ZIAD DAHER

Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in strategic finance, corporate tax, and contract management. Proven track record in financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and cash flow management. Adept at cost optimization, financial modelling, audit and internal controls, and reporting and consolidation. Demonstrated proficiency in corporate tax compliance, stakeholder relations, internal controls, people management, leadership and coaching. Strong background in managerial and corporate finance with a focus on business intelligence. Committed to driving financial performance and operational efficiency through innovative solutions.

Credit Control Expert
Manage and optimize credit risk, ensure timely collections, and maintain healthy cash flow by implementing effective credit policies and procedures.

Cost Control Expert
Analyze and reduce expenses, optimize resource allocation, and implement cost saving measures to enhance financial efficiency and profitability.

Team Management
Lead and motivate teams, and drive performance by implementing effective communication strategies, set clear goals, and resolve conflicts efficiently.

Financial Analysis
Interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and optimize financial performance.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Certified Management Accountants

Contract Administration Manager - Saudi Lebanese Contracting Ltd - (Saudi Arabia, 01/01/14 - 12/31/17)

Senior Contract Administration (Accounts Payable) - Saudi Oger Ltd, (Saudi Arabia, 01/01/06 - 12/31/13)

Financial Manager - Al Walaa Metals Trading Co. - (Lebanon, 01/01/04, 12/31/06)
Chief Accountant - Daher Food Industrial Co., (Lebanon, 01/01/01, 12/31/04)

Site Technology Co.

Achieved a 9.2% reduction in direct cost of sales, resulting in SR 9.2M annual savings.

Improved forecast accuracy by 80%, leading to better budget alignment and more informed strategic decisions.

Successfully implemented cost-control measures that decreased operational expenses by 8%, leading to a 5% increase in annual profit margins.

Strengthened internal controls, reduced audit findings by 50%, and enhanced overall financial governance.

Negotiated and secured a $10M standalone facility from a Saudi bank, demonstrating exceptional financial acumen and negotiation skills. Additionally, successfully acquired another facility dedicated to supporting green energy initiatives, including Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy projects.

Engineered and executed a revenue optimization strategy that achieved a 10% increase in annual revenue by strategically negotiating with credit suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical project components before year-end.

Reduced the financial close cycle from 10 days to 5 days, which increased productivity and allowed for more timely decision-making.

Ajlan & Bros.

Reduced overall business expenditure by 15%, increased average client revenue by 16% by identifying lower-performing accounts, and decreased aged outstanding (more than one year) from SAR 66 million to SAR 39 million.

Developed and implemented a new business intelligence system TABLEAU, a new CRM system Microsoft Dynamics), and new procedures to improve the LOAs and SLAs.

Managed a team of 3 direct managers AR Managers, Collection Manager, Credit Manager) and 13 indirect accounts assistants and interns to ensure all deadlines were met on time.

Al Jomaih Bottling Plants (PEPSI)

Utilized advanced financial analysis techniques to reduce promotion costs spending per case by SAR 1.25 (achievement SAR 1.21, and built a strategy with the collection and sales department to reduce receivable DSO and increase the collection turnover (achievement three days less in DSO).

Developed new and complex spreadsheets (macro) to support the swift creation of the monthly management accounts, reducing the production time from 5 days to 2 days.

Accuracy achievement of 98.6%; utilized advanced financial planning and analysis techniques to achieve high forecast accuracy and flash accuracy and submission to division to ensure improvement in forecast accuracy.

Coached & mentored 18 individuals in the finance department as part of their induction program and managed a team of 3 direct supervisors and 7 indirect accounts assistants and interns to ensure all deadlines were met.