ELSHAN HASANOV
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Results-driven procurement and finance professional with expertise in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and relationship management. Demonstrates strong financial control and reporting skills, with a solid understanding of material requirements in construction, production, and retail sectors. Proficient in inventory oversight, contract administration, negotiations, and financial analysis, complemented by ACCA certifications in Managerial and Financial Accounting. Currently enhancing qualifications through CIPS and PMP diploma programs, showcasing advanced Microsoft Office skills and effective decision-making capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Director
Almep Engineering Group LLC
Baku
01.2024 - Current
- Managed all Project MEP Procurement staff, establishing clear objectives and distributing responsibilities.
- Prepared commercial proposals and estimated bill of quantities for projects.
- Oversaw contract management to ensure compliance and performance.
- Conducted negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
- Assessed project profitability through comprehensive financial analysis.
- Planned procurement activities, managing cash outflow and controlling costs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local and international suppliers across Russia, Turkey, and Europe.
- Specialized in procurement of electrical, mechanical equipment, general building materials, and engineering systems.
Group Procurement Manager
Renaissance Construction
Saint Petersburg
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed all MEP procurement staff, establishing objectives and distributing responsibilities.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery schedules with contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and banks.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to lower corporate expenditures effectively.
- Specialized in procurement of electrical, mechanical equipment, general building materials, and engineering systems.
- Developed strong partnerships with departments to facilitate effective communication and support project requirements.
- Investigated potential subcontractors and suppliers to ensure fulfillment of project needs.
- Analyzed market trends to enhance procurement technologies and processes.
- Processed purchase orders and supply requisitions from various departments efficiently.
Group Finance Manager
Renaissance Heavy Industry
Stariy Oskol
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Forecasted budgets, expenditures, and revenue while developing goals to align plans with targets.
- Assisted management in decision-making through creation of financial reports and trend analysis.
- Supported accounting functions by preparing journal entries, calculating accruals, and expense allocation.
- Developed action plans for delinquent accounts, including customer contact, collections, and loan extension negotiations.
- Maintained comprehensive control systems with effective policies and reporting procedures to support financial performance.
- Coordinated financial activities among project teams and head office finance, procurement, and legal departments.
- Delivered accurate and timely management information to key stakeholders, including project manager and board of directors.
Procurement & Logistics Manager
DIPLOMAT HIPP Distributor
Baku
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Oversaw vehicle operations, coordinating assignments, priorities, and maintenance to enhance efficiency.
- Directed warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, and freight movement teams.
- Developed logistics procedures that minimized costs and eliminated bottlenecks.
- Managed materials for administrative, operational, and customer-related processes effectively.
- Negotiated contracts with service and transportation vendors, securing favorable pricing and delivery schedules.
Finance Controller
DNS Computers
Baku
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Reviewed accounting procedures to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Evaluated current and historical financial information to uncover development opportunities.
- Completed month-end and year-end closing processes in compliance with GAAP.
- Directed accounting and budgeting policies across organizational units to ensure consistency.
- Advised management on effective strategies to meet short- and long-term objectives.
- Updated accounting technology to enhance system integrity and expedite office workflows.
- Coordinated accurate financial planning to address expected business changes.
- Assisted in budget formulation and prepared monthly variance analyses.
Audit Assistant
Deloitte Tohmatsu
Baku
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Evaluated cash reserves and accounting records to ensure accuracy of financial systems.
- Discussed financial and regulatory standards with company officials to recommend corrective strategies.
- Assessed efficiency and compliance of accounting procedures through comprehensive inspections.
- Delivered timely information to support management decisions based on current data.
- Presented audit findings through verbal reports and detailed written documentation.
- Completed all necessary paperwork within set deadlines.
- Regularly reviewed activities to identify improvement opportunities.
- Provided assistance to team members to sustain productivity and achieve project milestones.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Baku, Azerbaijan06-2007
Bachelor of Science - Economy and Management of Production And Service
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Azerbaijan06-2005
Skills
- Market analysis and financial reporting
- Market trend analysis
- Negotiation expertise
- Planning and organizing
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Price negotiation
- Supplier management and vendor acquisition
- Price negotiation and contract management
- Financial analysis and cash management
- Tax optimization and compliance knowledge
- Performance improvement strategies
- Global sourcing and supplier tracking
- Training facilitation
- Extensive vendor relations
Additional Information
ACCA, CIPS, Microsoft Office, 1C accounting, Finance and procurement
Publications
Oil Economy in Azerbaijan, Senior Thesis, 2003, Baku, Azerbaijan
Trainings And Certificates
- Public procurement of the Azerbaijan Republic, Azeraudit Consulting training center
- Supply chain management, business management school, Baku, Azerbaijan
- ACCA, F1 (Accounting in Business), passed
- ACCA, F2 (Managerial Accounting), passed
- ACCA, F3 (Financial Accounting), passed
- CIPS, diploma level, 31/08/25 Expected
- PMP diploma, 15/06/25 Expected
- Tax optimization and tax planning, Fincont Center, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Personal Information
- Business trips: true
- Relocation: true
- Citizenship: Azerbaijan
- Work permit: Azerbaijan
Languages
Azerbaijan
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- ACCA F1-F3
Timeline
Procurement Director
Almep Engineering Group LLC
01.2024 - Current
Group Procurement Manager
Renaissance Construction
08.2017 - 08.2020
Group Finance Manager
Renaissance Heavy Industry
01.2014 - 08.2017
Procurement & Logistics Manager
DIPLOMAT HIPP Distributor
01.2013 - 12.2013
Finance Controller
DNS Computers
06.2009 - 06.2012
Audit Assistant
Deloitte Tohmatsu
06.2008 - 06.2009
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Azerbaijan State Economic University
Bachelor of Science - Economy and Management of Production And Service
Azerbaijan State Economic University
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