Chief Financial Officer (cfo)
Dose Cafe
Total years of experience :17 years, 7 months
Participate the Monthly Executive committee, Quarterly Audit Committee Meeting and BoD Meeting.
Lead and coordinate the reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare reports for the management team and stakeholders as needed, providing crucial insights into the company's financial performance.
Develop organizational budget strategies and establish a long-term financial forecasting process for Commercial Operations, contributing to effective financial planning and resource allocation.
Take the lead in developing company financial policies and procedures while ensuring their proper implementation to strengthen internal controls and compliance.
Provide expert advice on cost and financial matters related to existing projects, conducting in-depth analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved financial performance.
Manage the Business Unit's treasury function, including developing a strategic treasury plan and planning necessary bank facilities to support operational and strategic needs, securing a healthy cash flow position for the company.
Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the delivery of interim and year-end financial requirements, ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting.
Drove financial leadership by overseeing budgeting, financial analysis, costing, and reporting for three factories and more than 340 restaurants, ensuring financial performance optimization across a diverse range of locations. Managed financial statements and profitability reporting for KSA and Bahrain, providing essential support to headquarters and business unit teams. Participated in quarterly board of directors (BOD) presentations, contributing to informed decision-making. Ensured the proper development and application of effective internal control processes, proactively identifying potential business risks and their expected impact on operations, thus enabling early warnings and risk mitigation strategies. Led the implementation of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and provided crucial financial support to the management committee, aiding in strategic decision-making and resource allocation. Evaluated investment proposals and assisted top management in making reliable business decisions, helping the organization allocate resources effectively and pursue profitable opportunities. Took the lead in cost-saving projects and provided the management team with reliable inputs, driving cost efficiency and improving the company's bottom line.
Streamlined and improved business processes to align with industry standards. Ensured consistent tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and guided business partners toward adherence to plans, fostering better performance and efficiency.
Successfully enhanced sales return adherence to company policy, resulting in reduced discrepancies and a more accurate financial picture. Implemented a robust promotion cost tracking system to enhance cost management and transparency.
Led the annual budget preparation process, providing critical financial insights and executive commentary. Effectively monitored and tracked performance against the budget, enabling agile adjustments and data-driven decision-making.
Achieved excellence in financial reporting, producing accurate and timely financial statements, and delivering valuable insights to support strategic decision-making by the executive team.
Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of cooperation and alignment to achieve common business goals.