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sanath ahamed, Sr. Financial Reporting and Planning Analyst

sanath ahamed

Sr. Financial Reporting and Planning Analyst ·ECCO GULF WLL

Qatar

Master's degree, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 7 years, 9 months

Sr. Financial Reporting and Planning Analyst

May 2023 - Present

ECCO GULF WLL

Doha, Qatar

May 2023 - Present

• Designed, built, and maintained advanced financial models (DCF, scenario-based, sensitivity, and stress-testing
models, IRR, NPV) to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Conducted comprehensive valuation analysis, including Cost of Equity (CoE), Terminal Value (TV), Enterprise Value
(EV) to Equity Value conversion, and market multiple approaches (P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/BV).
• Supported senior management with model-driven insights for strategic planning, M&A evaluations, capital allocation,
and long-term business growth.
• Translated business strategies and assumptions into dynamic models simulating P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet
impacts, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Ensured model accuracy, integrity, and scalability through rigorous quality checks, thorough documentation, and
structured version control.
• Conducted detailed variance analysis of revenues and costs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; prepared and
presented root-cause reports to senior leadership.
• Delivered ad hoc financial analysis and reports using Power BI dashboards and SAP-based data, supporting budgeting,
forecasting, and benchmarking.
• Defined and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in partnership with business units and produced regular
management performance reports.
• Supported month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Performed detailed financial statement analysis, highlighting key KPIs and providing actionable insights for
management.
• Monitored working capital, liquidity, and cash flow, providing recommendations to strengthen financial efficiency..
• Optimized route profitability and management reporting workflows through data automation and performance reviews,
utilizing tools such as SAP FI/CO, Excel, and Power BI.
• Developed financial models and conducted ad hoc analysis to support investment evaluations and management
decisions.
• Ensured that all financial reports, budgeting inputs, and procurement submissions adhered to internal SAP system
definitions and reporting standards.

Company industry:
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Financial Analyst

February 2021 - March 2023

Byblos Contracting, Qatar

Doha, Qatar

February 2021 - March 2023

• Manage the finance team in overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure
accuracy in recording, reconciliation, and classification of financial transactions, timely documentation, and adherence to
regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Finalize the closing process for monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Conducted monthly P&L and balance sheet reviews, including AR, AP, WIP, GIT, GR/IR clearing, and changes in Net
Capital Employed (NCE).
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to support operational needs, optimize working capital and cash management strategies,
and ensure business continuity through effective cash flow management.
• Coordinate and manage the organizations budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational
needs while fostering departmental harmony. Conduct thorough financial forecasting to provide critical insights for strategic
planning and informed decision-making across the organization.
• Execute initial approvals on receivables and payables, ensuring timely payments and collections are performed in line
with comprehensive liquidity management strategies, as well as managing customer and vendor relationships effectively.
• Spearhead the audit process as the main liaison for external and internal audits, ensuring successful outcomes and timely
filing of tax and audit documentation.
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• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting procedures and systems, including internal control policies, to ensure
adherence and minimize errors.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators to effectively measure business performance and implement a comprehensive
management reporting system to provide valuable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop Power BI and Excel dashboards for data visualization, enhancing reporting capabilities. Serve as the sole
developer of several Power BI dashboards, using them to present complex data in intuitive and actionable formats.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Financial Analyst

August 2018 - January 2021

Farmchemie Pvt Ltd

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

August 2018 - January 2021

• Analyzing production costs, including direct materials, labor, and overhead, to help management make informed
decisions about pricing, production processes, and cost-saving measures.
• Performed cost analysis and margin reporting across multiple manufacturing units to support pricing, production, and
inventory decisions.
• Built advanced Excel models for product costing, standard vs. actual cost variance analysis, and monthly production
efficiency reports.
• Developed Power BI dashboards to monitor factory KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap rates,
throughput, and working capital trends.
• Conducted monthly budget-to-actual comparisons, highlighting critical deviations and presenting recommendations for
cost optimization.
• Prepares financial statements and other reports, and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Execute cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance.
• Support with annual budgets - prepares all allocations; monthly closing process and reconciliation of G/L accounts.
• Conducted sensitivity and scenario analysis to assess profitability under different production and sales volumes.
• Supported annual operating plans and rolling forecasts by consolidating input from production, procurement, and
finance teams.
• Partnered with plant managers and supply chain teams to analyze overhead absorption, capacity utilization, and BOM
(Bill of Materials) variances

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Education

The University Of Northampton

December 2024

December 2024

Master's degree, Accounting

United Kingdom

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Charted institute of management accountants

February 2023

February 2023

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

United Kingdom

University Of Sri Jayewardenepura

December 2020

December 2020

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Sri Lanka

Skills

Risk Analysis
Expert
Risk Analysis
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
problem solving
Expert
problem solving
Expert
excel
Expert
excel
Expert
communication
Expert
communication
Expert
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
DASHBOARD
Intermediate
DASHBOARD
Intermediate
DECISION MAKING
Intermediate
DECISION MAKING
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
Intermediate
POWER BI
Intermediate
POWER BI
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
power bi
Expert
power bi
Expert
Power Automate
Expert
Power Automate
Expert
Power Query
Expert
Power Query
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker

Memberships

Chartered institute of management accountants

member

August 2017

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PL-300 - Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst, Microsoft
Chartered Global Management Accountants of
ACMA
Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst
Microsoft Certified Power Bi data Analyst
May 2025
CIMA UK