Ali Damani

FINANCE MANAGER

  • Financial Modeling Leader

    skilled at developing complex financial models including financial projections and market analyses to aid in decision-making

  • Acquisitions Collaborator

    with experience in financial and operational due diligence, investor relations and reporting, and valuation analysis

  • Business Planning Expertise

    including cash flow planning, modeling financial projections, and working cross-functionally with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial statements

AREAS OF FOCUS

ROLES

  • Analyzed business metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and implemented initiatives to rectify barriers and drive performance
  • Conducted financial analyses and communicated strategic insights to team leads in order to drive business decision-making and growth
  • Managed month and year-end finance and accounting processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
  • Managed corporate development and finance projects including business planning, systems implementations, and operations
  • Communicated with and prepared materials (board decks, financial reporting, etc.) for the executive team, investors, and board members

  • Developed investment memos including research and analysis, market trends, financial projections, and risk assessments to communicate insights to the investment committee
  • Utilized databases to assemble quarterly reporting packages and present performance updates to investment committee

PROJECTS

  • Implemented and optimized financial systems and software to increase visibility amongst teams, streamline processes, and improve efficiency
  • Led investor relations and fundraising activities, including regular communication with investors and preparation of reports and financial activity updates
  • Built and optimized complex financial models including financial projections, unit economic analysis, and stress test case scenarios
  • Facilitated an industry study to identify addressable markets and establish a capital deployment strategy for a $50MM facility in the metals and mining sector
  • Developed a three-statement financial model and valuation analysis for a construction and renovation services company to execute on an equity raise