Abel Tom

About Abel Tom

Strategic finance leader with a track record of driving business performance, profitability, and transformation. Experienced in corporate finance, FP & A, deal structuring, cost optimization, and restructuring, with a proven ability to partner with business leadership to shape strategy and deliver measurable results.I thrive at the intersection of finance and business, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that enable informed decision-making. Skilled in building multi-year financial plans, leading forecasting and budgeting cycles, and establishing robust governance frameworks that ensure accountability and transparency.

Experience

1. Manager - Business Finance

   UST

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Lead the financial management of a $350M+ enterprise portfolio within FP & A, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with corporate goals- Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and fostering skill development to ensure high-quality outputs across forecasting, budgeting, and reporting- Partner closely with account and business unit leadership to understand evolving business priorities, identify risks, and proactively recommend mitigation strategies- Drive end-to-end financial planning processes including forecasting, annual budgeting, and multi-year planning, ensuring timely and accurate submissions- Provide strategic decision support through detailed financial analysis, scenario modelling, and investment/resource allocation recommendations- Develop and present comprehensive financial decks and executive dashboards for senior leadership, enabling informed, data-driven decisions- Oversee variance analysis, profitability reviews, and margin improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable growth- Collaborate cross-functionally with delivery, sales, and operations teams to align financial performance with business objectives- Lead ad-hoc financial projects including cost optimization studies, pricing support for new deals, and ROI assessments for strategic initiatives- Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and cultivate a collaborative, high-performance team culture within the finance function.

Education

• Xavier Institute Of Management and Entrepreneurship

  PGDM, Finance

  2015 — 2017

• Loyola College

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

• Loyola College

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Finance
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• Management
• Taxation
• Tally.erp 9
• Project Management
• English
• Customer Service