Arsalan Ali

Directed $150M+ budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial reporting for 60+ centers; improved forecast accuracy by 15% and optimized capital planning. Led end-to-end revenue cycle transformation; drove 13% growth in cash recoveries, cut AR >120 days by 20%, and reduced denial rates by 18%.

Led profitability turnaround for $7B oilfield services client, driving FP&A transformation, forecast accuracy, and cash flow improvement. Conducted peer benchmarking across 28 firms, identifying $25M+ efficiency gains and cost optimization opportunities.

Built $40M budget and Excel-based OPEX forecast models ($15M+), enhancing strategic planning and resource allocation across 3 business units. Led team of 3+ and partnered with 4 cross-functional groups to reduce headcount costs by 6%.

Prepared financial reports and variance analysis across 7 entities, enhancing leadership visibility. Led $5M budget planning to enhance operating margins and drive revenue growth.

Managed PKR 50M portfolios, delivering 11% annualized returns via optimized asset allocation. Drove valuation, due diligence, and investment decisions across 80+ public equities and private opportunities, supporting M&A pipeline and alpha generation.

Built DCF, comps, and scenario models to support $500M+ M&A, IPO, and debt transactions across diverse sectors. Created investor materials and supported execution on multiple capital raises, enhancing market positioning and deal success.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. This degree provided a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial analysis, and corporate finance.

Obtained a Master of Science in International Finance and Economics. The curriculum covered global financial markets, economic principles, and their impact on international business.

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Strategy. This program provided advanced knowledge in financial management, strategic planning, and decision-making.