Finance Manager Financial

Ayman Fathy

+201**-***-**** ️ ******@*****.*** **, Heliopolis, Egypt

www.linkedin.com/in/ay-fathy

PROFILE SUMMARY

Results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Deputy CEO with over 25 years of experience in financial leadership across multinational and regional enterprises. Proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management, cost optimization, and profitability enhancement. Expertise in business growth strategies, digital transformation, and ERP system implementation (SAP, MFG/Pro). Adept at leading large teams, enhancing financial processes, and driving sustainable revenue growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting & Cost Control

Profitability & Risk Management

Working Capital & Liquidity Optimization

ERP Implementation (SAP S/4HANA)

Business Process Reengineering

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Stakeholder Management & Financial Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CFO (Deputy CEO) EGEU, Egypt

Aug 2023 – Present

Spearheaded 98% revenue growth in two years through strategic financial planning and business optimization.

Led a 400+ employee workforce across 10 locations, enhancing operational efficiency and workforce productivity.

Implemented cost-saving measures, increasing productivity by 50% through task optimization.

Developed KPIs to monitor financial health, including currency fluctuations, market trends, and liquidity risks.

Finance Controller (Deputy CFO) Rashidi El Mizan, Egypt

Oct 2021 – Aug 2023

Enhanced financial planning & risk management strategies, leading to improved working capital management.

Implemented a Profitability Analysis report by channels, segments, and SKUs.

Optimized utilities usage and introduced digital finance models, reducing operational expenses.

Led cost-cutting initiatives, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.

Plant Finance Manager BEYTI (Almarai KSA), Cairo, Egypt

Aug 2014 – Sep 2021

Led the 5-year strategic plan, validating investment options and increasing ROI.

Developed financial models to maximize asset utilization and improve cost efficiency.

Implemented SAP S/4HANA as a functional expert to enhance financial reporting and transparency.

Reduced stock coverage days, optimizing procurement and demand planning.

Finance Manager GSSC Group, Cairo, Egypt

Dec 2011 – Jul 2014

Managed accounts receivable, credit policies, and sales forecasts, optimizing cash flow management.

Developed profitability analysis reports, driving data-driven decision-making.

Reduced logistics costs through fleet optimization and inventory management strategies.

Plant Finance Manager JUHAYNA, Cairo, Egypt

Sep 2010 – Nov 2011

Implemented toll manufacturing processes, optimizing plant capacity and reducing costs.

Developed cost-saving measures, increasing revenue by 5% through scrap material sales.

Cost Accounting Manager Henkel, Cairo, Egypt

Dec 1995 – Aug 2010

Led cost analysis for manufacturing operations, optimizing production costs and stock balances.

Managed regional financial reporting for MENA, including intercompany reconciliations.

Designed Activity-Based Costing (ABC) models, improving cost allocation accuracy.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Ain Shams University, Egypt

Certifications & Training:

SAP MM Course

Digital Solutions & Analytics Thinking

Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Development

Advanced Presentation Skills

ECHNICAL SKILLS

Financial Software & ERP: SAP (S/4HANA, MM), MFG/Pro, Q-Pulse

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: July 1, 1969

Nationality: Egyptian

Location: Cairo, Egypt

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