SHAHBAZ GUL, CMA

[email protected] +966-599409149 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Finance Manager with over 15 years of experience driving financial excellence in GCC organizations through strategic financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control. Expert in IFRS-aligned reporting and ERP transformation, I successfully led a cross-functional initiative that reduced operational costs by 20% while enhancing cash flow forecasting accuracy by 30%. My collaborative approach with procurement, legal, and project stakeholders has strengthened financial governance and supported significant growth initiatives, positioning organizations for sustainable success.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager FP&A
07/2024 - Present
Emad Bakeries
Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive reporting for large-scale operations
Manage cash flow planning, funding forecasts, and cost governance across business units
Deliver board-ready financial packs highlighting risks, opportunities, and profitability trends
Support investment decisions through ROI analysis, business cases, and scenario planning
Enhance finance policies, reporting controls, and process compliance
Head of Costing & Controlling
01/2021 - 07/2024
Gulfmaid
Led financial governance, budgeting, and cost control frameworks across multiple sites
Managed monthly reporting, internal controls, and audit support activities
Coordinated ERP-led finance transformation and reporting standardization
Partnered with leadership on long-term planning and capital allocation decisions
Senior Cost & Management Accountant
01/2015 - 09/2016
Siafa International
Played lead role in ERP transformation, cost center / profit center design, and branch P&L reporting
Supported restructuring, budgeting, inventory valuation, and group-level financial consolidation
Strengthened month-end close, GL support, and reporting accuracy
Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance
01/2014 - 12/2014
Claris Medical
Supported statutory financial statements, taxation records, tender financial proposals, and receivables management
Finance and accounting leadership
01/2011 - 12/2014
Consultancy and healthcare environments
Taxation support
Internal controls
Financial statements
BOM/cost structures
Audit coordination

EDUCATION

CMA
ICMAP Pakistan
Bachelor of Commerce
Punjab University

SKILLS

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