Alim Dewan

Bridging Corporate Finance & Empirical Research. Translating complex data into strategic financial intelligence.

Finance Professional & Researcher
Alim Dewan Portrait

From the fast-paced corridors of Corporate Finance
to the rigorous depths of Academic Inquiry.

My journey is defined by a dual passion: the practical application of financial strategy in multi-national environments and the intellectual pursuit of empirical truths through quantitative research.

With extensive experience across SELISE, Emami, and Reckitt, I have honed a specialized skill set that merges traditional FP&A with modern data science. I don't just report numbers; I uncover the narratives they tell, enabling organizations to navigate complex market landscapes with empirical confidence.

Industry Journey

Dec 2024 – Present

SELISE

Senior Finance Analyst

Strategic Finance

Working directly in strategic finance, supporting financial planning, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making across digital platform businesses.

Focused on financial automation, building dashboards, and implementing finance process improvements such as payroll-to-payment workflows and financial management tools to improve operational efficiency.

Mar 2024 – Nov 2025

Emami

Assistant Manager

Business Analytics

Worked at the intersection of sales operations, MIS automation, and financial reimbursement processes, transforming large-scale sales data into actionable insights for business performance management.

Developed analytics pipelines and reporting tools supporting 300+ distributors and 500+ field users, improving visibility across the national distribution network and enabling better operational decisions.

Mar 2022 – Jan 2024

Reckitt

Territory Sales Manager

Distribution Economics

Led territory sales execution and distribution operations in a competitive FMCG market, managing distributor networks and frontline sales teams.

Developed expertise in sales coordination, distribution management, and distributor profitability optimization, improving territory coverage, stock availability, and revenue performance.

Early Career Experience

Jan 2022 – Feb 2022

Banglalink

Marketing Intern

Market Strategy

Supported voice product sales and BTL campaign strategies through sales analysis and tactical marketing planning.

Analyzed nationwide voice product performance, assisted product testing initiatives, and supported execution and monitoring of marketing campaigns.

Dec 2020 – Jun 2021

Bangladesh Finance

Finance & Branding Intern

Corporate Communication

Contributed to the company’s rebranding initiatives and the preparation of its 2020 Annual Report, recognized by ICAB.

Supported brand communication strategy, created campaign content, and assisted the branding team in aligning marketing communication with corporate objectives.

Educational Pedigree

Post Graduate

MBA in Finance

Institute of Business Administration (IBA)

Undergraduate

BBA in Finance

Jagannath University

Analytical Capability

Finance & FP&A

  • Strategic Planning 01
  • Budgeting & Forecast 02
  • Variance Analysis 03
  • Risk Mitigation 04

Data Analytics

  • SQL Expert
  • Python Advanced
  • Power BI / Tableau BI
  • Excel Modeling Power

Quantitative Research

  • Econometrics Stata
  • Empirical Inquiry PhD Ready
  • Regression Analysis Deep
  • Hypothesis Testing Core

Empirical
Research Focus

Financial Econometrics

Applying statistical methods to economic data to give empirical content to economic relationships. Focusing on volatility modeling and asset pricing.

Market Microstructure

Investigating the processes and outcomes of exchanging assets under a specific set of rules and how it affects price formation.

Corporate Governance

Analyzing the impact of internal control mechanisms on firm performance and stakeholder value through large-scale data sets.

FinTech Evolution

Exploring the intersection of financial theory and computational technology in reshaping modern market efficiencies.

Milestones & Recognitions

2025

Star Performer Award

Emami Bangladesh Sales Conference for performance in FY 2024–25.

Finalist

Banglalink Ennovators 5.0

Recognized among the top innovators in the national competition.

Semi-finalist

Unilever bizMaestros

Advanced through rigorous stages of the 2021 business case competition.

Semi-finalist

Reckitt Global Challenge

National semi-finalist in the 2020 global business challenge.

Champion

Campus Power Presenter

Winner of the 2019 presentation skills championship.

Champion

ACC National Debate

Grand champion at the 2016 National Debate Festival.

MS Excel

Specialization by Macquarie University

Data Analytics

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Python

Data Science track by DataCamp

Leadership & Beyond

President

Finance Debating Club

Led competitive debating teams and organized national tournaments.

PR & Communications Manager

JU Debating Society

Managed external relations and institutional communication strategies.

Publication Secretary

Old Dhaka Debate Circle

Overseeing editorial content and community outreach publications.

Debater & Organizer

DCC Debating Society

Active competitor and event coordinator for inter-college circuits.

Volunteer Work

Mentor Volunteer, Homentors

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, provided academic mentorship and emotional support to underserved students in western Bangladesh, bridging the educational gap during the lockdown.