Muhammad Arsalan Akram

Experience

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  Interloop Limited

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2025

  • Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for business growth.• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and drive revenue growth.• Contributed to the evaluation of potential investments, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities through financial modeling and scenario analysis.• Monitored and evaluated the performance of strategic initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including finance, marketing, and operations to align strategic goals and drive execution. Show less • Prepared financial reports and conducted in-depth analysis of financial data to deliver key insights intocompany performance, aiding strategic decision-making.• Develop and monitor business performance metrics and work with Cost Centers and key management tomonitor department financial performance, highlight trends across key performance indicators, andinvestigate abnormalities.• Develop comprehensive corporate monthly, annual, and 5-year revenue and operating income forecaststhrough meticulous historical and trend analysis.• Played a pivotal role in budget preparation, budget management, and tracking expenses for multipleprojects, including conducting variance analysis to ensure cost efficiency.• Developed complex financial models that supported critical business decisions, contributing to improvedfinancial outcomes and valuation analysis.• Conducted comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and generated accurate financial estimates for potentialprojects, facilitating informed investment decisions.• Participate in the creation of Management Reporting tools and dashboards.• Proactively identified and mitigated financial risks throughout project lifecycles, ensuring minimal impact on overall financial health. Show less •Conducted in-depth market research to gather relevant data on industry trends, market conditions, andcompetitor analysis.• Prepared comprehensive financial feasibilities for new business ventures, ensuring the viability andprofitability of proposed projects.• Developed intricate financial models to project potential outcomes, including revenue forecasts, costestimations, and return on investment analysis.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret financial data, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.• Continuously monitored and evaluated the performance of existing business operations, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.• Assisted in the preparation of business plans and investment proposals, incorporating financial feasibilities to support funding requests.• Presented financial findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders, facilitating informed business decisions.• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of financial best practices, industry regulations, and market dynamics to ensure the accuracy and relevance of financial analyses. Show less

  • Strategy Analyst

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Assistant Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Senior Officer

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2021
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  Pakistan Petroleum Limited

  Aug 2024 - now

  Budget Analyst

  Preparing rolling forecasts and annual budgets while aligning financial plans with operational objectives. Monitoring budgets to ensure adherence to financial targets, identifying areas for adjustments, and optimizing resource allocation. Reviewing and managing fixed assets and capital work-in-progress (CWIP) to maintain accurate accounting and proper capitalization. Supporting capital expenditure planning and project feasibility studies to ensure alignment with strategic financial goals and efficient resource utilization. Show less