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Silver Lining UAEManaging Director
Sep. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates · HybridFractional CFO duties in UAE, assisting companies to manage their finances effectively, navigate challenges, and achieve their growth objectives. Analysing financial data and providing insights to support strategic decision-making as per the following: Business Strategy and Planning: •Strategic visioning and goal setting •Comprehensive business planning •Market analysis and competitive positioning Financial Management: •Financial analysis and forecasting •Budgeting and cost optimization •Cash flow management and financial planning Operations and Process Improvement: •Streamlining workflows and processes •Performance optimization •Efficiency and productivity enhancement Assisting start-up with fundraising efforts by assisting in the preparation financial documents, pitch decks, and investment proposals. Identifying potential investors and cultivating relationships with angel investors, and other funding sources.
InterCorp UAEChief Financial Officer
Jul. 2022 - Aug. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-siteManage all aspects of the Groups financial well-being and operations in UAE with the owners, performing effective risk management and planning the organization’s financial strategy for the future.
Working for a start-up in the personal fitness, F&B and children’s soft play sectors, overseeing business openings, creating financing reporting and statistical analysis. Develop financial strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking/direction. Oversaw direct reports in finance, HR, and IT.
Rexel EmiratesChief Financial Officer
Nov. 2019 - Jun. 2022Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-siteAssist CEO with high-level decisions about policy and strategy for both UAE and KSA entities. Oversee the company’s financial activity, including budgeting, reporting, contracts, and risk management. Ensuring legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations of both UAE and KSA.
Identify and address financial risks and opportunities in the Middle East and supervise the financial reporting and budgeting. Track and ensure cash flows are appropriate and sustainable and provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization. Working within the Oil & Gas and construction sectors, overseeing project supply and cashflow to ensure margins are maintained and managing direct reports across finance, procurement, HR, and IT.
Inenco Group Pty LimitedSenior Project Manager - Integrations
Jan. 2019 - Oct. 2019NSW · On-siteLeading in the due diligence of acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand and coordinated and drove the integration of business acquisitions into the relevant business stream. Prepare a comprehensive appraisal of any business to be acquired, establishing its assets and liabilities and evaluating its commercial potential and suitability and gathering the necessary information on actual or potential risks involved in the investment. Taking the lead role in the smooth and efficient integration of the acquisitions, focusing on the seamless continuity of operations, risk management and synergy extraction, I was able to effectively manage complex projects and drive successful outcomes in acquisitions through accuracy and completeness in all aspects of acquisition planning, documentation, and execution.
RexelChief Financial Officer
Jun. 2017 - Sep. 2018Singapore · On-siteImplemented strategic initiatives and fostered a culture of resilience, innovation, and collaboration, which led to the turnaround of non-performing businesses across Southeast Asia and positioned them for sustainable growth and long-term success. I drove strategies to optimise the finance function and reduce tax obligations across all SEA entities. I engaged cross-functionally to steer the company’s direction and advance tactical initiatives as a member of the executive team. Ensure timely and precise management, statutory and regulatory reporting and led financial budgeting and forecasting. Directed the cash flow, CAPEX, working capital and treasury functions in 7 SEA countries, developing and monitoring internal control systems and report risk issues to Group audit committee. Oversaw direct reports in finance, HR, and IT.
Rexel Asia PacificFP&A Director
Jan. 2015 - May. 2017Shanghai City, China · On-siteTransferred to regional head office to align APAC countries reporting with Group rules. Trained country finance teams on standard reporting to APAC and Group. Reviewed financial performance and action plans to advise management on decision making for operations in SEA, the Middle East, India, New Zealand, and Australia. Coordinated 3-year plans, forecasts, pre-budget and budgeting processes for APAC operating countries. Examined investment applications and prepared related presentations for investment committee.
RexelChief Financial Officer
Jun. 2013 - Jan. 2015Auckland, New Zealand · On-siteAdvanced to achieve sound financial structure by introducing internal controls, policies, procedures, processes, and best practices. Aligned New Zealand financial reporting with IFRS and Group management accounting and reporting standards. Assessed financial impact of performance action plans for initiatives such as gross margin optimisation, cash collection and inventory reduction. Communicated with bankers, auditors, customers, and suppliers. Coordinated pre-budget, budgeting and 3-year planning process. Trained finance team and new hires. Led direct reports across finance, accounting, HR, and IT.
Rexel AustraliaGroup Financial Controller
Jan. 2006 - May. 2013North Ryde, NSW, Australia · On-siteResponsible for overseeing the financial activities and reporting of the group of companies within the larger corporate structure. My primary role involved ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information across the group, reporting to the APAC zone. My designation meant I led the shared service finance function for 7 entities. I analysed existing processes and procedures to determine areas for improvement, ensuring my team conveying data and commentary to finance managers for business forecasting. I led the regulatory reporting for revenue management, statutory and Group reporting, transfer pricing of intergroup funding, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting. I managed balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balances, GST, fixed assets, and bank account reconciliations prepared by my team, as I oversaw the accounting team, banking, and payroll personnel.
OrotonGroupFinance Manager
Jan. 2005 - Jun. 2006Sydney, NSW, Australia · On-siteOroton Group Ltd Jan 05 – Jun 06
Finance Manager
Fashion wholesaler and retailer with outlets based across Australia and New Zealand - 98 stores. I was responsible for the overview of the total finance and administration function, incorporating 16 direct reports for all the business units, reporting into the CFO (brands were Oroton, Polo Ralph Lauren, Marcs, Morrissey, Aldo, and Aspect). I liaised with buying teams to develop importing processes with overseas manufacturers. I also worked with external auditors to provide information required for audit and shareholders. I reported monthly to Executive Committee, providing finance and administrative updates and was responsible for development and implementation of AIRFS for the whole business. I assisted the Commercial Managers and finance team in half and full year forecasting, and developed the month-end process by function, including reporting. I was responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and finance functions which involved: ► Analysis of shareholding and applicable statistics on share pricing ► Being a member of Supply Chain Improvement Process reporting group ► Development of GRIR process and overseas payments (stock costing and foreign currency effects)
Woolworths LimitedFinance Manager
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2004Strathfield, NSW, Australia · On-siteBusiness: Freestanding Liquor - Retail liquor outlets based across Australia - 165 stores. I was responsible for the overview of the total finance and administration function for division and business units. I reported monthly to Executive Committee and assisted the Business Managers in fiscal policy and control. I prepared the annual operating plans and annual budgets, as well as on-going forecasting and strategy development. I was the divisional representative for business in Woolworth’s liquor systems strategy as well as the divisional representative for business in Woolworths Gift Card project.
Woolworths LimitedPerformance Analyst
Nov. 2001 - Jan. 2004Strathfield, NSW, Australia · On-siteBusiness: Freestanding Liquor – Retail liquor outlets based across Australia - 159 stores (Relocation from WA to NSW). I provided financial and analytical support to business operational teams through the development of nationally consistent reporting tools and created benchmarking tools for the executive team. I prepared quantitative and qualitative measurement reports of the businesses, comparing with set goals. I analysed the financial performance of the operational channels to identify areas of opportunity. I performed ongoing benchmark studies to understand the relative performance of individual stores and implemented best practice across stores. I analysed the month end P&L results and weekly profitability indicators reporting findings for management to act upon.
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