Knowledgeable finance professional with background in financial forecasting, budget administration and cash-flow management. Uses strong analysis and research to develop comprehensive annual budgets. Drives continual improvement in department processes and workflows.
Work History
Head of Finance
Greshma Babu
Berlin, Germany
02.2021 - Current
Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Assisted budget holders to better understand and manage financial information to their advantage.
Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
Challenged and supported management team to implement strategic cost control and revenue generation initiatives across business.
Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
Designed dashboards to enhance Business Intelligence and KPI reporting.
Created analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
Project Cost Estimator
AWRostamani Building Industries, Designation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2015 - 04.2018
Quantity takeoff, prepare BOQ and participate in tender submission
Evaluate offers by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
Identified deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence .
Proposed cost-cutting and profit-generating alternatives to increase revenues and profits.
Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
Served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to provide clarity of goals and adherence to deadlines.
Tracked costs associated with campaigns for adherence to budgets and profit goals.
Project Manager
The Total Office, Designation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2013 - 03.2015
Coordinate between client, site, subcontractors & suppliers
Report and liaise with clients on a regular basis and update progress
Control costs and margins and oversee all contractual issues
Negotiated contract terms for maximized client benefit and profit.
Managed contract negotiations between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates.
Project Coordinator
Jasco International, Designation
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
07.2011 - 03.2013
Review and approve submitted tender/detailed drawings with reference to organizational and DM regulations and requirements
Monitored project budgets for cost-effective resource allocation.
Assist periodic meetings for the projects to ensure that the deadlines are met, and to control the quality and cost
Conduct periodic field visits during construction to verify compliance with regulations and company requirements
Coordinate between consultants & contractors, render verdict in case of a conflict and mediate to ensure that verdict is enforced
Supported project closure activities, including documentation and knowledge transfer.
Evaluated projects to gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Collaborated with project teams in gathering user requirements and developing project plans.
Senior Project Engineer
Dezigra Designs Private LTD, Designation
Trivandrum, India
05.2008 - 06.2011
Develop and review construction sequencing, design plans and specifications, prepare work schedules, monitor the progress of work, prepare daily/weekly progress reports
Develop presentation drawings and coordinate drawings with other disciplines
Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
Established cost and risk benefit propositions to meet agreed project milestones.
Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
Optimized costs by negotiating with suppliers to source efficient materials and services.
Project Engineer
MDI Datanet Private LTD, Designation
Trivandrum, India
05.2007 - 05.2008
Develop and review construction sequencing, design plans and specifications, regulate meetings with the client and client representatives, discuss project progress, etc
Prepare work schedules, monitor the progress, supervise work Prepare daily/weekly progress reports
Prepare tender documents for inviting bids in line with the technical specifications, Schedule of Quantities, Tender drawings, etc.
Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
Senior Project Assistant
Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Designation
Trivandrum, India
03.2004 - 05.2005
Estimation, site supervision and preparation of bills for various in-house projects
Prepare Initial project concepts, Conceptual drawings for administrative approval
Review Pre-qualification documents for various work enlisting criteria depending on the nature and quantity of work.