$$$$
{{ $t($store.state.user.experience_value_in_dollars) }}
Expert
{{ $t($store.state.user.experience_search_name) }}
0
jobs
Excel Guru, Report Builder and analyst
Yasmin-Linda Anani
,
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Experience
Other titles
Skills
I'm offering
Experienced Commercial/Financial Analyst
• Data Analysis, Manipulation & Interpretation • Excel modelling • Financial and Commercial Reporting • Business Marketing • Project Management •
For nearly two decades I have managed and consulted on company-wide operations that have ranged from multinational brands to new business start ups. My ability to understand the markets demands and merging them with business requirements have successfully supported brands in both the United Kingdom and Middle East to successfully grow by launching new products and services. My passion for supporting business growth has catapulted multiple SME's into the market, leaving a mark of their own within their respective industries.
I have extensive experience in carrying out financial and commercial analysis, market research, data capture and manipulation, marketing management and effective presentations, and identifying new opportunities and increasing business revenue. I possess the required level of enthusiasm, energy and discipline to maintain high levels of productivity for roles that I am passionate about.
• Data Analysis, Manipulation & Interpretation • Excel modelling • Financial and Commercial Reporting • Business Marketing • Project Management •
For nearly two decades I have managed and consulted on company-wide operations that have ranged from multinational brands to new business start ups. My ability to understand the markets demands and merging them with business requirements have successfully supported brands in both the United Kingdom and Middle East to successfully grow by launching new products and services. My passion for supporting business growth has catapulted multiple SME's into the market, leaving a mark of their own within their respective industries.
I have extensive experience in carrying out financial and commercial analysis, market research, data capture and manipulation, marketing management and effective presentations, and identifying new opportunities and increasing business revenue. I possess the required level of enthusiasm, energy and discipline to maintain high levels of productivity for roles that I am passionate about.
Markets
United Kingdom
Links for more
Once you have created a company account and a job, you can access the profiles links.
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2017 - ?
job
Subscriptions Financial Analyst
BAUER MEDIA PLC.
* Finance Business Partnering with the Direct Marketing team.
* Analysing Subscriptions both Print and Digital using multiple data sources, modelling and reporting using Excel.
* Successfully built robust financial models in order to analyse Digital Subscriptions by channel
and by brand, Long term value for offers, Pricing models, Monthly GA Channels Performance Reports,
Forecasting Model, Monthly Performance Management Report including Dashboards and adhoc
requests.
* Monthly forecasting and Annual budget setting for each brand in conjunction with Channel
Heads.
* Compiling monthly Management Reports for the monthly meetings with the Managing Directors
for each Market.
* Analysing Subscriptions both Print and Digital using multiple data sources, modelling and reporting using Excel.
* Successfully built robust financial models in order to analyse Digital Subscriptions by channel
and by brand, Long term value for offers, Pricing models, Monthly GA Channels Performance Reports,
Forecasting Model, Monthly Performance Management Report including Dashboards and adhoc
requests.
* Monthly forecasting and Annual budget setting for each brand in conjunction with Channel
Heads.
* Compiling monthly Management Reports for the monthly meetings with the Managing Directors
for each Market.
Marketing, Excel, Budget, Forecasting, Print, Performance Management, Management, Financial analyst, Finance, Direct marketing, Analyst
2016 - 2016
temp
Financial Analyst (Contract)
AB MAURI.
Successfully migrated all excel reporting from old Standard Chart of Account to the new Global SCoA
driving increased forecasting and reporting effectiveness, efficiency and robustness and reducing
reporting time by 1.5 days
* Compiled month end reporting deliverables and ensured integrity prior to issue to ABM management
for review and subsequent submission to ABF.
* Supported continuous improvement in automation and efficiency - e.g. developing excel based
solutions to eliminate manual intervention and data input.
