Sarah Dahdouh

Lead the full global planning cycle for a $200M business, managing budgeting,
forecasting, and strategic targets across multiple regions and functions.
Designed and implemented the 2026 Planning model, including templates, cost
structures, timelines, and executive reporting used by VPs, Directors, and CFO office.
Improved planning accuracy and reporting quality by building financial models in SAP
BW/BEX and Power BI, enabling faster and more reliable C-suite decision-making.
Delivered profitability and contribution margin insights across segments (DB, WIC, ACE,
Corporate), supporting pricing strategy and cost optimization initiatives.
Rebuilt COGS, GP%, overhead, and cost allocation frameworks, making planning more
transparent and consistent across plants (RC, PDC, MAM).
Created automated dashboards for revenue, GP, COGS, Capex, and Opex performance,
reducing manual reporting time and improving senior leadership visibility.
Partnered with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance) to align
assumptions, validate data, and ensure coherent planning inputs.
Strengthened internal governance by standardizing FP&A processes and introducing
controls that reduced forecast variance and data errors.
Prepared CFO and CEO-level presentations with clear financial storytelling, bridging
complex data into concise strategic messages.
Recognized internally as the go-to resource for rapid problem-solving, planning
structure, template design, and high-pressure financial deliverables.

Built real-time financial dashboards using SAP BEX and Power BI, improving
visibility into operational and commercial performance for senior leadership.
Conducted KPI analysis across revenue, GP, and cost lines, enabling more accurate
forecasting and variance explanation.
Standardized reporting templates and introduced data-quality checks that
reduced reporting errors by 20%.
Supported monthly closing, forecast updates, and management reporting by
extracting and validating data from SAP BW and operational sources.
Provided analytical support to Operations and Sales teams, helping align
assumptions and improve forecasting accuracy.

Delivered regional financial reporting covering UAE, KSA, Oman, Bahrain, and
Lebanon, improving forecasting accuracy by 30% through stronger variance analysis.
Enhanced internal controls and collaborated with cross-functional teams to increase
reporting precision by 20%.
Led variance analysis and balance sheet/P&L reviews, identifying trends and risks for
business unit leaders and regional management.
Supported audit processes with Big Four firms, ensuring compliance with IFRS and
internal governance standards.
Built advanced Excel models to streamline reporting cycles and improve the quality
of financial insights.

Managed financial and tax reporting for 15+ entities under IFRS and French GAAP.
Coordinated with Big Four auditors to ensure accurate consolidation and
compliance.
Improved reporting timelines and strengthened internal controls across business
units