Microsoft Excel
Years of professional experience
Hi, I’m
Ali Ashter
Financial & BI Analyst
Calgary,AB
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Financial professional with extensive experience in accounting, financial data analysis, and strategic forecasting, with a strong foundation in international standards such as GAAP and IFRS. Known for delivering consistent results through collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in financial modeling, data interpretation, and strategic planning, with a proactive approach to addressing evolving business needs. Experienced in extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support strategic decision-making and drive impactful outcomes. A reliable team player, adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and meet business objectives through advanced analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
Overview
13
5
Certifications
5
Languages
6
Programming Languages
Work History
Gatestone & Co
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Directed weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reporting to inform 30+ business stakeholders in decision-making
- Followed up with 8 different teams if data reporting was out of established thresholds
- Discovered data stories and insights and presented findings to 12 executive team members
- Defined and validated data by working with 13 business partners to ensure data quality
- Built 25+ dashboards and reports, illustrating the fall-out rate of customers engaged in a product purchase funnel
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify key performance indicators and develop reporting metrics
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends and patterns for strategic decision-making
- Implemented data visualization techniques to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Utilized advanced analytics tools to optimize data collection and analysis processes
- Provided training and support to team members on data analysis tools and techniques.
Al-Futtaim GroupDubai
Regional Retail Analyst
02.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Managed a regional portfolio of 8M+ SQFT, 3,000+ retail units, and 5 malls in UAE, Qatar, and Egypt
- Produced annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for revenues exceeding $500 million
- Assisted with tenant, brand, and group analysis for leasing managers
- Maintained a budget system with 2500+ general ledger accounts, reducing error rates by 15%
- Reviewed leasing approval documents for CAPEX, payback, and financial implications
- Created financial models for vendor contract renewals worth over $70.1 million
- Developed and managed Power BI dashboards linked to YARDI and SAP data
- Collaborated with other retail analysts and ETLs to create consolidated budgets
- Led two cross-functional teams to meet financial targets and customer needs
- Generated $750,000 in savings by implementing a new expense report procedure.
Leos Real Estate DevelopmentDubai
Sr. Financial Analyst
08.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Facilitated 2 Joint Venture proposals worth over AED 500 million
- Closed 3 land acquisition deals totaling AED 70+ million
- Analyzed data that led to a 15% increase in projected revenue
- Led an initiative that reduced costs by 20% and saved 10 hours per week
- Developed and performed complex financial modeling for real estate opportunities
- Prepared feasibility studies and created presentations for investors
- Automated data collection and analysis using Python and bash scripting
- Developed a centralized Project Management Portal, earning an MVP award.
XD Business SolutionsDubai
Financial Analyst
06.2017 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Oversaw a portfolio of Rs 1,800 million for private owners in UAE and Pakistan, preparing financial feasibility for new projects
- Reviewed potential transactions and analyzed investor and partner needs to support financial decision-making
- Participated in all investment process stages, including identifying opportunities, due diligence, valuation, and transaction structuring
- Built detailed operating models to assess financial performance and potential returns
- Maintained comprehensive investment due diligence files
- Conducted traditional and non-traditional research to identify and monitor potential investments
- Analyzed expenses and revenues to develop profit and loss statements
- Prepared reports and documents for investors, calculating their profit and loss
- Managed customized project budgets and status reports
- Provided detailed financial analyses and recommendations to support investment decisions.
Al-Maali International GroupAbu Dhabi
Treasury Accountant & Analyst
06.2011 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Prepared financial reports for rentals of 8 residential buildings in Abu Dhabi, with a portfolio worth AED 40 million annually
- Conducted financial appraisals for potential JV projects, including schools, nurseries, supermarkets, shopping malls, and off-plan units
- Collected and analyzed financial and non-financial data required for investment decisions
- Managed inflows and outflows and prepared profit distribution records for JV partners
- Recommended expense management initiatives to prevent overspending
- Generated routine and ad-hoc financial reports for management
- Calculated business risk ratios, financial risk ratios, and liquidity ratios.
Education
University of Colorado
Specialization from Project Management
08.2023 - 02.2024
Buckinghamshire New University
MBA from Finance
11.2021
University of Karachi
BBA from Accounting
02.2014
Skills
SQL
Machine Learning
Big Data Analytics
Data Scraping
Financial Modeling
Feasibility Studies
Data Validation Techniques
Cost Accounting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Risk Management
Data Visualization
Business Intelligence
Advanced Excel / VBA
KPI Management
P&L Management
Power BI
SAP ERP
Tableau
SAP S/4HANA
Blockchain
Project Management
Project Planning
Agile
Scrum
Hedge Funds
Database Administration
Cost Accounting
Analysis Skills
Adhoc Reporting
Cash Flow Analysis
Discounted Cash Flows
Financial Statements
Advanced Excel
ETL development
Predictive modeling
Dashboard creation
Data integration
Big data technologies
Oracle SAP
BI model development
Multitasking
Reliability
Critical Thinking
Team Leadership
Team building
Professionalism
SQL Programming
Adaptability
Data Analysis
Report Writing
Market Research
Problem-solving aptitude
Data Management
Forecasting and planning
Revenue Growth
Data Security
Statistical Analysis
Financial Analysis
Business Forecasting
Quantitative Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Business Operations
Data science research methods
BI dashboards
Model data
Analyze trends
Business reporting
Data extraction
Technology architecture analysis
Multifactor analysis
Certification
- HKU - Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis
- UCI - Business Intelligence and Visual Analytics
- Google - Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions
- Google - Business Intelligence Professional
- Yale - Financial Markets
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification – Microsoft.
Additional Information
- Awards , Najm Award 2023 - Al Futtaim Group
- MVP 2022 - Leos Real Estate Development
- Employee of the Year Award 2019 - XD Business Solutions
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsCompany CultureAvailability
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Software
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
SAP
Oracle
Microsoft Dynamics
PeopleSoft
Salesforce
YARDI
DBT
Python
And the list goes on
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Hiking
Reading
Stargazing
Camping
Gaming
Stocks Market
Crypto
Coding
Timeline
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Gatestone & Co
05.2024 - Current
University of Colorado
Specialization from Project Management
08.2023 - 02.2024
Regional Retail Analyst
Al-Futtaim Group
02.2023 - 04.2024
Sr. Financial Analyst
Leos Real Estate Development
08.2021 - 01.2023
Financial Analyst
XD Business Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2021
Treasury Accountant & Analyst
Al-Maali International Group
06.2011 - 05.2017
Buckinghamshire New University
MBA from Finance
University of Karachi
BBA from Accounting
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