Usman Asad Email & Phone Number

As a Business Controller, I spearheaded the budget preparation process, aligning it with the organization's strategic goals, and successfully secured approval from the CEO. My role was pivotal in conducting regular variance analyses to ensure the alignment of projected and actual figures. This, along with my development and implementation of pre and post-costing analyses, helped control sales prices and enhance profitability. I closely monitored logistical and warehouse costs, optimizing factory overhead rates to ensure cost-effectiveness. Leveraging Power BI, I created interactive dashboards that facilitated data-driven decision making at the senior management level. I played a key leadership role in the procurement committee, making critical decisions about raw material procurement quantities and rates, which boosted supply chain efficiency. My strategic planning and execution of sales growth strategies led to increased market share and price optimization. Furthermore, I worked in close collaboration with the production team, implementing waste reduction strategies and cost-cutting measures that significantly increased operational efficiency.

I am experienced in designing and developing interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI to help organizations better understand and analyze their data. I have worked with a wide range of industries, including Packages Limited, Nizamsons, and many others. I have a strong track record of delivering high-quality, insights-driven dashboards that help businesses make informed decisions and track progress toward their goals.In my role, I am responsible for data analysis, visualization, and reporting, as well as for maintaining and updating existing dashboards and reports as needed. I also provide guidance and support to team members and stakeholders on the use of Power BI and other data visualization tools, and I stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data visualization best practices and technologies. Overall, my goal is to help organizations leverage data insights to drive better business outcomes and make informed data-driven decisions.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

As a financial controller at Lala Textile, I am responsible for managing the company's financial planning and budgeting processes, analyzing financial data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings, and preparing financial reports for management and stakeholders. I also ensure that the company's financial practices are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and I develop and implement financial policies and procedures to support the overall strategy of the company. In addition to these core responsibilities, I also forecast cash flow and working capital requirements, negotiate with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms, and identify and pursue new business opportunities. Overall, my goal is to help the company achieve its financial goals and support its growth and success.

Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

Responsible to manage the 3 wings of the organization 1. Costing, Budgeting and Controlling 2. Commercial Intelligence and Strategy 3. Development of Power BI Dashboard Reporting In Costing, Budgeting, and Controlling wing, I am responsible for overseeing the development and management of the company's budget, as well as analyzing and controlling costs to ensure that the company is operating efficiently and effectively. I develop and implement cost-control strategies, analyze financial data to identify areas of inefficiency or excess spending and work with other managers and departments to identify and implement cost-saving measures. I also track and report on the company's budget, including preparing budget reports for management and stakeholders and analyzing actual performance against budgeted targets. In addition to these core responsibilities, I also develop and implement budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborate with other departments to develop budget plans, and assist with the preparation of financial reports and analyses.In the commercial Intelligence and Strategy wing, I am responsible for analyzing market trends and customer needs and using this information to develop and implement strategies to drive the company's growth and success. I work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to identify new opportunities for growth and to ensure that the company is well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities.In this role, I am responsible for conducting market research and analysis to identify key trends and customer needs, and for developing and implementing commercial strategies to meet these needs. I also work with the sales team to identify new business opportunities and to develop and execute sales plans to achieve our business goals.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

* Responsible for product costing and pricing decisions* Responsible to ensure optimum product and customer mix to maximize profitability* Responsible for Live Power BI Dashboard Development for Actionable insights ( Major includes Sale & Profit Analysis, Live Machine utilization, Machine running speeds analysis with complete Time intelligence comparison, Working Capital Management insights)

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• Analysis and reporting of Sale and profit for Retail & Wholesale Category• Preparing reports on current and past financial data and get actionable insightsand communicating the insights of these reports to the Top management team• Provide assistance in various Dynamic Forecast (DF) activities.• Responsible for product costing and pricing decisions.• Responsible for reporting of Variance analysis and action to reduce it.

Lahore

During my tenure as an Accounts Officer at Sapphire Fibres Limited from August 2011 to September 2015, I honed a diverse range of accounting and financial skills. I was responsible for the meticulous preparation of monthly accounts, the filing of income tax withholding statements as per section 165, and the preparation of advance income-tax returns. My responsibilities also extended to preparing bank reconciliations, analyzing different loan facilities and markup rates, and generating monthly sales and purchases reports. I was also entrusted with the task of preparing payments for imports, exports, and local purchases. Liaising effectively with both internal and external auditors, I maintained high-quality financial controls. This role offered me broad exposure and in-depth experience in various sections of Accounts and Finance, including account preparation, tax matters, accounts receivable and payable modules, general ledger module, bank reconciliation, payment processing, and customer and vendor reconciliation.

Certificat, Data Analytics For Decision Making (Using Power Bi)

Data collection and preparation: techniques for collecting and preparing data for analysis, including data cleaning, transformation.

Cma, Cost & Managment Accounting

ICMAP is a professional organization that provides training and certification in cost and management accounting. I learned a wide range.

Msc Accounting & Finance

This Program majorly covers the following area. Financial accounting: principles and practices for preparing and interpreting financial.

Education record

Power BI Data Modeling, Data Preparation, Data Transformation, Dashboard Design, Data Storytelling, DAX Proficiency, Data Connectivity.