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Tampa, FL, Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYResults-driven finance leader with over 12 years of experience in multinational environments. A strategic problem solver with a proven track record of delivering impactful results on multi-million-dollar projects. Skilled in team management, fluent in Arabic, English, and French. Proficient in an extensive toolkit including Excel, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Smartsheet, Costpoint, ERP UNIT 4, QuickBooks, IBM Planning Analytics and Workday Adaptive Planning. Committed to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and contributing to sustainable growth.AREAS OF EXPERTISEBudgeting and forecastingData analysisFinancial modelingRisk ManagementInternal & External auditGAAPComplianceFinancial stewardshipProcess improvementAutomationCommunicationProblem SolvingAnalyticalScenario PlanningSystem implementation and deploymentEXPERIENCEDirector of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internews Network, Remote, USA April 2022- PresentRecruited to establish the FP&A department at Internews Network from the ground up, $130M revenue international organization focus on independent media.Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization, aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives to drive key business decisions and optimize performance.Successfully led the transition of the organizations budgeting practices from Excel to a real-time FP&A system (Workday Adaptive). This initiative has streamlined financial reporting, enhanced agile decision-making across departments, reduced budgeting cycle time by 70%, and improved financial data accuracy.Oversee the organization's operating and fringe budgets including workforce planning, continually refining processes and communication protocols to drive financial efficiency and strengthen financial governance.Partner with program units and functional leaders to drive performance and deliver strategic financial guidance through advanced financial modeling, insightful analyses, scenario planning and interactive dashboards. This initiative has significantly enhanced cost control, optimized resource allocation, and provided increased revenue visibility for C-suite executives, VPs, and Program Leads.Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations to senior management, the board of directors, and the finance committee, delivering comprehensive performance tracking, KPI reporting, and actionable insights. These efforts have significantly enhanced executive understanding of financial dynamics and empowered strategic, data-driven decision-making.Lead the development of budgeting manuals, guidelines, and FP&A system training materials, standardizing departmental practices and significantly enhancing financial planning and analysis proficiency.Drive transformative initiatives to enhance and streamline processes resulting in substantial gains in operational efficiency and effectiveness.Oversee a dedicated team of two, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth in alignment with Internews' values to drive continuous improvement and excellence.Team Lead Finance and Compliance, Chemonics Intl., Remote, USA November 2016- March 2022Positively contributed to financial excellence at a $1.6B annual revenue organization as a key member of the Finance and Compliance team. Received two company awards for designing and deploying automated tools that enhanced operational efficiency and mitigated financial risks.Supported the implementation of projects from inception to completion, including coordinating annual budgeting and forecasting with program units, tracking project performance and providing guidance on contract requirements, ensuring compliance with US regulations and internal policies.Designed and implemented advanced analytical models, key financial indicators, and dashboards resulting in real-time project performance insights, improved resource allocation and enhanced decision-making processes.Acted as a liaison between regional program units and operations, strengthening finance and compliance collaboration across departments, resulting in enhanced alignment of corporate initiatives with business unit needs.Led internal audits of a diverse portfolio of 50+ multi-million-dollar federally funded projects resulting in early detection and mitigation of over $50 million in financial risks.Led process improvement initiatives resulting in streamlined project operations and enhancing overall project management effectiveness.Facilitated third-party external audits, efficiently addressing and rectifying identified findings to enhance control processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.Budget Officer, IREX Washington DC, USA November 2015 - November 2016Recruited to manage the budgeting and reporting functions for a $30M portfolio within a global education organization with an annual revenue of $100M.Developed proposal budgets contributing to secure over $40 million in funding.Implemented key performance metrics resulting in streamlined financial reporting and accelerated decision-making processes.Directed budgeting and forecasting activities and maintained seamless integration of data between the accounting system (Cost Point) and the FP&A system (IBM Planning Analytics).Project Accounting Coordinator, IFES, Washington DC, USA March 2014 - November 2015Hired to oversee accounting functions for a $10 M portfolio of federally funded projects within an organization dedicated to supporting citizens' rights to participate in free and fair elections.Optimized project financial performance by rigorously monitoring expenses, resulting in consistent adherence to budgetary constraints and achievement of financial objectives.Collaborated with program teams to address financial and compliance issues, ensuring streamlined project implementation and adherence to regulatory standards.Regional Finance Officer, IFRC, Tunis, Tunisia, January 2012 - March 2013Hired to oversee humanitarian funds allocated to the Middle East and North Africa region at The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.Ensured timely achievement of program objectives by fostering close collaboration with stakeholders in all financial-related matters.Finance Analyst, Union Financire, Tunis, Tunisia, January 2011 - December 2011One year Internship at a prominent holding company in Tunisia where I gained invaluable exposure to financial planning and analysis.EDUCATIONBachelor's Degree - FinanceInstitute of High Commercial Studies (IHEC)- Tunis, Tunisia, 2009 |
