Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Results-driven CFO, Senior Finance & Internal Audit Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across multinational corporations and consulting environments in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Proven success in improving EBITDA margins by up to 20%, reducing audit risks by 70%, and cutting operational costs by 30% through strategic financial restructuring, compliance enhancement, and ERP implementation. Expert in banking negotiations exceeding $250M, budget management of $400M, and deploying advanced audit frameworks that drive governance, transparency, and efficiency. Adept at leading cross-functional teams of up to 30 professionals, integrating digital systems like JD Edwards and Microsoft Dynamics GP, and advising business leaders on data-driven decisions that deliver measurable performance growth and long-term sustainability. Focused on transitioning from an advisory role to a senior leadership position, where I can have a direct, lasting impact on a company's financial trajectory. Currently, I am seeking new opportunities in senior finance leadership where I can leverage my experience in financial transformation to enhance profitability and drive long-term shareholder value. Ready to strengthen your financial resilience and pursue your ambitious goals? Let's connect for a brief discussion on how to get there.
• Act as a strategic advisor to 12+ business owners and department heads, delivering tailored accounting and audit solutions that align with operational goals. • Drive EBITDA margin improvements of 10–20% over 12–18 months by optimizing revenue streams and implementing cost-control initiatives across client portfolios. • Lead financial planning engagements that restructure departmental budgets, achieving sustained annual expense reductions of 15% through targeted resource allocation. • Elevate client financial performance by refining investment strategies, reassessing asset distribution, and aligning insurance coverage—resulting in a 20% uplift in measurable outcomes. • Implement a proactive audit tracking framework that cuts high-priority findings by 70% within six months, enhancing compliance and internal controls. • Integrate advanced data analytics into audit workflows to boost fraud detection capabilities and reduce manual review time by 40%, increasing overall audit efficiency. • Facilitate strategic planning sessions with corporate clients, translating business objectives into actionable financial roadmaps that support long-term growth. • Monitor and refine financial execution plans through periodic performance reviews, ensuring alignment with evolving market conditions and client priorities.
• Oversaw logistics operations for a team of 18, successfully managing a 20% surge in product volume without increasing headcount. • Executed a targeted local marketing campaign and upgraded the in-store experience, resulting in a 40% boost in customer acquisition and a 15% expansion in regional market share within one year. • Introduced a portfolio of high-margin products that contributed to a 25% growth in overall company revenue. • Negotiated and finalized strategic contracts with key regional distributors, generating $3.5 million in new annual revenue. • Streamlined supply chain workflows to improve delivery efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks during peak demand periods. • Conducted market analysis to identify untapped customer segments, driving tailored outreach initiatives that enhanced brand visibility. • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales and operations teams to align product launches with regional demand trends, accelerating time-to-market and maximizing revenue impact.
• Led and mentored a team of 12 accountants and financial analysts, boosting overall productivity by 20% while fostering a culture of continuous process enhancement. • Spearheaded the deployment of the JD Edwards ERP system, streamlining financial operations and shortening the monthly close cycle by 40%. • Negotiated two major bank loans totaling AED 150 million at a reduced interest rate of 1.5%, securing over AED 2 million in cost savings compared to initial offers. • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless ERP integration, minimizing disruption and accelerating user adoption across finance teams. • Strengthened internal reporting accuracy and timeliness by redesigning workflows and automating reconciliation processes. • Championed performance reviews and skill development initiatives that elevated team capabilities and aligned individual goals with organizational priorities.
• Led a team of 30 financial and accounting managers while regularly presenting strategic insights and performance updates to the managing director. • Negotiated and secured USD 100 million in banking facilities, playing a key role in strengthening the company’s financial position and funding growth initiatives. • Managed a $400 million corporate budget, surpassing financial targets by 10% through the execution of cost-optimization strategies that delivered $1 million in annual savings. • Deployed Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) across all business units, standardizing financial processes and enhancing system-wide reporting efficiency.
• Reported directly to the President and Group CEO, providing strategic oversight and financial leadership across high-value development initiatives. • Supervised the construction of the Grand Hills Hotel and Spa, a five-star resort comprising 118 rooms and 52 luxury residences, ensuring adherence to quality and budget benchmarks. • Recovered $200,000 in duplicate vendor payments by uncovering contract discrepancies and instituting robust verification protocols. • Designed and executed an internal audit framework that reduced operational costs by 30% and lowered construction defect rates by 10% through enhanced material inspection schedules.