SIBY THOMAS MBA CMA CPA

• 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.

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.