Business Planning – Analyst Resume

Candidate Pitch:

Equipped with a demonstrated history of leading comprehensive business plans and strategic initiatives that align with shareholder ambitions and organizational objectives. Adept at distilling complex data and analyses for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and informed decision-making. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi. Green Card holder authorized to work in the United States. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) - Refining | Abu Dhabi, UAE Senior Analyst, Business Planning 05/2018–Present Business Planning and Stakeholder Coordination  Manage the development of the company's five-year business plan including the budget year, which entails preparing detailed timelines of activities that extend over seven to eight months.  Conduct weekly meetings with management to report on business plan preparation progress to ensure its alignment with the company strategy and shareholder guidelines.  Partner with the Operations Team to establish the technical assumptions for available unit capacities over the upcoming five years, and work with neighboring companies within the industrial area to gather and incorporate utility demand forecasts into the business plan.  Perform daily follow-ups with stakeholders on data inputs, assess data against the previous plan to identify conflicts, hold alignment meetings, seek management support to complete deadlines on time, and integrate the changes, comments, and guidelines from shareholders before finalizing the plan.  Craft a robust top-down business plan leveraging insights from previous strategies and the latest data to obtain shareholder approvals for incorporation into the thorough bottom-up detailed plan.  Obtain prices from the Investment Section, capital projects timeline from projects and technical assumptions from operations to aid Supply Team in strategizing a production plan that aligns with the company’s goals.  Collaborate with the Operations Team to finalize variable cost data according to production plan; analyze data against previous plan vs current performance, project timelines and identify opportunities to reduce operating expenses.  Further acquire fixed operating expenses data from Asset management team and Human capital to finalize the total OPEX and capital expenditure data from the projects.  Create detailed presentations of the bottom-up plan, which includes timelines, pricing, technical assumptions, production plan, operational expenditures, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements, aimed at securing shareholder approvals for the business plan during deep dive sessions.  Distribute the finalized presentations and five-year business plan data to stakeholders upon approval to assist in the preparation of the annual budget. Data Management  Document lessons learned through discussions with stakeholders, and finalize and record the insights for future improvements in subsequent business planning cycles. Team Management and Leadership  Foster collaboration with professionals from all levels including manager, team lead, and junior business planners.  Provide training for four UAE national young engineers, boosting their motivation and dedication. Growth and Development Impact  Achieved a 5% reduction in operational costs through thorough data review, validation, and challenge operations estimations of operational processes during the planning phase.  Spearheaded the development of a business planning governance structure, after the establishment of a joint venture with Eni & OMV, to streamline activities.  Created templates for technical operational availabilities, mass balance, and variable costs to standardize data analysis and business planning processes; collaborated with cross-functional teams using strong communication and time-management skills to finalize business plan. Senior Analyst, Strategic Planning 01/2016–05/2018 Senior Process Engineer 03/2013–12/2015 Process Engineer 12/2010–02/2013 Strategy Review and Business Development  Reviewed the company strategy, assessed its implementation against current requirements, and secured management approval for the need of updating company strategy.  Reviewed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Department of Energy requirements concerning changes in product specifications, engaged with the company's Technical Department, and provided necessary feedback.  Organized meetings with consultants to explore business development opportunities, generated conceptual studies with the Technical Team, and acquired management approval for further feasibility studies. Stakeholder Coordination  Collaborated with stakeholders to review technical inputs on the agreements and submitted final inputs to the Legal Department.  Organized Operational Excellence Management Committee meetings, arranged presentations, invited management and presenters, prepared minutes, and followed up on action items.  Coordinated the exchange of communications and requirements with headquarters and government bodies, organized meetings, obtained management approvals, and delivered feedback within deadlines.  Scheduled presentations from stakeholders, extended formal invitations to management and presenters, recorded meeting minutes, and ensured post-meeting follow-ups. Growth and Development Impact  Contributed to Showa Shell in the installation of two pilot solar energy plants by conducting a comprehensive study of their performance in the UAE environment.  Evaluated the current waste management capabilities of industrial units and forecasted future waste intake from associated companies, which led to drafting the scope of services and conducting a technical evaluation of contract awards, culminating in a comprehensive feasibility study that facilitated the transition to front-end engineering design (FEED) and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases, with a focus on promoting sustainable practices. EARLIER CAREER Yield Accounting/Profit Improvement Engineer | Kuwait National Petroleum Company 03/2009–12/2010  Conducted product reconciliation using Aspen Tech Advisor software to ensure accuracy and efficiency.  Generated comprehensive daily and monthly reports, highlighting key insights and observations. Senior Process Engineer | Pak-Arab Refinery Limited, Karachi, Pakistan 07/2000–03/2009  Led and supervised various process engineering tasks, including troubleshooting and performance analysis.  Prepared daily, monthly, and post-implementation reports with key findings and recommendations.  Investigated process upsets and shutdowns, identifying root causes, corrective actions, and potential losses.  Conducted performance test runs, feed-mix analysis, and feasibility studies for plant modifications.  Collaborated with departments to present technical studies and secure management approval for changes. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering | NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan Business Planning Data Analytics Stakeholder Collaboration Operational Excellence Microsoft Office Suite Internal Headquarters’ Data Management Applications/Software Team Lead Team Management Data Management Boosting Data Analysis Joint Ventures OPEX Asset Management Strategic Planning Business Plans Reconciliation Business Plan Business Planning Marketing Analysis Pricing PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Seven Habits of Highly Effective People | Franklin Convey, Middle East Short Courses: Strategic Thinking and Planning, Decision Making under Uncertainty, Problem Solving and Decision Making, and Managing Difficult Conversations | Through ADNOC Learning Management Systems, 2022–2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite | Internal Headquarters’ Data Management Applications/Software (Excel Based Software Consolidates Data From 16 Subsidiaries of Major Oil and Gas Company for Quick Planning)