Financial Planning Process Improvement

UMER NABEEL Doha, ********, Qatar

**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic finance professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis

(FP&A), budgeting & forecasting, Compliance & regulatory reporting, and stakeholders reporting. Proven track record in creating comprehensive financial models, leading variance analysis, and driving data-driven decision-making through ERP systems (SAP, Oracle). Expertise in collaborating with senior leadership to align financial strategies with organizational objectives and implement process improvements for sustainable growth.

SKILLS

• Financial Planning & Analysis • Strategic Business Partnering • Process Improvement

• Budgeting & Forecasting • SAP & Oracle ERP Systems • MS Excel, Power BI

• Variance Analysis & Reporting • Management Reporting • Cost Control & Optimization Summary of Experiences

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Conducted variance analysis against budgets, identified cost trends, and provided actionable insights through management reports and forecasting models to optimize financial performance.

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• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Led budgeting and cost-benefit analyses for operations and contracts in various sectors, improving financial efficiency and decision-making.

Audit & Compliance

• Facilitated internal, external, and government audits while ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and regulatory documentation requirements across multiple industries. ERP Implementation & Process Improvement

• Served as a finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Oracle ERP (Record to Report, Procure to Pay, HR modules) in diverse industries, enhancing financial controls and reporting accuracy. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborated with procurement, logistics, projects, and workforce management teams across various sectors to resolve operational gaps and optimize financial workflows. Capital Expenditure & Investment Analysis

• Managed capital budgeting and evaluated project investments using ROI analyses via dashboards in multiple industries.

KPI Development & Performance Monitoring

• Implemented standardized KPIs and led monthly performance evaluations to enhance financial planning and team efficiency across different sectors. Regulatory Documentation & Filing

• Ensured proper documentation and filing of all non-trade supplier payments while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements across various industries. Strategic Business Support

• Developed business cases aligned with corporate objectives in multiple industries; provided financial impact assessments for decision-making on various initiatives. Supplier Payment & Treasury Coordination

• Ensured timely execution of supplier payments across various industries, liaised with Treasury for non-trade disbursements, and resolved payment-related issues. This experience can be leveraged to manage supplier payments efficiently.

Cash Flow Forecasting & Reconciliation

• Prepared forecasted cash flows for non-trade payments in multiple sectors, coordinated with Treasury to align forecasts with actuals, and managed sub-ledger vs. General Ledger reconciliations.

Period Close & Reporting Optimization

• Streamlined period-close processes across different industries by implementing robust accrual controls and reducing reporting timelines by three days. This expertise can enhance financial reporting efficiency.

Work Experience

• Temp. Analyst-Planning and Reporting, Sidra Medicine Doha, Qatar Jun 2023 - Aug 2024

• Temp. Senior Costing Analyst, Milaha Integrated Maritime & Logistics Doha, Qatar Jan 2023 - May 2023

• Sr. Consultant- Audit and Financial Control, Consultancy Services Calicut, India Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

• Senior Budgeting Analyst, Qatar Petrochemical Company Doha, Qatar Jul 2017 - Sep 2020

• Senior Corporate & Financial Accountant, Qatar Vinyl Company Petrochemical Doha, Qatar Apr 2007 - Jun 2017

• Senior Auditor, Eisa Alderbasti Doha, Qatar May 2006 - Mar 2007

• Chief Auditor and Accounting Manager, Team Thai Calicut, India Jun 2002 - May 2006

• Senior Audit Assistant, Shetty and Thomas Cochin, India Jan 2001 - Mar 2002

• Senior Audit Assistant, PA Hameed and Associates Calicut, India Apr 1995 - Dec 2000 Education

• CMA (Institute of Certified Management Accountants), Australia

• Professional Certification in General Management - Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

• CA Intermediate - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

• B. Com - University of Calicut, India

Awards

• Functional Expert- Finance, CEO and management of Qatar Vinyl Company, Oracle ERP implementation (10/2014)

• Functional Expert- HR, CEO and management of Qatar Vinyl Company, implementation of Oracle HRMS (05/2015)

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian,

Qatar Visa status: Transferable with NOC, Languages: English-Proficient, & Arabic-Intermediate Saudi Arabia visa status: Business visa

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the information provided in this resume is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts may lead to my application being rejected or invalid.

Umer Nabeel

**********@*****.***

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