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Bahrain

Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

Bahrain

Heading the finance & support function for a new business portfolio of digital startups incubated at Batelco (Bahrain based International Telecom operator ~ US$ 1billion+ in global revenues).Providing operational and strategic leadership to portfolio companies in achieving growth and profitability targets. Successfully led a capacity building initiative (people, processes and system) for finance and support functions for the portfolio companies including establishing a shared services… Show more Heading the finance & support function for a new business portfolio of digital startups incubated at Batelco (Bahrain based International Telecom operator ~ US$ 1billion+ in global revenues).Providing operational and strategic leadership to portfolio companies in achieving growth and profitability targets. Successfully led a capacity building initiative (people, processes and system) for finance and support functions for the portfolio companies including establishing a shared services center as well as implementing CRM/ERP/Billing solutions. Digital portfolio businesses include Beyon Money, a fintech business (focused on creating a SuperApp and leveraging open banking opportunities in the ME region), Beyon Connect, a secure communications/ digital ID management solution provider, Beyon Cyber (focusing on cyber security managed services) and Beyon Solutions (a digital/ enterprise solution provider). Future portfolio roadmap aims for organic as well as acquisition-based growth. Show less

Bahrain

Reporting to the CFO (with a dotted line to the Separation Program Leader), the role is focused on leading the finance work stream in the separation management office for carving out the Fiber broadband infrastructure business from Batelco (i.e. creating an independent wholesale infrastructure business). The restructure is mandated by a regulatory requirement to broaden the telecom market base in Bahrain. Key deliverables are achieving full financial separation between the two entities… Show more Reporting to the CFO (with a dotted line to the Separation Program Leader), the role is focused on leading the finance work stream in the separation management office for carving out the Fiber broadband infrastructure business from Batelco (i.e. creating an independent wholesale infrastructure business). The restructure is mandated by a regulatory requirement to broaden the telecom market base in Bahrain. Key deliverables are achieving full financial separation between the two entities, re-valuation, verification and allocation of fixed assets, ERP system separation, setting up of inter company cross charge mechanism through transitional services agreements (TSAs) for shared resources & third party costs. Driving negotiations between buy-side and sell-side to reach mutually agreed support services pricing. Creating shadow P&L for the separated entity, as well as change management & capacity building for Day 1 readiness for the new business. Show less

Bahrain

Reporting to the operation CFO and member of finance SLT, the role provides leadership for the planning / performance management and reporting / accounting functions for the Bahrain OperationParticular focus on understanding performance drivers, evaluating commercial strategy, business partnering commercial management on propositions and cost rationalization initiatives. Maintaining effective controls to ensure compliance & coordination with Group finance

Bedfont Lakes, London

Reporting to the Finance Director for of UK & Ireland Sales organization the role was focused on providing business support and financial leadership to the Managing Director of the Enterprise segment & his teamKey deliverables included:Driving profitable growth across the business through financial planning, business analysis and sales management influence through effective business partnering and providing constructive challengeDriving critical financial processes of Forecasting… Show more Reporting to the Finance Director for of UK & Ireland Sales organization the role was focused on providing business support and financial leadership to the Managing Director of the Enterprise segment & his teamKey deliverables included:Driving profitable growth across the business through financial planning, business analysis and sales management influence through effective business partnering and providing constructive challengeDriving critical financial processes of Forecasting cycles and P&L reviews (weekly/ monthly/ quarterly & annual)In partnership with the Commercial Finance team, participating in the Enterprise Sales deal structuring process, reviewing contractual terms & conditions and approving finalized dealsProviding analysis and investment guidance to positively influence return on investment Show less

Slough, United Kingdom

Analysing the performance of the trading business, providing commercial insight to senior financemanagement and business partners. Forecasting and budgeting the trading P&L on customer investment costs (SME & Enterprise)Communicating insightful explanation of key performance trends and actuals againsttargets including market conditions, change in commercial terms, trading results & forecast. Using this analysis to work with business partners to support business decisions and… Show more Analysing the performance of the trading business, providing commercial insight to senior financemanagement and business partners. Forecasting and budgeting the trading P&L on customer investment costs (SME & Enterprise)Communicating insightful explanation of key performance trends and actuals againsttargets including market conditions, change in commercial terms, trading results & forecast. Using this analysis to work with business partners to support business decisions and recommend investment options. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Business partnering the Consumer Commercial leadership. Supporting day to day decision making through financial/ KPI analysis, risk assessments and scenario modelling. Providing constructive challange to meet targets.Performance management & reporting to stakeholdersBudgeting & Forecasting product (consumer) revenues & marginsCreating business cases for commercial propositions

London, United Kingdom

Finance Business Partner (Digital Entertainment)Budgeting / Forecasting Product P&L for Virgin Media Cable Television servicesmy responsibilities primarily revolve around forecasting/ budgeting Cable TV product margin, business partnering with Product management and strategy teams in setting targets, forecast risk/ opps management, reporting & providing analysis of forecasts / month end results / KPIs to the product MD / Directors and Heads, sensitivity analysis of strategic… Show more Finance Business Partner (Digital Entertainment)Budgeting / Forecasting Product P&L for Virgin Media Cable Television servicesmy responsibilities primarily revolve around forecasting/ budgeting Cable TV product margin, business partnering with Product management and strategy teams in setting targets, forecast risk/ opps management, reporting & providing analysis of forecasts / month end results / KPIs to the product MD / Directors and Heads, sensitivity analysis of strategic options, revenue leakage estimation and working with group revenue assurance to reduce the same, working closely with Supply chain to ensure adequate CPE planning, Project accounting, managing cost centre HR budgets / headcounts and coordinating with cost centre managers to set and achieve targets. Show less

Ufone is the third largest cellphone operator in Pakistan with a subscriber base of more than 20 million. I have worked as the Financial Controller of Ufone for 3 years looking after Budget & cost control, operational effeciency, management reporting, financial evaluations, business process automation and project management.

Mainly Preliminary Financial Analysis of market events, Ratio analysis & Modeling (for Mergers, Tenders etc), Market Research (Bloomberg & FTID), Maintaining prescribed liquidity levels, Performance appraisal of and Coordination with Custodians, Investment Accounting.

Pakistan's most respected auditing firm. Member of Pricewaterhousecoopers International.

Chartered Accountancy, Finance / Accounting

Basic Accountancy Course (Bac), Accounting

Major in Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Law, Taxation & Financial Management

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