Alim Dewan
Bridging Corporate Finance & Empirical Research. Translating complex data into strategic financial intelligence.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
MBA in Finance
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
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
Star Performer Award
Emami Bangladesh Sales Conference for performance in FY 2024–25.
Banglalink Ennovators 5.0
Recognized among the top innovators in the national competition.
Unilever bizMaestros
Advanced through rigorous stages of the 2021 business case competition.
Reckitt Global Challenge
National semi-finalist in the 2020 global business challenge.
Campus Power Presenter
Winner of the 2019 presentation skills championship.
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.