Aray Zhaparova
Summary
A maestro in budget planning, financial analysis, and project management. Excel sorcerer, adept in optimizing budget use and analyzing profitability. Equipped with a passion for sustainability, dedicated to eco-activism. Eager to infuse energy into your team and drive organizational triumph.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Nazarbayev University
12.2021 - Current
- Formation and control of the execution of the annual budget;
- Managed commercial course offerings, including pricing and profitability analysis;
- Coordinated procurement of equipment, materials, and office supplies;
- Facilitated organization of university entrance tests across Kazakhstan;
- Conducted financial activities and entrance exams, ensuring smooth operations;
- Negotiated contracts related to departmental activities.
Financial manager
BI Global
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Conducted financial analyses of construction projects.
- Led the execution of significant projects: Digital Urpaq in Petropavlovsk (2018), Martial palace Jekpe-Jek sarayi (2019), Botanical garden in Astana (2019).
- Provided insights and recommendations to project teams and senior management based on KPI analysis.
- Contributed to the automation of Financial processes, improving operational efficiency.
Financial analyst
BI Civil Construction
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Planning, analysis, and control of budget execution;
- Formation of financial and management reports for shareholders;
- Preparing financial statements;
- Participated in obtaining a tender and bank guarantees for construction projects.
Education
Master's degree in Business Administration -
Nazarbayev University
01.2025
Bachelor of Finance -
S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
01.2017
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Interpersonal Relations
- Product Management
- Budget Control
- Business Administration
- Revenue Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Schedule Preparation
- Goal Setting
Languages
English; Kazakh; Russian.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Excel; MS Office; PowerPoint.
Hobbies and Interests
Playing piano, reading books, swimming, watching historical movies.
Certification
- Project management I Training - 06/14/2023-06/16/2023
Timeline
Manager
Nazarbayev University
12.2021 - Current
Financial manager
BI Global
06.2018 - 12.2021
Financial analyst
BI Civil Construction
03.2017 - 06.2018
Master's degree in Business Administration -
Nazarbayev University
Bachelor of Finance -
S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University
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