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Ahmed Hassan Abd El Ghany
Chief Financial Officer & Business Development Manager
Jeddah,02
Summary
A professional Financial Manager and Business Developer with over 15 years of experience in corporate development, financial management, and administrative and marketing sectors. I possess a proven track record of leading change and achieving tangible growth through the efficient management of teams and budgets exceeding 130 million Saudi Riyals. With a strong background in teaching and training in accounting, finance, financial analysis, and market analysis, I have successfully trained over 5,000 individuals over a 13-year period, which has honed my strong communication skills
Overview
20
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Modern Food Corner CompanyJeddah, Makkah
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGY & OPERATIONAL EXCEL
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Directed treasury and financial control functions to significantly improve cash flow, strategically pay down debt, and build cash reserves for enhanced financial stability.
- Developed and deployed a comprehensive KPI-driven performance management system that optimized resource utilization and elevated overall operational efficiency rates from 71% to 83%.
- Orchestrated strategic financial planning that fueled aggressive regional expansion, scaling the branch network from 5 to 21 and launching two new brands within 18 months.
- Executed a comprehensive financial and operational restructuring that resulted in a 33% reduction in labor headcount while simultaneously increasing productivity and optimizing hourly rates.
- Managed and led direct reports in the oversight of financial control, treasury, and general finance functions, ensuring alignment with long-term financial strategy.
- Established robust supplier management protocols to secure critical hardware/software resources at competitive prices, mitigating supply chain risk and controlling CapEx costs.
- Designed an operational manual covering employee workflows, standard production times, and occupational health and safety plans.
- Improved the performance of delivery applications by optimizing offer settings and pricing for products, taking into account competitors
- Managed supplier relationships to secure the necessary hardware and software resources at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards and providing multiple suppliers for each item.
- Streamlined production processes to speed up delivery times and automate key tasks using monitoring screens and implementation review software.
Al-Qalzam Food DistinguishedJeddah, Mecca Region
FINANCIAL PLANNING & PROFITABILITY CONTROL MANAGER
01.2016 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Drove a 15% increase in profit margin by conducting thorough profitability analysis and strategically renegotiating supplier contracts, concurrently reducing expenses by 7% through inventory optimization and waste minimization.
- Improved organizational cash flow by 20% through rigorous oversight of budgets, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes
- Prepared and presented accurate monthly financial reports and insights using Microsoft Power BI to inform executive decision-making on performance and expansion.
- Provided the financial analysis and planning framework necessary to support successful strategic expansion, including the opening of two new branches
- Directed the annual financial audit process to ensure strict compliance with international accounting rules and internal control standards.
Ahmed Mohamed Metwally Office of Contracting & Engineering ConsultantsCairo, Cairo Region
Chief Financial Officer
11.2009 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 10 employees.
- Accomplished 20% reduction in operation expense by streamlining operations.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 50 employees.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
Sally Aluminum Industrial Co.
Cost Accountant
09.2005 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Managed month-end closing activities efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Designed monthly and annual budgets design, labor and manufacturing.
- Developed customized financial models for more accurate forecasting of business performance, aiding strategic planning efforts.
- Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
EMA AcademyJeddah
Certificate from Google Ad Word Course
01.2017 - 06.2017
Ministry of Education, Administration of Special ECairo
Bachelor of Science from Computer Application System
01.2002 - 05.2006
Ain Shames UniversityCairo
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Business Management
09.2001 - 01.2005
Skills
Financial Reporting
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGY & OPERATIONAL EXCEL
Modern Food Corner Company
01.2024 - Current
EMA Academy
Certificate from Google Ad Word Course
01.2017 - 06.2017
FINANCIAL PLANNING & PROFITABILITY CONTROL MANAGER
Al-Qalzam Food Distinguished
01.2016 - 10.2023
Chief Financial Officer
Ahmed Mohamed Metwally Office of Contracting & Engineering Consultants
11.2009 - 12.2015
Cost Accountant
Sally Aluminum Industrial Co.
09.2005 - 10.2009
Ministry of Education, Administration of Special E
Bachelor of Science from Computer Application System
01.2002 - 05.2006
Ain Shames University
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Business Management
09.2001 - 01.2005
Software
Google Data Studio
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Odoo
SAP Business One
Google Analytics
KPIs system
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Basketball
Poetry
Drawing
Summary Of Qualifications
Organized: work as a lecturer in financial skills and costs in many specialized associations. I organize scientific seminars and participate in organizing employment fairs at Ain Shams University.,
Adaptive: worked in many administrative and development sectors and solving urgent problems in a number of companies.,
Motivated: Highly interested in being exposed to new environments and challenges.,
Team player: Proven ability to function independently and as a highly motivated team player.,
Managing: Wide experience in public relations, sales, and marketing.
Strong leadership skills, ability to initiate, motivate and work under pressure.,
Extra-Curricular: Accounting Teacher in Ain Shams University for ten Years.
Trainer of ICDL courses and Excel program for financial and analytical uses.
Trainer of HR courses (Human development) in some centers approved.
Radio announcer of WEST EL BALAD Radio in Egypt.
TV announcer of health and beauty Channel in Egypt.
Team member of basketball league for several years.,
Bachelor of Commerce, Ain Shames University, Cairo, Egypt, 07/2005, Accounting, Good# (707.5),
Computer Application System, Ministry of Education, Excellent (90.8/100),
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE [Stephen R. Covey], Self-study book,
Google Ad Word Course, EMA Academy,
Risk Management in Saudi Government Organizational Culture, Construction CPD Certification Service
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/26/1984
- Nationality: Egyptian
References
Furnished Upon Request