Noorani Ali
About Noorani Ali
Noorani Ali serves as the Vice President of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at Blend, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Xome, Assurant, and Delta Air Lines.
Current Role at Blend
Noorani Ali serves as the Vice President of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at Blend, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads the Corporate FP&A team, focusing on the creation and implementation of annual budget planning, which includes headcount and vendor planning. She collaborates closely with the CEO and CFO to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across all subsidiaries and functions. Additionally, she assists in treasury operations, including cash management.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current role, Noorani Ali held several significant positions in finance. She worked at Xome as Vice President of Finance from 2020 to 2021, and previously served as Senior Director of Business Analytics, Insights & Financial Performance at the same company from 2018 to 2020. Her experience also includes serving as Senior Director of Data Analysis, Reporting & Insights at Assurant from 2015 to 2018, and as Principal Management Consultant at Sabre Airline Solutions from 2013 to 2015.
Educational Background
Noorani Ali earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from The George Washington University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she studied International Management Audit Certification at the London School of Economics.
Leadership and Team Development
At Blend, Noorani Ali is responsible for managing, hiring, inspiring, and developing finance talent within the Corporate FP&A team. Her leadership has contributed to the team's effectiveness in financial planning and analysis, which has resulted in significant cost efficiencies. She has saved over $150 million through strategic financial planning initiatives.
Career Milestones
Noorani Ali has held various roles throughout her career that have contributed to her expertise in financial analysis and management. She worked at Delta Air Lines as Senior Manager of International Alliances and Joint Venture Partnerships from 2009 to 2012 and as Program Manager of Financial Profitability & Analysis from 2002 to 2007. Her diverse experience across different organizations has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.