Finance Manager – FP&A & Business Performance (Interim / Contract) at Ordable (2025-10 – 2026-01)
Direct report to Co-Founders to support multi-country teams
- Led end-to-end FP&A function for a multi-jurisdiction SaaS business, delivering financial planning, performance reporting and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.
- Designed and maintained executive performance dashboards tracking revenue trends, product margin dynamics, OPEX drivers and key business metrics including Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC).
- Ensured financial reporting governance to IFRS standards and VAT compliance; standardized financial statements and management reporting processes across business units.
- Identified control gaps in cash management across multiple locations and recommended mitigation frameworks; assessed payroll compliance with local regulatory requirements.
- Implemented automated financial workflows for receivables management and reporting, improving submission accuracy and reducing manual effort.
- Consistently delivered quantified, board-ready insights for shareholder value.
Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A & Performance Management at Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (2021-01 – 2022-12)
Direct report to Senior manager
- Delivered FP&A support across logistics, transportation and oil & gas divisions, providing senior leadership with monthly performance reviews, variance analysis and forward-looking forecasts.
- Led divisional budgeting and rolling reforecast processes in collaboration with business line heads, developing a 2x revenue growth roadmap with clear OPEX and margin improvement targets.
- Conducted investment and ROI analysis for US Military contracts and government tenders using IRR, Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis frameworks, with findings presented directly to C-suite for strategic decision-making.
- Designed and implemented a KPI governance framework at business-unit and individual levels, enabling continuous performance monitoring and variance reporting to senior management.
- Led cross-functional turnaround strategy for an underperforming business unit, driving 7% revenue improvement through data-driven process redesign and structured performance management.
Senior Financial Analyst – Research, Insights & Analytics at Markaz (2019-01 – 2020-12)
Direct report to Managing Director
- Developed and published research frameworks covering macroeconomic trends, sectoral projections and financial performance insights, delivering strategic analysis to board and senior leadership with a 12% improvement in global reach.
- Designed and implemented analytics dashboards and data-driven reporting tools to track business performance, user engagement and market trends — providing real-time insights to executive stakeholders.
- Led business intelligence and data mining initiatives at the intersection of finance, technology and digital strategy, achieving a 5x increase in client enquiries within 6 months through analytics-led decision-making.
- Presented governance business cases and investment proposals to senior management, securing budget approval and delivering 20% improvement in marketing ROI.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams across marketing, technology and operations to ensure consistent reporting standards and accurate data submissions.
- Achieved 5x growth in client enquiries in 6 months at Markaz through AI-enabled analytics and process automation evidencing continuous improvement mindset and technology-forward approach to research.
Senior Financial Analyst – Group FP&A & Corporate Strategy at Agility Global (2003-01 – 2018-12)
Direct report to Director & Executive Board Member
- Served as a core member of the Group FP&A function for one of the world's largest logistics groups, delivering group-wide financial planning, long-range strategic planning, management reporting and board-level performance analysis across a complex multi-entity, multi-geography portfolio ($ 5 bln revenue, across 150+ countries)
- Led and managed group periodic budgets and rolling forecasts targeting 2x revenue growth and 4% EBITDA margin improvement; prepared annual budgets for all business units and subsidiaries with variance reporting to general managers.
- Delivered high-quality board and C-suite reporting including investment memos, ExCo presentations, Management Discussion & Analysis (MDA) documents, investor factsheets and quarterly performance briefings.
- Conducted financial modelling and scenario analysis on investment opportunities across logistics, real estate and technology sectors using DCF, LBO and Sensitivity Analysis, generating a 15% return on investment.
- Led peer benchmarking and competitor analysis across commercial, technology, financial and strategic parameters, delivering actionable insights to drive inorganic growth through M&A.
- Coordinated with country finance teams and divisional heads across global operations to ensure consistent financial governance, accurate data submissions and timely consolidated reporting.
- Contributed to group corporate strategy for geographic expansion into Africa, China, the US and India; evaluated strategic and financial performance of divisional portfolios and advised on cost structure and product mix optimization.
- Assisted in SOX compliance documentation and control walkthroughs; managed governance documentation including NDAs, MoUs and LOIs across cross-border transactions.
- Delivered group-wide FP&A, budgeting, rolling forecasts and board-level reporting across a complex multi-entity portfolio at Agility directly replicating the core responsibilities of a Group FP&A Senior Manager.
- Generated 15% ROI on investment opportunities through rigorous financial modelling (DCF, LBO, Scenario Analysis), demonstrating advanced analytical capability and investment decision-support skills.
