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Greshma Babu

Greshma Babu

Head of Finance
Berlin

Summary

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.

Architectural Assistant

Vastushilpalaya, Architectural Consultants, Designation
Trivandrum, India
01.2003 - 11.2003
  • Prepare preliminary and detailed 2D drawings of various residential and commercial projects in AutoCAD
  • Interacted with engineers and project managers to exchange ideas and execute design.
  • Adhered to building codes and standards to determine compliance with designs.
  • Followed tight schedules to bring projects to completion on-time and meet contract requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Technology and Engineering - Civil

Mahatma Gandhi University
India
06.1998 - 03.2002

Skills

Financial analysis and due diligence

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Timeline

Head of Finance

Greshma Babu
02.2021 - Current

Project Cost Estimator

AWRostamani Building Industries, Designation
03.2015 - 04.2018

Project Manager

The Total Office, Designation
03.2013 - 03.2015

Project Coordinator

Jasco International, Designation
07.2011 - 03.2013

Senior Project Engineer

Dezigra Designs Private LTD, Designation
05.2008 - 06.2011

Project Engineer

MDI Datanet Private LTD, Designation
05.2007 - 05.2008

Senior Project Assistant

Regional Research Laboratory, CSIR, Designation
03.2004 - 05.2005

Architectural Assistant

Vastushilpalaya, Architectural Consultants, Designation
01.2003 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Technology and Engineering - Civil

Mahatma Gandhi University
06.1998 - 03.2002
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