Blessen Abraham

Preparing feasibility study for EPC contract in-coordination with cross-functional teams and presenting the study to the CXOs.
Spearheading budgets, forecasts, cash flow, liquidity, projects, periodic financial statements and other management reports for Group with balance sheet size of USD 1.5bn.
Evaluating and Recommending proposed business activities and transactions such as acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure, divestitures, mergers or sale of assets to ensure they are financially viable.
Managing the group’s liquidity and cash needs astutely and efficiently.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with Banks, Investment advisors and other financial institutions.
Timely communication of key financial information to Owners/BOD on a regular basis.
Contributing to staff development activities through team development, setting Key Performance Indicators and driving motivation.

Joined as Assistant Finance Manager was promoted with the group twice during the tenure and elevated to manage Group Finance role.

Acted as a key member of the strategy and planning team; provided strategic financial advice and involved in establishing company as a leading service provider in competitive market, resulting in net profit CAGR by over 30% in last five years.

Rewarded for being instrumental in acquiring $2M legal claims from US government by providing outstanding support in analysis, coordination and documentation process.

Analysed and identified new capital investment opportunities by conducting financial feasibility analysis and preparing proposals of new initiatives/strategies; success in providing required support in investing approximately $27M as well as proposing and approving CAPEX valued over $30M for upcoming years.

Successful in acquiring various long-term projects including transportation contract with biggest infrastructure project valued at $3M.

Recommended and implemented financial restructuring package for two non-performing business verticals; turned around business operations and increased group's annual profit by 12%.

Key member in supporting the majority stake sale of the company in 2019 was accountable for preparing information memorandum, private placement presentations and facilitate the due diligence process in close conjunction with the board and external advisors.

Joined as Senior Financial Analyst and promoted in Jun’2016.

Significant Highlights:

Instrumental in preparing and providing comprehensive report related to SME (small medium enterprise) business, thus attaining Spotlight of the Month Award.

Bestowed with the Star of the Month award for successfully reforecasting the entire annual business plan of SME.

Significant Highlights:
•Proven record of improving company profitability by minimising cost to income ratio from 52 % to 47%, air travel expense by 40% and staff welfare and other staff related cost.
•Delivered outstanding performance and consistently attained highest ranking in appraisals, further receiving performance bonus and incentives.