Group Finance Manager
JARIR Investment
Total des années d'expérience :23 years, 11 Mois
Strategic Business Partner with hands‑on expertise in providing
decision support and business analysis to achieve Sales & EBITDA
targets and maximize profitability.
* Drive long‑term financial modeling, annual operating planning,
capital budgeting and resource allocation decisions to ensure
achievement of targeted returns; review monthly financial results and
provide MD&A commentary and financial reports to the Board.
* Proactively manage working capital and ensure proper liquidity is in
place to support current business needs and capital investment
required for on‑going retail expansion through e>ective cash
management and collaboration with banks to refinance term loan to
lower payments and secure revolver capacity.
* Lead financial planning, forecasting and strategic plan processes.
* Provide advice on investment opportunities and financial strategies
to maintain sound financial health for the companies.
* Overseeing the company's financial performance and identified
areas for potential improvements resulting in cost reduction &
growth profit.
*Represent Company in all communications on financial and control
issues with the BOD, Audit Committee, Company Owners, Financial
Institutions, Auditors, Government Authorities & Other Third Parties.
* Developed methods to eliminate financial risk to the companies as
well as analyzed financial reports & market trends; Provide insightful
information to the board to support them in critical decision making.
* Established and maintained financial policies and procedures for
the company; adhered to financial regulations and legislation.
• Provide executive leadership in continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and offer recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek full range of potential generating business solutions.
Key Accomplishments
Strategy
• Evaluate and advice on the fiscal of long-range planning, introduction of new programmes / strategies and regulatory action.
• Oversees the company's risk management, including general liability and related insurance coverage and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with investment advisors to provide executive management and the Board of Trustees with advice on management of the investment portfolio and takes all Board approved actions regarding the portfolio.
Budget
• Initiate and drive the financial budgeting process in partnership with the CEO on the basis of the operational plan in order to ensure that the operational targets are aligned with the financial targets
• Maintain visibility into the activities and board driven decisions of risk, internal control, and compliance to ensure that finance strategy and operations are in line with the expectation of Board committees.
Financial
• Manage financial performance by measuring, and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variance to ensure the company is tracking to the financial targets set by the CEO and the Board.
• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, expenses and all financial statements to pinpoint potential areas for improvement.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implication of real estate and other business activities.
Accounting
• Lead Accounting, Control, Treasury, Tax functions for the company.
• Selected to Manage & Lead global team of +20 Finance & IT professional to drive & support the Business Transformation efforts across the company with direct responsibility for ERP System (Oracle E-Business Suite) Implementation.
• Participate in developing new business and assist the CEO and COO in the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, identifying new funding opportunities, and determining the cost-effectiveness of future service delivery. It will include working with other key senior persons of the organization to ensure financial and operational success through cost-benefit analysis and compliance with all related contractual and programmatic requirements.
• Effectively managed organizational change, conflicts & expectations and enjoyed excellent top-to-bottom support throughout the project.
Achievements:
• Successfully implemented Oracle E-Business Suite system that add some 20% efficiency in 2016.
• Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) is a multinational construction conglomerate headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
FINANCE MANAGER
• Global Finance Executive and Business Transformation Expert who leverages financial analysis, operations and global business expertise to build infrastructures and drives growth, margin improvements, and business turnaround with contagious enthusiasm.
• Solid cross-functional experience in operations and headquarters.
• Board, strategic thinker who grasps the implications of critical issues and quickly formulate and implements action plans.
• Interfaces comfortably in multicultural setting with diverse internal/external stakeholder groups to foster consensus for direction, vision and organizational alignment.
The Landmark Group is one of the largest retail and hospitality organisations in the Middle East, Africa and India.
FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER
Manage a team of 15 leading all company planning, forecasting, and financial accounting/reporting on a regular basis that include monthly financial statements, budgeting, and Inter-company accounts reconciliation.
Key Accomplishments:
• Presented the company results at monthly review meetings with CFO and Executives team, explaining variances from plan and providing guidance on the rest of year outlook.
• Lead and manage successfully the implementation of Oracle ERP System.
TEMSA, one of Turkey’s leading automotive companies, manufactures and distributes buses and coaches under its own brand in domestic and international markets.
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Partnered with leadership team providing critical insights to the strategy, business plan and financial development of the company.
Key Accomplishments:
• Directed and managed accounting operations on daily basis; guided accountants to obtain the performance which meet the organization's policies and standards.
• Reconciled routine and complex general ledger accounts for monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting requirements.
British American Tobacco plc (BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Oversees accounting, close process, policies and procedures, consolidating reporting package, financial analytics, intercompany reconciliation, local tax and compliance, statutory requirements (US GAAP and IFRS).
Key Accomplishments:
• Successfully implemented SAP ERP system.
• Accelerated the close and established accounting processes and policies.
• Improved compliance of statutory fillings and designed financial and accounting controls.
• Recognized and mentored a team of 10.
A multinational professional services network headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
STAFF AUDITOR
Actively participated in the audit of multinational and national companies. Reviewed client's records, document and gathered audit evidence.
Certified Management Accountant
Certified Management Accountant
BS.C Commerce, Major. Finance & Accounting
BS.C Commerce, Major. Finance & Accounting