* Monitored expenditure and budgetary performance and produced automated excel report for board
meetings
* Delivered accurate and timely financial reports for the Global Segments cost centres (HR, IT, Finance etc).
driving increased forecasting and reporting effectiveness, efficiency and robustness and reducing
reporting time by 1.5 days
* Compiled month end reporting deliverables and ensured integrity prior to issue to ABM management
for review and subsequent submission to ABF.
* Supported continuous improvement in automation and efficiency - e.g. developing excel based
solutions to eliminate manual intervention and data input.
* Monitored expenditure and budgetary performance and produced automated excel report for board
meetings
* Delivered accurate and timely financial reports for the Global Segments cost centres (HR, IT, Finance etc).
Excel, Forecasting, Automation, Continuous improvement, Management, Financial analyst, Finance, It, Analyst
2015 - 2016
job
Business Unit Controller/Finance Business Partner
ROYAL HASKONING DHV.
Identified and exploited Project Financial Performance.
* Finance Business Partnered with Business Unit project leaders in all stages of a project.
* Provided timely financials, forecasts and information throughout the Advisory Group on a weekly and monthly basis.
* Supported the Business Line Controller in the fulfillment of the Group Management Reporting and analysis requirements.
* Continually delivered analysis of and advice on the Project Results both invited and uninvited.
* Updated Business Unit forecasts and calculated project profitability on a monthly basis.
* Assisted in the preparation of audit file for the external Auditors.
* Advised PMs on financial risks during proposal stage and tracked project progress through regular
forecast reviews.
* Improved project delivery by analysing costs and time spend by closing the gap between actual and forecast from 30% to 13% within 4 months.
* Finance Business Partnered with Business Unit project leaders in all stages of a project.
* Provided timely financials, forecasts and information throughout the Advisory Group on a weekly and monthly basis.
* Supported the Business Line Controller in the fulfillment of the Group Management Reporting and analysis requirements.
* Continually delivered analysis of and advice on the Project Results both invited and uninvited.
* Updated Business Unit forecasts and calculated project profitability on a monthly basis.
* Assisted in the preparation of audit file for the external Auditors.
* Advised PMs on financial risks during proposal stage and tracked project progress through regular
forecast reviews.
* Improved project delivery by analysing costs and time spend by closing the gap between actual and forecast from 30% to 13% within 4 months.
Audit, Management, Finance, Management Reporting, Business Partner, Audit, Forecast
2014 - 2015
freelance
Start-up Consultant/Project Manager
WHITEBERRY ENTERPRISE.
Financially and operationally project managed 2 restaurants and 2 kiosks from idea to delivering the key to the client.
Project Manager, UP, Manager
2012 - 2014
freelance
Start-up Consultant/Business Manager
TBM HOSPITALITY.
TBM Hospitality is start up, innovative, modern hospitality company owning fine-dine dining
restaurants like Angelina, Tartufi and friends and F&B retail outlets such as L'Atelier Du Chocolat)
Key Achievements:
* Responsible for management and financial accounts, sales reporting, reviewing monthly client/
product profitability, revenue forecasting, cash flow management, budget on clients brand and company and presenting to the CEO.
* Guided management and board strategic planning and operational decision-making.
* Managed financials, revenue and administrative practices and procedures
* Analysed business performance and set up KPIs to measure performance and profitability.
* Built Excel models including product pricing and menu costing model to ensure margin is on target.
* Set up processes for operations management for the outlet and reports required from Operations
Managers.
* Sourced, negotiated and managed partners/suppliers including new products for non-franchised
businesses.
* Reviewed and negotiated supplier contracts and set up the procurement process.
restaurants like Angelina, Tartufi and friends and F&B retail outlets such as L'Atelier Du Chocolat)
Key Achievements:
* Responsible for management and financial accounts, sales reporting, reviewing monthly client/
product profitability, revenue forecasting, cash flow management, budget on clients brand and company and presenting to the CEO.
* Guided management and board strategic planning and operational decision-making.
* Managed financials, revenue and administrative practices and procedures
* Analysed business performance and set up KPIs to measure performance and profitability.
