YAHYA ELWI
Jeddah
Summary
A strong commitment to enhancing financial practices and driving strategic initiatives is exhibited. Experience in managing cross-departmental collaborations to align financial insights with operational needs prepares for impactful contributions. Passion for using financial expertise to optimize resource allocation and improve organizational performance is driven by a proactive approach to problem-solving and strategic analysis. A genuine dedication to the transformative potential of financial management is reflected in previous roles and achievements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Lugmety
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
- Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries
- Leading the analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and presenting findings to the board
- Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts
- Facilitated collaboration between finance and other departments, fostering a culture of teamwork and ensuring that KPIs are aligned
- Played a key role in completing audited financial statements in collaboration with external auditors, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Introduced and managed departmental budgets to promote accountability and transparent financial practices, allowing for better resource allocation and financial oversight
- Successfully implemented strategic financial initiatives that resulted in a cost reduction of over 65%, significantly enhancing the overall financial performance of the organization
- Developed and established comprehensive HR, finance and procurement policies and procedures, ensuring operational effectiveness within the organization
Financial Analyst
Alfanar Company
12.2017 - 08.2023
- Facilitated project financing and M&A exceeding $1 billion and aiding and negotiating in the preparation of investment documents – SPA, SHA, financial model, and term sheets
- Enhanced organizational communication by optimizing interdepartmental coordination, refining internal controls, and streamlining operational processes
- Performed company, market, and industry due diligence and KYC on potential investments and partnerships
- Performed valuations using precedent transactions, trading multiples, and discounted cash flow models (calculated leverage ratios, IRR, NPV, Payback, and waterflow calculations)
- Prepared communication plans, investment teasers, management discussion and analysis, pitch decks, and presenting strategic initiatives to BOD
Logistics Specialist
Integrated Building Systems Co. (IBSC)
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed customer accounts, processed invoices, tracked overdue payments, and implemented proactive follow-up procedures, achieving a collection efficiency rate of over 90%
- Led the coordination and execution of the annual inventory assessment, ensuring all stock levels were accurately accounted for and discrepancies were promptly addressed
- Assisted in preparing monthly trial balances and backlog reports, providing data essential for management review, and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation
- Streamlined invoicing processes and delivery times, increasing the rate of on-time payments from customers
Business Development Associate
FAS Est
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Performed market analysis to identify market share, size, segments, target customers, and competitors
- Fostering new and existing customer relationship in expos
- Performed market analysis to identify market share, size, segments, target customers, and competitors
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Saint Louis University
06.2013
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Valuations
- Presentations & Visuals
- Due Diligence
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- KYC
- Market Research
- Microsoft Office
- Feasibility Study
- NetSuite
- SAP
- Strategy
Websites
Certification
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) – Corporate Finance Institute.
Accomplishments
- Achieved Significant Cost Reduction: Cost reduction by over 65% through strategic initiatives.
- Improved Collection Efficiency: Led team achieving 90% collection efficiency rate.
- Launched KYC and Financial DD: Identifying bankruptcy risks ahead of time.
- Ensured Audit Accuracy: Completed audited financial statements accurately, uncovering critical omissions from previous audits.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Finance Manager
Lugmety
09.2023 - 09.2024
Financial Analyst
Alfanar Company
12.2017 - 08.2023
Logistics Specialist
Integrated Building Systems Co. (IBSC)
06.2015 - 08.2017
Business Development Associate
FAS Est
10.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Saint Louis University
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