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Asim Bilal

Asim Bilal

Dubai

Summary

A commercially astute Financial Control Management Professional with over 14 years of performance driven experience in implementing Financial Control, Budgeting, Forecasting, Deviation analysis, Risk management, Financial & Business Process administration and implementation of growth strategy for the Airport Business globally. Commercially responsible for managing Global ACP portfolio of EUR 272 Million with P&L responsibility. Also exhibit strong project management skills including project controlling, monitoring, and execution to Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) coupled with structured inputs for optimal resource utilization, materials management, site management, budget controlling and cost rationalization. Skilled in providing contracting support, evaluating contract price proposals from pre-award through contract administration and close-out; proven experience in pre and post contract administration for major engineering projects.

Overview

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14

Commercial Project Management

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Risk and Opportunity Management

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Project Controlling

14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Financial Controller

Siemens Logistics GmbH
04.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the ACP P&L global together with the Chief Financial Officer
  • Development of budget for for all KPI’s i.e Order Intake, Revenue, Gross Margin, Selling’s Cost of Sales and G&A.
  • Consolidation of monthly financial information including analysis of operational performance versus forecast, budget, current and prior years
  • Continually monitor business performance, creating robust analytics, and processes which facilitate the understanding of business results to provide insight into new trends, opportunities, and risks
  • Ensure effective financial analysis, planning and controlling activities including absorption analysis
  • Ensure profitable growth by flawlessly executing projects, reduce / effectively manage NCCs, drive productivity initiatives, and implement a successful claim/risk management
  • Standard and specific reporting: preparation of key data, graphics, reports and analysis - key comments and low and high highlights - data report and maintenance
  • Challenging regional KPI figures and implementation of growth strategy to reach to the strategic growth targets
  • Responsible for Headcount reporting and conducting HC reviews
  • Ensure compliance and correctness of finance related processes and activities, especially in books & records
  • Working closely with the Project Management in controlling and optimizing Project results and analyzing project spending trends, perform burn rate projections and analyze cost variations.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Ensured compliance and Maintaining strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.

Commercial Controller

Siemens Postal Parcel and Airport Logistics GmbH
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
  • Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models to support management in forecasting and scenario analysis.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Certified Commercial Project Manager

Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd.
12.2007 - 03.2018
  • Maximized project efficiency by streamlining communication and collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget through diligent planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Improved profitability by optimizing cost management strategies and identifying new revenue opportunities.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure all milestones were met in a timely manner.
  • Mitigated risks by implementing effective contingency plans and closely monitoring project progress.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of all project tasks from inception to completion.
  • Conducted thorough post-project assessments to identify areas for improvement moving forward. i.e lesson learned workshops
  • Managed change requests effectively, minimizing disruption to ongoing work while accommodating evolving client needs or requirements changes.
  • Coordinated project activities with vendors and suppliers and maintained relationships.
  • Managed resource estimates, project timeline, project milestones, task dependencies and critical path.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Education

MS (Project Management) -

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science And Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan

MBA - Finance -

Bahria Institute of Management and Computer Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2007

BBA (Hons) Finance -

Bahria Institute of Management and Computer Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2006

Skills

  • Budgeting& Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Contract management
  • Cost Analysis
  • Variance Analysis
  • Sub-Contract Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Budget Development
  • Internal Controls
  • Trend Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Effectively worked with the CFO to generate strategic business plans, spending guidelines and helped reduce Opex spend by $2M in Q1 2024.
  • Achieved 13% annual revenue growth rate in 2023 beating planned expectations
  • Implemented a unique reporting system, as a result, increased reporting efficiency by 50%.
  • Reduced Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses 4% by developing Travel and Entertainment policy and procedure, ensuring defined controls
  • Successfully administered financial budgets, with required results, between 2018 and 2022
  • Established a shared services center in Dubai

Certification

  • Commercial Project Manager (Certified)
  • Project Controlling
  • Construction Contracts
  • Project Risk and Opportunity Management
  • Key performance Indicators
  • Contracts and Claims Management
  • Insurance & Guarantees in Project Business
  • Price Escalation Clauses in Project Business
  • Planning Reporting & continuous calculations in Project Business
  • IELTS - band 7.0

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/25/1985
  • Nationality: Pakistani

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Global Financial Controller

Siemens Logistics GmbH
04.2019 - Current

Commercial Controller

Siemens Postal Parcel and Airport Logistics GmbH
04.2018 - 04.2019

Certified Commercial Project Manager

Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd.
12.2007 - 03.2018

MS (Project Management) -

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science And Technology

MBA - Finance -

Bahria Institute of Management and Computer Sciences

BBA (Hons) Finance -

Bahria Institute of Management and Computer Sciences

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