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Hamza Benharkat, Director of Finance & Operations

Hamza Benharkat

Director of Finance & Operations ·Novo Nordisk Egypt

Egypt

Master's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 6 months

Director of Finance & Operations

February 2018 - Present

Novo Nordisk Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

February 2018 - Present

• Partner with commercial teams to drive growth opportunities for top and bottom line
• Lead the Financial & Strategic Planning of the affiliate
• Manage the Finance, Logistics & IT day-to-day operations
• Maintain high standards of compliance and internal controls
• Hire, develop and retain talents
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Manager, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

April 2013 - January 2018

Novo Nordisk Canada

Ontario, Canada

April 2013 - January 2018

• Lead the budgeting and planning cycles with high quality submissions and efficient processes
• Coordinate the monthly financial and performance analysis and present to the Executive Team to support timely and relevant business decisions
• Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly reporting to both Region & Headquarters
• Manage the Financial Planning & Analysis team according to the Novo Nordisk Way
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Business Planning Manager

February 2012 - March 2013

Novo Nordisk Canada

Ontario, Canada

February 2012 - March 2013

• Member of the Executive Team in charge of ensuring reporting & follow up on the implementation of decisions taken by the Executive Team
• Monitor company and department balanced score cards (BSC) on a monthly, quarterly and year-end basis. Present scores and analysis to the Executive Team
• Consolidate and review the LOB (Line of Business) MMRs (Monthly Management Reports)
• Prepare presentations for the President for use with Internal and External stakeholders (Business Review Meetings, All Employee Meetings, Industry meetings, National & Regional Sales Meetings…etc.)
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Senior Financial Analyst

May 2011 - February 2012

Novo Nordisk Canada

Ontario, Canada

May 2011 - February 2012

• Provide financial leadership, consultation, and business support to assigned business areas
• Actively participate and support assigned business areas in executing planning process deliverables
• Perform controlling, analysis and reporting functions for assigned business areas.
• Bring financial insights and deliverables into overall Finance processes including: month end, planning and reporting, expense management, risk and compliance
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

financial controller

February 2010 - April 2011

Novo Nordisk Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

February 2010 - April 2011

• Coordinate the budgeting planning processes
• Lead the “Customer Board” (Trade Receivable & DSO follow up)
• Lead the Monthly Sales Forecast and the “Customer Board” (Trade Receivable & DSO follow up)
• Industrial Controlling: Provide the Factory Management Team with different costing reports and analysis to optimize COGS, inventory management and better respond to market opportunities
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Budget & Business Development Manager

June 2009 - January 2010

Novo Nordisk Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

June 2009 - January 2010

• Coordination of Market researches with Marketing and Medical
• Sales forecasting and market analysis and insights (IMS)
• Manage timely delivery of Daily Sales cockpit (DSC) with insights as relevant
• Ad Hoc analysis for General Manager
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Business Analyst

October 2008 - June 2009

Novo Nordisk Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

October 2008 - June 2009

• Sales forecast and Market data analysis (IMS)
• Support business planning process
• Ad hoc analysis
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

internal auditor

December 2007 - October 2008

Novo Nordisk Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

December 2007 - October 2008

• Elaborate and execute an annual audit plan after the validation of the General Manager.
• Implement and follow up on recommendations of Corporate Audit
• Ensure local procedures and processes are in compliance with the company’s standards and guidelines
• Work on special projects with the Line of Business as relevant (costs and processes optimization)
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

internal auditor

December 2007 - October 2008

Novo Nordisk Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

December 2007 - October 2008

• Elaborate and execute an annual audit plan after the validation of the General Manager.
• Implement and follow up on recommendations of Corporate Audit
• Ensure local procedures and processes are in compliance with the company’s standards and guidelines
• Work on special projects with the Line of Business as relevant (costs and processes optimization)
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Internal Controller

January 2007 - November 2007

Novo Nordisk Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

January 2007 - November 2007

• Compliance with local legislation and Group guidelines
• Perform internal controls testing
• Coordination of the Internal Control Committee
• Regional and HQ compliance reporting
Company industry:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

EM Lyon Business School/Lyon3 University, France

September 2006

September 2006

Master's degree, Business Administration

France

Master's degree in Strategy, Management & Finance

Skills

Business partnering
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Business partnering
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Coaching
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Coaching
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Strategic thinking
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Strategic thinking
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Analytics
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Analytics
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Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

French

Expert

Hobbies and interests

Horseback riding, table tennis, formula 1 and football

Circle of Excellence Award for Driving Performance