Asal Azimova

Worked on valuation and transaction advisory projects across real estate and corporate sectors • Built DCF and sensitivity models for a £300M+ portfolio, supporting pricing strategy and investment committee discussions • Conducted financial and market benchmarking across 100+ data points, improving forecast accuracy by 15% and refining pricing assumptions • Managed cross-functional coordination on 60+ assets, aligning legal, operational and financial inputs during due diligence • Produced investment decks and valuation memos used by partners for strategic decision-making

Audited financial statements for large corporates under IFRS, gaining strong understanding of balance sheet dynamics, leverage, and risk controls • Audited a £1.5B FMCG retailer, focusing on IFRS 16 lease accounting and credit risk assessment across 2,000+ locations • Recalculated EBITDA and lease liabilities, uncovering £250K+ discrepancies and enhancing reporting accuracy by £4M • Streamlined audit workflows by automating reconciliation processes in Excel, reducing manual hours by 25%

• Supported evaluation of a $15M funding proposal, performing sensitivity and cash flow analysis to assess investment viability • Built dynamic financial models to stress-test credit metrics and liquidity scenarios, supporting management in capital allocation decisions • Researched corporate lending regulations and credit policies to ensure compliance and optimise loan terms