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ABDEL AZIZ SALEH

Montréal

Summary

Experienced Financial Analyst with a proven track record in budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting. Demonstrated expertise in transforming complex data into actionable insights and extracting valuable information from various sources for meaningful analyses. Skilled in developing comprehensive financial models and reports to support executive decision-making. Utilizes strong analytical capabilities, leveraging key performance indicators and trend analysis to enhance operational efficiency. Highly effective communicator fostering collaboration across business units, driving organizational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

FP&A Analyst

E2IP
07.2024 - Current
  • Actively involved in the preparation of the company’s division/department budgets
  • Maintained monthly, quarterly, and annual revised forecasts (Sales, Margins, Main P&L expenses)
  • Performed Budget / Forecast variance analysis, investigations, and documentation
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating FP&A financial models
  • Prepared and maintained KPIs / Dashboards for divisional managers and executive team
  • Participated in financial processes improvement and implementation of new reporting tools
  • Worked closely with Operations and divisions to assist in necessary analyses
  • Performed general ad-hoc analysis as required

Sr Analyst, FP&A

Gildan
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Provides quarterly and monthly performance analysis bridging actual results to forecast, and prior period results
  • Draws conclusions based on the analyses and presents them to the Manager and Director for discussion
  • Collaborates with Business Units to understand key performance metrics and develop reporting mechanisms
  • Performs detailed analysis (EPS, gross margin, net sales bridges, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc.), routine financial reporting (P&L, Scorecard, Statement of financial position, Working capital, Net cash position, etc.) and ad hoc financial analysis
  • Tracking high interest or high-risk areas
  • Provide training and coaching to new team members where applicable
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive financial model for purposes of the strategic plan, encompassing all major financial metrics (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, RONA) with sufficient detail to provide metrics at the product, market, and brand level
  • Develop and maintain weekly reporting of KPIs to senior management (weekly scorecard reporting)

FINANCIAL ANALYST

PIP Canada
05.2020 - 10.2022
  • Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
  • Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
  • Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
  • Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
  • Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
  • Prepare and maintain KPIs / Dashboards for divisional managers and executive team
  • Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
  • Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation
  • Manage chart of accounts in local ERP and coordinate with FP&A team
  • Assist with forecasting and preparation of the annual budget

FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

Dicom transportation group
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Budget & forecasts
  • Assisted in P&L, Working Capital, and Cash Flow yearly budgeting for all divisions (Parcel & Amazon)
  • Developed and maintained a process to ensure forecasts are accurately reflected
  • Maintained strong working relationships with departments, proactively working to identify and solve problems
  • Financial reporting
  • Prepared weekly KPIs and weekly flashes for management
  • Analyzed division’s monthly variance and provided recommendations/guidance to business leaders
  • Supported manager in understanding trends, preparing presentations for key stakeholders (Operations, Management)

Education

Certificate - Accounting And Finance

CFA Level 2 Candidate
Montreal, QC
01-2023

Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI -

Microsoft
01.2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

University of Moncton
01.2013

Skills

  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Effective Communication
  • Financial Modeling
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Profitability analysis

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Access, Sage 50, Power BI, Epicor, QuickBooks

Languages

French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

FP&A Analyst

E2IP
07.2024 - Current

Sr Analyst, FP&A

Gildan
11.2022 - 07.2024

FINANCIAL ANALYST

PIP Canada
05.2020 - 10.2022

FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A

Dicom transportation group
02.2019 - 05.2020

Certificate - Accounting And Finance

CFA Level 2 Candidate

Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI -

Microsoft

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

University of Moncton
ABDEL AZIZ SALEH