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SIBY THOMAS MBA CMA CPA, Group Finance Manager

SIBY THOMAS MBA CMA CPA

Group Finance Manager·SPK Holding

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Finace

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 5 months

Group Finance Manager

November 2023 - Present

SPK Holding

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2023 - Present

• Transitioned from Group Finance Manager to Finance Manager, leveraging extensive experience in multi-industry environments.
• Prepared and reviewed comprehensive financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.
• Spearheaded group-level budgeting and rolling forecasts, aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
• Enhanced long-term financial planning processes, contributing to effective group consolidation and strategic decision-making.
• Fostered collaboration across departments to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Utilized advanced financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Group Finance Manager

November 2023 - Present

SPK HOLDING

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2023 - Present

Multi-Industry Business Group (F&B, Food Production, Franchise, Facility Management, Digital Marketing, Car Care Units, Interior Fit-Out, etc.)
Multi Industry Business Group / GCC
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Lead group-level budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning, supporting strategic business objectives and group consolidation.
• Influence business strategy, pricing, expansion, investment decisions, and new ventures with sound financial insights.
• Develop financial models, scenario analysis, and investment appraisals for new projects, CapEx, and expansion initiatives.
• Deliver financial performance analysis, highlighting trends, variances, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Design and implement MIS dashboards and KPIs for real-time financial performance tracking.
• Partner with executive leadership on pricing strategies, cost-reduction initiatives, and profitability enhancement.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, liquidity planning, and treasury operations across multiple regions.
• Manage banking relationships, funding facilities, and fintech solutions for short- and long-term financing.
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, Including Tanzania (VAT, Corporate Tax, Custom audit, WHT) and coordinate tax filings with external advisors.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of audit findings.
• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Oversee ERP system implementation and optimization to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop cross-border finance teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

June 2016 - October 2023

Alkhalij enterprises LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

June 2016 - October 2023

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Head Accounts Finance

September 2011 - June 2016

Nestlet Toll House Cafe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2011 - June 2016

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Chief Accountant

August 2008 - July 2011

appetite catering company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2008 - July 2011

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Sr. Accountant

December 2002 - July 2008

Omar ali balsharaf trading

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2002 - July 2008

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Australia CPA

June 2022

June 2022

Master's degree, Finace

United Arab Emirates

Calicut university

August 2020

August 2020

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Theology

India

Certified institute of Management accountant CMA

May 2013

May 2013

Master's degree, Business Analysis and cost analysis

United Arab Emirates

Institute of business management

April 2012

April 2012

Master's degree, Master of Business Management (MBA)

India

calicut university

April 1995

April 1995

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commers ( Costing and accounting )

India

Skills

Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
MIS Reporting
Expert
MIS Reporting
Expert
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
MIS Reporting
Expert
MIS Reporting
Expert
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Budget Forecast
Expert
Budget Forecast
Expert
Financial planning
Expert
Financial planning
Expert
Working Capital Management
Expert
Working Capital Management
Expert
Finance and Banking
Expert
Finance and Banking
Expert
Funds management
Expert
Funds management
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Tax and compliance
Expert
Tax and compliance
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Malayalam

Native Speaker

Memberships

Toast Master Club

Secretary

April 2020

Training and Certifications

Training
C P A
Australia CPA
C M A
Certified institute of Management Accountant

Hobbies and interests

Volleyball and Badminton play