* Built Excel models including product pricing and menu costing model to ensure margin is on target.
* Set up processes for operations management for the outlet and reports required from Operations
Managers.
* Sourced, negotiated and managed partners/suppliers including new products for non-franchised
businesses.
* Reviewed and negotiated supplier contracts and set up the procurement process.
Management, Processes, Manager, UP, Contracts, Costing, Ceo, Presenting, Sales, Excel, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Contracts, Operations Management, Forecasting, Budget, Operations, Retail
2010 - 2011
job
Head of Economic Modeling
EMIRATES NUCLEAR ENERGY CORP.
ENEC is the first to build a nuclear energy power stations based in Abu Dhabi - budgeted at $20BN).
Key Achievements
* Successfully researched, developed and prepared complete feasibility study (including both financial and personnel considerations) Consult Co.
* Fully project managed Joint Venture Consult Co. ($10m project) from idea to inception and was a
major part of the negotiations process in South Korea.
* Built a model for the plants Fuel supply required for the project in the next 60 years as part of a team
of 3.
* Provided assistance and guidance to the Corporate Finance team in order to improve the Financing
Model in conjunction with banking institutions.
* Participated in developing new business, specifically: assisted the Directors in finding opportunities
through research i.e. Desalination Project, servicing and consulting.
* Managed relationships with five general contracting companies for demand planning, materials
management and contract service level agreements.
Key Achievements
* Successfully researched, developed and prepared complete feasibility study (including both financial and personnel considerations) Consult Co.
* Fully project managed Joint Venture Consult Co. ($10m project) from idea to inception and was a
major part of the negotiations process in South Korea.
* Built a model for the plants Fuel supply required for the project in the next 60 years as part of a team
of 3.
* Provided assistance and guidance to the Corporate Finance team in order to improve the Financing
Model in conjunction with banking institutions.
* Participated in developing new business, specifically: assisted the Directors in finding opportunities
through research i.e. Desalination Project, servicing and consulting.
* Managed relationships with five general contracting companies for demand planning, materials
management and contract service level agreements.
Research, Consulting, Management, Finance, Service, Banking, Power, Energy, Energy
2008 - 2010
job
Finance & Operations Manager/CEO Business Advisor
UK CAPITAL INVESTMENTS.
UK Capital Investments Group is privately owned $45m real estate investments, development and brokerage firm formed in 2004 with offices in Europe and Middle East).
Key Achievements
* models for Joint Ventures and complex construction models for development projects
* Overviewed the consolidation of financial statements for 6 business units (quarterly budget, forecast and the monthly reporting process).
* Created a reporting system for all real estate activities, providing a regular "dashboard" look for the CEO of the operations of properties and progress on projects in development.
* Created complex deal models to present project structure, modelling assumptions with considerations to the end user and management and successfully winning 3 new deals (avg. AED 25m)
* Reduced expenses on Project Marina 101 by AED 155k annually by renegotiating interest rates,
payment terms and fees for lender on construction notes.
* Streamlined Internal and external administrative and financial processes and procedures.
* Managed long-term relationships with clients' worth over $125 billion worth of projects.
Key Achievements
* models for Joint Ventures and complex construction models for development projects
* Overviewed the consolidation of financial statements for 6 business units (quarterly budget, forecast and the monthly reporting process).
* Created a reporting system for all real estate activities, providing a regular "dashboard" look for the CEO of the operations of properties and progress on projects in development.
* Created complex deal models to present project structure, modelling assumptions with considerations to the end user and management and successfully winning 3 new deals (avg. AED 25m)
* Reduced expenses on Project Marina 101 by AED 155k annually by renegotiating interest rates,
payment terms and fees for lender on construction notes.
* Streamlined Internal and external administrative and financial processes and procedures.
* Managed long-term relationships with clients' worth over $125 billion worth of projects.
Operations, Budget, Management, Finance, Operations manager, Development, Ceo, Forecast, Winning, Manager, Processes
2006 - 2008
job
Finance & Operations Manager
MINERVA FZ CO.
