Solaleh (Sol) Houbakht, M.Sc. Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Supported business development efforts by analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and providing financial and strategic insights that led to the successful expansion of the company’s portfolio.• Worked closely with clients on over 15-20 projects in various stages (PFS, FS, DE, PEA), overseeing the coordination, budgeting, and financial performance across multiple projects simultaneously.• Led project coordination and process optimization efforts, ensuring that projects adhered to schedules, financial constraints, and quality standards.• Worked closely with project managers and provided financial analysis to track CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) and OPEX (Operational Expenditures), ensuring that projects remained within financial targets and that expenditures were aligned with forecasts.• Utilized CRM systems to track client interactions, project milestones, and updates, ensuring strong client relationships and accurate reporting on project status.• Applied project management tools (Oracle Database) to monitor progress, ensure timely delivery, and optimize project workflows.• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (including engineering, finance, and project delivery) to ensure that technical, financial, and operational aspects of the projects were aligned.• Prepared and delivered detailed financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial metrics, cost-saving opportunities while suggesting strategies for improvement.• Actively participated in risk management activities, assessing potential financial, operational, and scheduling risks, and worked on mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.• Played a key role in stakeholder communication, regularly providing project updates, presenting financial insights, and ensuring transparency in project progress.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Started as a Business Coop for 8 months, then transitioned to a permanent full-time role after graduation, successfully integrating into the company.• Gained broad exposure to various business functions, including FP&A, business operations, and project delivery, through the company's graduate program rotations.• As a full-time Financial and Business Development Analyst, built on the insights gained during rotations, supporting key business areas with financial analysis and strategic decision-making.• Gained a well-rounded understanding of business strategy and financial management by working in FP&A, BD, Project Delivery, and Business Operations, driving operational optimization and strategic growth.• Conducted financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, supporting decision-making and identifying opportunities for business improvement.• Analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) and provided actionable reports and insights to senior leadership to guide strategic direction.• Assisted with M&A analysis and business development efforts, identifying growth opportunities and contributing to the company’s expansion goals.• Supported business development efforts by analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and providing financial and strategic insights that led to the successful expansion of the company’s portfolio.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives, contributing to improved expense management and operational efficiencies across various departments. • Participated in the development of business cases for new projects, evaluating financial feasibility, cost-benefit analysis, and long-term strategic impact to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Master'S Degree, International Business

Bachelor Of Chemical Engineering Polymer Specification