General Manager Finance
Al Futtaim Automotive
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :25 years, 3 أشهر
Al-Futtaim Automotive UAE - Dubai
Auto industry leader in UAE. Key brands include Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, Ram and Automall. Other sectors include Bodyshop, Commercial Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Financial Services, Tyres & Batteries, Motorbikes, Rental & Leasing, Workshop & Industrial Equipment.
Accomplishments
• Formulated and developed financial goals, strategies and investment, in accordance with Al Futtaim Automotive leadership and Al Futtaim Group.
• Managed and developed policies, controls, teams, compliance, risk analysis and tax management, in accordance with new UAE Cluster management structures.
• Managed related aspects of key business transformation initiatives across UAE.
• Managed implementation of UAE requirements for VAT introduction.
• Developed finance team structures, consolidating and optimizing existing reporting lines and resources (180 finance associates).
Auto industry leader in UAE. Key brands include Toyota, Lexus, Hino Trucks and Toyota Material Handling Equipment. Services include New and Pre-owned Units Sales, Finance & Insurance products, Parts Sales & Distribution, as well as Vehicle Service & Maintenance.
Accomplishments
•Implemented management reporting to track operating and financial metrics as well as key balance sheet items to enhance commercial operations capabilities.
•Developed Process & Compliance department to support business across audit & compliance, policies, standard operating procedures and process engineering.
•Implemented systems and controls for company relating to policies, financial reporting, treasury management, procurement, internal audit including new IT systems.
•Developed finance team structures, consolidating and optimizing existing reporting lines and resources (120 finance associates).
•Managed key cost savings initiatives to improve operating leverage in line with best practice KPIs.
•Financial partnering & advisory for implementation of Pre-owned vehicle business, leasing and service maintenance products.
Auto industry leader, operating in 11 countries across Middle East, Africa and Asia. Key brands include Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, Ram, Automall, Nissan, Suzuki, Renault, Datsun. Other sectors include Bodyshop, Commercial Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Financial Services, Tyres & Batteries, Motorbikes, Rental & Leasing, Workshop & Industrial Equipment, with additional subsidiaries and joint ventures in Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
Accomplishments
•Managed FP&A, management reporting and business investment analysis on behalf of Finance Director Automotive.
•Managed strategic greenfield operations.
•Developed approach for introduction of Central Procurement and Marketing departments.
•Developed blueprint for Finance support services on 5 and 10 year horizon.
Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) - Dubai
Building technology and security solutions leader, operating in 10 countries across the Middle East. Key solutions include energy management, fire & life safety, connected services, HVAC & building management systems, integrated security and intelligent buildings. Landmark projects include Burj Khalifa, Meydan, Dubai Metro, Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai Airport, Salalah Airport Oman, Masdar City KSA.
Accomplishments
• Formulated and developed financial goals, strategies and investment, in accordance with EMEA and global management.
• Managed company restructuring and business turn-around measures in UAE recession.
• Managed purchase accounting and integration activities for KSA acquisitions and market entry.
• Managed exit from Egyptian market including closure and tax audit requirements.
• Development and implementation of India Shared Service Center.
• Improved audit & compliance rating from “key concern” to “best in class”, Honeywell HBS, EMEA.
Siemens Building Technologies, Security Solutions Division - Dubai
Security solutions leader, operating in 5 countries across the Lower Gulf. Key solutions include fire & life safety and integrated security solutions. Landmark projects include Dubai Police Call Center, Dubai government CCTV network, Qatar Coast Guard Marine Radar Solution, DP World Ports Solution.
Accomplishments
• Formulated and developed financial goals, strategies and investment, in accordance with EMEA management.
• Managed company restructuring and business turn-around enabling rapid expansion.
• Implemented governance and compliance improvements in line with global strategy.
• Developed and managed central procurement department.
• Implemented first ISO certification.
Siemens, Mobile Communications - Dubai
Accomplishments
Mobile telecommunications leader with global operations, with 10 countries in the Middle East region. Key solutions include design, building, operations and maintenance of cellular telecommunication networks.
Accomplishments
•Financial account management for key accounts Ufone Pakistan and Du UAE.
•Managed turn-around of existing Ufone Pakistan business, including restructuring of local company reporting, governance, compliance and personnel structures.
•Developed and implemented new account office for Du in UAE.
•Managed key contract negotiations for build and maintenance of new network and expansion phases.
Siemens, Mobile Communications - Munich, Germany and Dubai
Accomplishments
• Financial project management for key accounts Watanya Kuwait, Q-Tel Qatar, Sabafon Yemen, Cingular USA, Telenor Brazil.
• Managed financial compliance review and rectification for Brazil local company.
• Managed financial accounting and compliance review of Telenor Brazil account that lead to positive restatement.
Siemens, Mobile Communications - Munich, Germany
Accomplishments
• Managed sales bid responsibilities for Motorola China, America Movil Columbia and Cable & Wireless Caribbean.
• Managed sales support and logistics for selected China Unicom projects.
• Assisted transition and localization of P&L responsibilities and business account ownership for China.
Mindbreed - Saarbruecken, Germany
E-Commerce based toy distributor, operating in Germany with retail and dealer sales channels.
Accomplishments
• Managed development of own E-Commerce platform
• Managed key supplier negotiations and distributor rights
• Development and management of commission based sales channels