Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP & COMMUNITY IMPACT
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FERAS REFAE

Jeddah

Summary

Accomplished treasury professional with extensive expertise in SAP TRM, Bloomberg, and trade portals. Demonstrates proficiency in cash flow and liquidity management, FX and interest-rate hedging, and working capital optimisation. Skilled in bank relationship management, treasury systems implementation, and B2B bank integration. Adept at leading cross-functional collaboration and implementing treasury strategy and governance. Notable achievements include successful crisis management and risk management proficiency. Career goals include advancing strategic leadership roles within the financial sector to drive innovative solutions in treasury operations.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Director, Treasury & Corporate Finance

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
2024.01 - 2026.08
  • Lead group-wide treasury strategy, capital structuring, and liquidity planning across automotive, heavy equipment, and real estate.
  • Direct banking facilities exceeding SAR 16 Billion across local and international banks, ensuring optimal utilization and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the CFO and Board on high-level financial analysis and funding strategy, shaping major investment decisions.
  • Drive digital transformation and automation across treasury to strengthen control, transparency, and turnaround time.
  • Champion the group’s entry to the SWIFT network, enabling live cash and trade access across all entities.
  • Lead FX and interest-rate hedging strategy, aligning risk management with business objectives.

Senior Manager, Treasury & Corporate Finance

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
2022.01 - 2023.12
  • Secured SAR 650 million in project financing for a new Riyadh facility through bank negotiation.
  • Managed centralized treasury operations, ensuring daily liquidity across all business units.
  • Evaluated and negotiated term sheets and facility agreements, advising senior leadership on funding decisions.
  • Implemented banking automation that reduced operational delays and manual work.

Manager, Treasury & Corporate Finance

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
2018.07 - 2021.12
  • Oversaw centralized cash flow, loan monitoring, and reconciliations across multiple entities.
  • Built financial models and led evaluation of lender term sheets for new funding.
  • Managed the full trade-finance cycle — LC issuance, utilization, and guarantees — ensuring compliance with group policy, local law, and IFRS.

Treasurer & Corporate Finance Manager (Acting)

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
2016.01 - 2018.07
  • Supported a SAR 3.5 Billion syndicate loan to construct a new Jeddah Airport MRO facility.
  • Worked directly with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Sikorsky finance teams to establish the SRCS joint venture.
  • Evaluated long-term borrowing strategy and developed SOPs that strengthened treasury control and operations.

Treasury Supervisor, Financial Analyst, Accounts Payable

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
2010.06 - 2015.12
  • Progressed through treasury and finance roles: consolidated cash-flow forecasting, banking-relationship support, account reconciliations, and support to the Treasurer and CFO on consolidated financial statements.

Education

Misk 2030 Leaders Program - Cohort 8 candidate

MBA - Finance

University of Business & Technology
Jeddah

BSc - Finance

Prince Sultan University
Riyadh

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Candidate - undefined

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)

Skills

  • SAP TRM
  • Bloomberg
  • Trade Portals
  • Online Banking
  • Advanced Excel
  • ERP Reporting
  • SWIFT Messaging
  • B2B Bank Integration
  • Treasury Strategy & Governance
  • Syndicated Loans & Debt Structuring
  • Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
  • Trade Finance (LCs, SBLCs, Guarantees)
  • FX & Interest-Rate Hedging
  • Working Capital Optimization
  • Bank Relationship Management
  • Treasury Systems Implementation
  • Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Risk management proficiency
  • Crisis management expertise

Certification

  • SOCPA (Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants)
  • Advanced SAP S/4 HANA & TRM
  • Leading People Through Change

Accomplishments

  • SAR 16 Billion in-group banking facilities directed across automotive, heavy equipment and real estate — optimized for utilization and covenant compliance.
  • SAR 650 Million in project financing secured for a new Riyadh facility through direct negotiation with lending banks.
  • SAR 3.5 Billion syndicated loan supported to construct a new Jeddah Airport MRO facility, expanding national aerospace capacity.
  • Co-built the finance foundation of a Saudi aerospace joint venture (SRCS) alongside Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Sikorsky — establishing local capability in a strategic industry.
  • Digital transformation of treasury operations: led SWIFT network integration and end-to-end automation, giving the group live cash and trade visibility and reducing manual intervention.

LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP & COMMUNITY IMPACT

Developing junior finance professionals; knowledge-sharing, talks, and professional community involvement. Volunteering and charitable initiatives; contribution to Saudization / national talent development; participation in industry panels and committees.

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Director, Treasury & Corporate Finance

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
2024.01 - 2026.08

Senior Manager, Treasury & Corporate Finance

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
2022.01 - 2023.12

Manager, Treasury & Corporate Finance

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
2018.07 - 2021.12

Treasurer & Corporate Finance Manager (Acting)

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
2016.01 - 2018.07

Treasury Supervisor, Financial Analyst, Accounts Payable

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
2010.06 - 2015.12

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Candidate - undefined

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)

BSc - Finance

Prince Sultan University

MBA - Finance

University of Business & Technology

Misk 2030 Leaders Program - Cohort 8 candidate

FERAS REFAE