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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