Omar Farooq
Finance Director - Digital Planning FOBO International
Oakville
Summary
Experienced and skilled Chartered Accountant with a successful track record in a global Fortune 500 Company. Known for exceptional financial abilities, specializing in finance and controlling, planning and reporting. Bring over 20 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends, collaborating with other departmental leaders. Strong focus on action-oriented decision making, with a proven history of tracking actual business results against plans, including successful acquisitions. Possess exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills to drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Finance Director - Digital Planning FOBO Intl
PepsiCo
04.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded the implementation of Mosaic Planning AI embedded TM1 solution across all INT FOBO markets, improving data quality and streamlining operations across geographies.
- Led AI Forecast generation gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends to predict volumes while effectively navigating for solutions in challenging situations.
- Streamlined financial processes saving thousands of hours
- Set up and mentored a finance team , fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Transformation Team Finance Leader
PepsiCo
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Business Finance lead in M&A activities such as valuation analyses & due diligence support to maximize deal value realization.
- Contributed expert business knowledge during M&A negotiations, supporting due diligence efforts and valuation accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams & actively engaging key decision-makers in project discussions on complex issues & M&A angles
Sr Manager Finance Beverages
PepsiCo
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Drove strategic partnerships to drive results and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Maximized resource utilization by overseeing budget planning, allocation, and execution in line with organizational goals.
- Conducted competitive analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and inform business decisions related to product pricing.
Finance Manager Foods
PepsiCo
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
Commercial Controller
PepsiCo
03.2014 - 10.2015
Factory Controller
PepsiCo
11.2011 - 03.2014
Corporate Finance Analyst
AkzoNobel
12.2010 - 11.2011
Manager Internal Audit
AkzoNobel
09.2009 - 12.2010
Assistant Manager
PwC
08.2004 - 08.2009
Education
ACA - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
05.2004 - 01.2007
ACCA - Accounting and Finance
Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2002 - 01.2004
Skills
Strategic financial policy formulation, planning, modeling and forecasting
Cross-functional team leadership
Crisis management & conflict resolution
Relationship building
Problem-solving aptitude
Cost reduction strategies
Change management expertise
Continuous learning mindset
Risk management
Awards
Gold Medal for Outstanding Performance in the subject of Information Technology
Timeline
Finance Director - Digital Planning FOBO Intl
PepsiCo
04.2021 - Current
Transformation Team Finance Leader
PepsiCo
03.2020 - 04.2021
Sr Manager Finance Beverages
PepsiCo
03.2018 - 02.2020
Finance Manager Foods
PepsiCo
11.2015 - 02.2018
Commercial Controller
PepsiCo
03.2014 - 10.2015
Factory Controller
PepsiCo
11.2011 - 03.2014
Corporate Finance Analyst
AkzoNobel
12.2010 - 11.2011
Manager Internal Audit
AkzoNobel
09.2009 - 12.2010
Assistant Manager
PwC
08.2004 - 08.2009
ACA - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
05.2004 - 01.2007
ACCA - Accounting and Finance
Association Of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2002 - 01.2004
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