ABDUL RAHMAN SYED
Saarah Group of Companies
Madinah
3
Languages
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven finance professional specialising in FP&A reporting, financial analytics, and performance monitoring. Implements control frameworks and internal audit support to ensure compliance and effective risk management. Develops forecasting and scenario models while evaluating variances to optimise cash flow and procurement strategies. Utilises advanced Excel and Power BI/Tableau to enhance KPI management and improve business visibility.
Work history
Financial Planning Analyst
1 Year 2 Months- Performed actual-vs.-budget-vs.-forecast variance analysis across multiple business functions, flagging control breakdowns, cost overruns, and areas requiring management attention.
- Evaluated internal controls across Procure-to-Pay and departmental spending, identified control gaps, and recommended corrective actions, strengthening compliance with company financial policy.
- Partner with Operations and Procurement to monitor budgetary and financial controls over Procure-to-Pay activity, maintaining audit-ready documentation.
- Supported internal audit-style reviews with department heads by walking through processes, verifying supporting documentation, and validating closing controls for monthly and annual reporting.
- Support cash-flow planning, accounts receivable review, and month-end/year-end closing with a controls lens; standardize Excel-based reporting to improve the audit trail and reduce manual error.
- Focus: Internal Controls & Internal Audit Support
Financial Planning Analyst
9 Months- Prepared monthly management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis for leadership, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial reporting.
- Facilitated annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting with department heads; analysed actual-vs.-budget variances to enhance internal controls over spending.
- Developed financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate revenue opportunities and cost optimisation strategies, contributing to 8–10% operational cost savings.
- Collaborated with Operations, Sales, and Procurement to track spending and uphold budget discipline within the internal control framework.
- Streamlined Excel-based financial reporting templates, increasing reporting reliability and decreasing report preparation time by 30%.
- Focus: Financial Reporting & Internal Controls
Financial Analyst
3 Years 2 Months- Performed monthly budget-vs.-actual variance analysis across projects and departments to assess financial performance and inform FP&A decision-making.
- Prepared P&L statements, revenue analysis, and expense reports; supported budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking across operational departments.
- Developed Excel financial models to analyse project profitability, revenue projections, and cost allocation for management review.
- Coordinated with Operations and project teams to oversee budgets and expenditure, ensuring accurate financial records and control documentation using Tally ERP 9.
- Concentrated on financial planning and analysis, alongside internal controls.
- Supported month-end/year-end closing procedures, helping ensure financial records were complete, accurate, and control-compliant.
Skills
FP&A expertise
Financial analysis
Budget forecasting
Variance assessments
Modelling financial scenarios
Cash flow strategies
KPI management and reporting
Financial control systems
Audit process support
Procurement controls
Month-end processes
Excel proficiency at advanced level
Data visualisation
Compliance and risk management
Cross-functional teamwork
VAT compliance
Education
Master of Commerce - Finance & Accounting
First Class Honours
Certification
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) | Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) | 2023
TECHNICAL SKILLS
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Arabic
Elementary
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