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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed the Product, Logistics and Manufacturing team, and responsible for delivering efficiencies and cost-saving projects. - Accountable for all financial reporting, financial postings and balance sheet reconciliations related to stock and distribution.- Focused on reducing inaccuracies and fluctuations in stock levels and cost of goods.- Set the retail prices for the product range and the supply prices for the locally manufactured products, whilst ensuring that gross margin was maintained at the desired level.- Responsible for product analysis and KPI reporting with a focus on customer trends and new product launches.- Implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 in all retail stores which automated inventory reporting and linked the shop POS systems to the finance ERP system.- During the maternity leave of a colleague, managed the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, reviewed and released payments, and reviewed all balance sheet reconciliations.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Accountable for the monthly and annual financial reporting and generating business performance insights.- Responsible for the submission of the month end accounts and ensured all postings had been done correctly.- Collaborated with finance and non-finance stakeholders to set the annual budget and reported on monthly variances in income and expenditure. - Analysed the monthly financial results and reported variances versus the rolling 12 month forecast to the Board of Directors.- Led projects focused on cost reduction and efficiency.- Developed and managed financial systems, financial policies and KPI reporting.- Analysed and managed the risk of new shop openings and other investment proposals.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Finance Business Partner to the operational leadership team in Central Europe that facilitated the movement of commercial goods within the region.- Led periodic briefing sessions with key stakeholders to communicate actual, forecasted and budgeted performance.- Implemented best financial practices to restructure operating processes, including applying internal controls and appropriate performance measures.- Supported the preparation of metrics, forecasts, budgets and trend analysis used by management for strategy development, planning and decision-making.

London, United Kingdom

Collaborated with stakeholders across the UK business to support the consolidation of the £1bn budget and the creation of the three-year strategic plan.- Consolidated financial data and key information to support decision-making.- Produced financial models that ensured the company’s strategic decisions were aligned with the budget.- Collaborated with project teams to enhance performance by closely managing budgets, reporting financials, completing appraisals and collaborating with non-finance colleagues.- Managed the company’s exposure to financial risk by working with project teams to deliver accurate investment proposals.

London, United Kingdom

Worked alongside the commercial team to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities, manage stock control and drive cost reductions.- Developed and improved inventory management by delivering trade-driving activities.- Supported annual budgeting, periodic forecasting and monthly KPI reporting.- Reported weekly financials and provided analysis for strategic decisions- Built strong relationships with external suppliers and business units to ensure unified and consistent working practices between internal and external teams.- Communicated with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise trading issues that required immediate attention.

London, United Kingdom

Internship gaining experience in all aspects of sales and purchase ledgers, and business financial reporting and analysis. - Prepared financial statements and trial balances, set up customer and supplier accounts, and processed invoices and credit notes. - Worked with double entry systems, maintained the fixed asset register, carried out reviews of all assets to ensure accuracy and posted accruals and prepayments.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Research-based internship focusing on the analysis of Glasgow City Council’s contribution to supporting the employability of individuals in Glasgow.- Undertook a research project using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies which required collaboration with multiple stakeholders. - Analysed large amounts of data, conducted interviews with HR managers, attended steering group meetings and prepared cost analysis.

Management Accountancy

Master Of Arts (Ma), Economics, 2.1

Modules: Econometrics | International Finance | Asset Pricing | Corporate Finance | Government Debt | Advanced Macroeconomics |.