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Alen Essam Hamad CMA

Senior Finance Analyst
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Strategic finance professional with a decade of experience in data analysis, financial reporting, and project management. Expert in collaborating with business leaders to drive revenue growth, optimize costs, and align financial strategies with commercial objectives. Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, and performance tracking. Eager to leverage my expertise to advance the success of an ambitious and expanding organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst

Aram Meem LLC
03.2024 - Current

Role Outline

Managing revenue tracking for various operation types, ensuring accurate reporting and visibility across the organization. Conducted in-depth financial analysis of orders, revenue streams and cost to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to optimize business performance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Leading a team to ensure forecasted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were met.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models for accurate forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Monitored financial metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of ongoing strategies, adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Collaborated closely with operations, marketing, and sales teams to evaluate and enhance strategies, processes, and plans aimed at driving revenue growth and improving overall performance.


Achievements

Designed and implemented an automated revenue tracking system, significantly improving visibility into each operational area, enabling faster identification of growth opportunities and performance issues.

Financial Analyst

Aram Meem LLC
11.2020 - 03.2024

Role Outline

Performed comprehensive cost analysis to drive informed financial decision-making and successfully reconciled variances between the financial system and the Management Information System (MIS), ensuring financial accuracy and alignment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepared detailed weekly and monthly cost reports, supplemented with in-depth commentary, delivering actionable financial insights to stakeholders for more informed decision-making.
  • Ensured precise cost accounting in the general ledger by thoroughly reviewing and validating entries in financial records.
  • Proactively identified, analyzed, and resolved discrepancies between financial and MIS systems, ensuring consistent, reliable financial data across platforms.
  • Collaborated with fleet management and accounts departments to verify and accurately record costs, fostering cross-functional communication and data integrity.
  • Provided insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support cost reduction initiatives, contributing to improved financial performance and resource allocation.


Achievements

Developed and implemented streamlined processes for tracking and reconciling costs, significantly improving financial reporting accuracy and transparency.

Financial Analysis Manager

Interserve Learning And Employment International
04.2020 - 11.2020

Role Outline

Conducted in-depth analysis of financial results to identify trends, guide forecasting activities, and implement strategies for both short- and long-term financial improvements. Collaborated closely with business management to develop and execute strategies, plans, and processes that drive revenue growth and mitigate financial risks.


Key Responsibilities

  • Spearheaded the budget planning process by developing comprehensive department-level and company-wide budget, consolidating business models.
  • Prepared and delivered insightful presentations for local and corporate HQ management, covering financial results, and project cash flow analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Provided critical financial information to the finance director and senior management team, advising on key actions, business compliance matters, and strategic initiatives.
  • Monitored cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet ongoing business obligations and support smooth operational processes.
  • Played a key role in evaluating financial risk and compliance issues, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and industry regulations.


Achievements

Took ownership of the company’s financial forecasting models and successfully managed project budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

Led the development of enhanced reporting frameworks, providing greater transparency and clarity in financial performance and forecasting, contributing to more informed strategic decision-making.

Senior Finance Analyst

Interserve Learning And Employment International
09.2019 - 04.2020

Role Outline

Led the preparation of company’s budget and business compliance reports to assess the viability and alignment of the organization’s operations. Developed, updated, and maintained financial models, while effectively communicating variance analysis and insights to business units.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepared comprehensive cash flow reports, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet ongoing business obligations and support operational continuity.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive budgeting reports for all departments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational financial goals.
  • Performed monthly cost analysis, evaluating actual performance against forecasts to identify variances and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
  • Collected, analyzed, and validated performance data, ensuring accurate monthly revenue recognition and maintaining thorough backup documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated with various business units to interpret financial data and provide insights that align with the company's strategic goals.


Achievements

Developed in-depth feasibility studies and sensitivity analyses for key projects, providing strategic recommendations that guided decision-making and contributed to the successful execution of critical initiatives.

Finance Analyst

Interserve Learning And Employment International
08.2017 - 12.2019

Role Outline

Performed comprehensive data analysis on company performance, identifying deviations from budget and providing insights for improvement. Assisted in preparing financial models, headcount reports, and executive management presentations. Collaborated closely with the accounting team on account reconciliations and supported year-end audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Analyzed performance across business units and provided actionable recommendations to increase revenue and enhance profitability.
  • Prepared and maintained the headcount and payroll budget, ensuring accurate reconciliation of all headcount data across multiple business units.
  • Supported senior management by delivering timely and effective reporting, including monthly variance analysis and performance evaluations of key KPIs.
  • Prepared cash flow reports, ensuring the availability of adequate funds to meet ongoing business obligations and maintain liquidity.
  • Managed the preparation and filing of monthly VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with KSA VAT laws and regulations.


Achievements

Maintained and optimized the revenue model for 7 key projects, performing in-depth data analysis to assess performance. Provided strategic recommendations that contributed to increased revenue and a reduction in operating costs.

Finance Officer

Interserve Learning And Employment International
04.2017 - 08.2017

Management Information System Analyst

Interserve Learning And Employment International
09.2014 - 04.2017

Skills

Financial Modeling (Excel, Tableau)

Advanced Financial Analysis

Costing and KPI tracking

Business development

Strategic financial planning

Certification

Certified Finance Analyst Candidate

Software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Microsoft GP and AX

Several management information systems

Tableau

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Proficient
C2

Volunteer Experience

Director at IMA Eastern Province Chapter.

TED translator Arabic to English and English to Arabic.

Timeline

Senior Financial Analyst

Aram Meem LLC
03.2024 - Current

Financial Analyst

Aram Meem LLC
11.2020 - 03.2024

Financial Analysis Manager

Interserve Learning And Employment International
04.2020 - 11.2020

Senior Finance Analyst

Interserve Learning And Employment International
09.2019 - 04.2020

Finance Analyst

Interserve Learning And Employment International
08.2017 - 12.2019

Finance Officer

Interserve Learning And Employment International
04.2017 - 08.2017

Management Information System Analyst

Interserve Learning And Employment International
09.2014 - 04.2017
Alen Essam Hamad CMASenior Finance Analyst