Sabir Cholayil

▪ Financial Planning & Analysis: Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to guide strategic business decisions. Analyzed revenue, costs, margins, and cash flows to optimize profitability across multiple product lines and sales channels.
▪ E-commerce & Retail Finance Operations: Oversaw online and offline sales reconciliations, payment processing, and inventory cost management. Ensured accurate tracking of promotions, discounts, and sales events.
▪ Reporting & Compliance: Prepared detailed financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports. Ensured compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
▪ Team & Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with marketing, operations, and procurement teams to align financial strategy with business growth. Mentored junior finance staff and coordinated with external auditors.
▪ Process Improvement: Implemented financial systems and tools to streamline reporting, improve cash flow management, and enhance operational efficiency.
▪ Oversee cross-border remittances and banking relationships, ensuring adherence to UAE and
international regulations.
▪ Collaborate with management to evaluate investment opportunities, feasibility studies, and cost optimization initiatives.
▪ Supervise and mentor the finance team, driving efficiency and fostering professional development.
▪ Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure statutory compliance and smooth year-end closing.

▪ In charge of budget preparation, analyzing variance, ascertaining reasons for the same and keeping the management informed of trends on a regional basis.
▪ Provided budget planning report and financial oversight for corporate Skill teams
▪ Bolstered annual budget and business plan through identification of undeveloped and untapped cost streams.
▪ Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in Finance Administrate budget planning.
▪ Managed and allocated an $8.6 million budget, implementing cost-control measures that reduced administrative expenses by $3 million
▪ Performed complex financial and budget analyses on Admin Expenses and Ford’s Global headcounts to determine required funding.
▪ Leading a team of personnel and working on a large mandate encompassing strategy, budgets,
management reporting, development of systems, internal control processes and fund flow management.
▪ Process monthly and Quarterly Journal Entries in IERP SAP system