAP and Excel. They have proven to be a valuable team player and have gained experience in various aspects of financial analysis and operations.

Kanta Paul has a diverse education history. From 2008 to 2012, Kanta attended Parkdale Collegiate Institute, where they pursued an International Baccalaureate and OSSD, focusing on Business/Commerce, General. During this time, they also completed the International Baccalaureate program.

Moving forward, in 2012, Kanta joined the University of Toronto and pursued an Honours B.Sc. degree in Economics and Statistics. They successfully completed their degree in 2017.

Subsequently, Kanta enrolled in the CFA Institute to become a candidate for the Charter. The duration of this program is not specified.

In 2021, Kanta furthered their education by attending BrainStation, where they obtained a Certificate in Data Analytics.

Additionally, Kanta has acquired additional certifications. They have completed the Canadian Securities Course offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. The details of the obtained month and year are not provided. Moreover, Kanta gained proficiency in Python through a course on Udemy.

Lastly, in 2021, Kanta also briefly studied at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, although the field of study and degree obtained are unspecified.