Minerva is a $15m leading distributor for a full range of cutting edge Broadband Wireless solutions).
Key Achievements
* Built the financial reporting pack using Excel which reduced period end closing by 4 days.
* Implemented KPI system, to drive performance improvements as well as incentive schemes, resulting
in increased productivity and revenue generation via the sales staff.
* Increased Cash Flow by negotiating better payment terms with key customers and suppliers saving $
180K
* Reorganised business structure and streamlined business processes and procedures.
Key Achievements
* Built the financial reporting pack using Excel which reduced period end closing by 4 days.
* Implemented KPI system, to drive performance improvements as well as incentive schemes, resulting
in increased productivity and revenue generation via the sales staff.
* Increased Cash Flow by negotiating better payment terms with key customers and suppliers saving $
180K
* Reorganised business structure and streamlined business processes and procedures.
Excel, Operations, Finance, Sales, Operations manager, Wireless, KPI, Manager, Processes
2005 - 2006
job
Cost Controller
BOUYGUE INTERNATIONAL.
with Cost Control for Cyprus New Airport. • Setup labour camp and monitored budgets, • Updated
costs and prepared weekly management reports.
costs and prepared weekly management reports.
Management
2002 - 2005
job
Business Financial Controller
COMCATCO LTD.
Comcatco is a food and beverage business management services company with a turnover of £20m.
The company managed 14 mall food courts with each holding an average of 8 outlets). • Generated
relevant weekly and monthly reports on each Unit and product performance • Assisted Franchisors in opening 8 new outlets in the mall. • Performed and supervised Unit employees engaged in stock take and inventory control, cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, or preparing daily records
of transactions. • Produced and managed management and financial accounts, budget and forecasts,
treasury, revenue management and reporting performance metrics. • Managed and coached a team of
7 members of back office team and 14 Operations Managers.
Key Achievements
● Saved £100K by performing Stock Management, Shrinkage and Consumption Analysis.
● Streamlined and reduced the period end closing by 5 business days.
● Improved bottom line by £1.6m pounds, mitigated revenue drop by engaging daily operations, cash
and sales analysis and discussing in cross functional teams on company performance based on re-
designed reports.
The company managed 14 mall food courts with each holding an average of 8 outlets). • Generated
relevant weekly and monthly reports on each Unit and product performance • Assisted Franchisors in opening 8 new outlets in the mall. • Performed and supervised Unit employees engaged in stock take and inventory control, cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, or preparing daily records
of transactions. • Produced and managed management and financial accounts, budget and forecasts,
treasury, revenue management and reporting performance metrics. • Managed and coached a team of
7 members of back office team and 14 Operations Managers.
Key Achievements
● Saved £100K by performing Stock Management, Shrinkage and Consumption Analysis.
● Streamlined and reduced the period end closing by 5 business days.
● Improved bottom line by £1.6m pounds, mitigated revenue drop by engaging daily operations, cash
and sales analysis and discussing in cross functional teams on company performance based on re-
designed reports.
Operations, Budget, Business Management, Management, Sales, Office, Performing, Treasury
2000 - 2002
job
Business Controller
FRONTROW TELEVISION.
Responsible for Royalty Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial modeling, Sales Ledger and Credit Control.
Management, Sales
1995 - 2000
job
Commercial Analyst
THOMAS COOK & TC GLOBAL SERVICES.
Thomas Cook Group is the oldest and best known name in leisure travel industry with a turnover of almost EURO 2bn by end of 2011). •
Analyst
My education
?
-
2004
Shaw Academy
Unspecified, Marketing
Unspecified, Marketing
Yasmin-Linda's reviews
Yasmin-Linda has not received any reviews on Worksome.
Contact Yasmin-Linda Anani
Worksome removes the expensive intermediaries and gives you direct contact with relevant talent.
Create a login and get the opportunity to write to Yasmin-Linda directly in Worksome.
are ready to help you
and get specific bids from skilled talent in Denmark