Financial Controller at Parts Europe GmbH (2025-01 – Present)
Directed end-to-end controllership and financial close processes for high-volume distribution operations
- Directed end-to-end controllership and financial close processes for high-volume distribution operations, ensuring strict adherence to German GAAP (HGB)
- Partnered with cross-functional leaders to provide actionable financial insights, steering critical operational and financial decision-making
- Fortified internal control frameworks, significantly mitigating financial risks and enhancing the reliability of corporate financial reporting
- Executed comprehensive variance analyses, identifying trends and performance gaps to drive targeted cost-reduction initiatives and boost overall profitability
- Collaborated with executive management to restructure costs and optimize supply chain financial efficiencies
Senior Controller at 3M (2024-01 – 2024-12)
Steered financial controllership during the strategic spin-off of the 3M Healthcare division
- Steered financial controllership during the strategic spin-off of the 3M Healthcare division, ensuring seamless business continuity and data integrity
- Consolidated and reconciled cross-border financial reports across US GAAP, HGB, and distinct corporate group standards
- Championed financial discipline across departments, partnering with senior stakeholders to enforce rigorous cost controls and budget adherence
- Formulated actionable balance sheet overviews and financial analyses, directly supporting executive-level strategic decisions
- Played a pivotal role in global finance transformation initiatives, establishing robust post-separation reporting structures and workflows
Finance Lead at Reichle & De-Massari (2018-06 – 2023-10)
Oversaw the end-to-end finance operations for the Saudi entity with revenues exceeding USD 50M
- Oversaw the end-to-end finance operations for the Saudi entity, supervising financial health for a business division with revenues exceeding USD 50M
- Spearheaded full-cycle financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, aligning financial targets with corporate strategic goals
- Advised Sales and Supply Chain teams as a core business partner, shaping pricing strategies and cost optimization models that maximized profit margins
- Governed banking relationships and navigated complex internal and external audits, consistently delivering zero material findings through robust compliance frameworks
- Executed the seamless implementation of ZATCA e-invoicing (Phase 1 and Phase 2), guaranteeing 100% regulatory compliance with VAT, WHT, and corporate tax laws
- Optimized working capital cycles, accelerating accounts receivable turnover and significantly boosting corporate liquidity
- Administered import VAT and Reverse Charge Mechanism in strict alignment with Saudi customs and tax regulations
Accounting Supervisor at Aljabr Holding Company (2013-01 – 2018-05)
Managed daily accounting operations for a major business division generating over USD 150M in annual revenue
- Managed daily accounting operations for a major business division generating over USD 150M in annual revenue
- Mentored and developed a high-performing accounting team, successfully restructuring workflows to accelerate month-end closing timelines
- Supervised Accounts Payable (AP), fixed asset depreciation, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports
- Overhauled inventory controls and internal audit protocols to systematically detect and eliminate stock and financial discrepancies
- Acted as a key functional user in corporate ERP transformation initiatives, enhancing data accuracy and systematic reporting capabilities
Accountant at Badr Supplies (2008-08 – 2012-04)
Spearheaded the rollout of standardized accounting practices and Point of Sale (POS) systems across multiple retail branches
- Spearheaded the rollout of standardized accounting practices and Point of Sale (POS) systems across multiple retail branches
- Executed the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and complex bank reconciliations
- Facilitated year-end audit preparations and formulated preliminary financial statements for management review
