FADI BAKER

• Managed financial reporting and compliance for distributors in Sweden, Finland, Norway and
Denmark, supporting cross-border operations exceeding EUR 30M annually.
• Prepare consolidated reports aligned with Saudia headquarters reporting framework
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, VAT, and tax regulations
• Coordinate with external auditors, accountants, and legal advisors in Sweden, Finland,
Norway and Denmark.
• Improved collections efficiency, reducing DSO (days sales outstanding) by approximately
20% through tighter credit and follow-up controls.

• Led budgeting and cost optimization initiatives that improved gross margin by 6-8% within
one year.
• Developed pricing, BOM, and product costing models to support profitability analysis
• Implemented cost control measures across production, logistics, and overheads
• Improved inventory accuracy from 80% to 98% through ERP-driven controls and cycle
counts.
• Automated financial reporting dashboards, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.
• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and managed audits
• Managed working capital, banking facilities, letters of credit, and cash flow
• Built and supervised a high-performing finance team
• Collaborated with supply chain and factory operations to identify inefficiencies, renegotiate
supplier contracts, and optimize purchase cycles.
• Enhanced inventory processes, including cycle counts, ABC classification, lead time analysis,
and stock reconciliation accuracy.

• Provided financial advisory services, including budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial
modeling for both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
• Developed and enhanced finance structures and standard operating procedures (SOPs),
particularly for startup companies.
• Designed financial plans and supported clients in developing investment strategies.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised junior consultants, supporting team development and
performance.

• Managed financial oversight for multi-donor projects totaling USD 10M+, ensuring timely
reporting and donor compliance.
• Managed project finances including budgeting, accounting, banking, cash management, and
donor reporting
• Improved monthly cash forecasting accuracy to above 95%, supporting uninterrupted
project implementation.
• Streamlined vendor and consultant payment processes, reducing payment delays by 40%.
• Prepared financial reports for management, headquarters, and international donors
• Coordinated audits and ensured compliance with donor and local regulations
• Supervised finance staff and collaborated with program managers on budget planning
• Managed payroll, vendor payments, and cash controls
• Strengthened payroll and HR-finance coordination, ensuring 100% on-time payroll
processing.
• Designed and enforced cost control frameworks for the donors.

• Led regional budgeting and financial management for USD 50M+ in donor-funded programs
across 6 country offices.
• Managed donor-funded grants (USAID, CDC, UNICEF, WHO)
• Ensured 100% compliance with donor requirements, resulting in zero major audit findings
over 5 consecutive years.
• Improved budget utilization accuracy from 85% to over 97% through strengthened
forecasting and variance analysis.
• Increased cost recovery rates by 12-15% by improving cost allocation methodologies
between HQ and field offices.
• Reduced audit cycle time by 30% through improved documentation, SOPs, and internal
controls.
• Prepared consolidated financial statements and donor reports
• Ensured correct allocation of costs between HQ and country offices, improving cost recovery
rates.
• Controlled program budgets, monitored burn rates, and ensured compliance with donor
cost principles.
• Developed SOPs and internal financial controls to strengthen governance.
• Coordinated external audits (IFRS, A133, donor audits)
• Managed treasury operations, cash transfers, and foreign currency exposure
• Supervised finance and admin teams and delivered capacity-building training

• Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis
• Forecast quarterly and annual profits
• Prepare cost projections
• Analyze and report on the current financial status
• Conduct thorough research of historical financial data
• Explore investment options and present risks and opportunities
• Compare anticipated and actual results and identify areas of improvement
• Participate in budgeting (for departments and projects)
• Reviews complex financial accounting work processes, systems, and procedures
for efficient workflow and conformity with accounting principles
• Policies and procedures consultant.
• Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create
revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
• Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate
stakeholders.
• Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variances and capitalize on
industry trends.
• Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
• Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in
operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
• Developed and implemented financial models to analyze complex information and
assess health of the organization.

• Prepared consolidated IFRS financial statements
• Managed AP, AR, reconciliations, accruals, and fixed assets
• Developed budgets and monitored departmental performance
• Supported internal and external audits