MUHAMMAD ATIF NOOR

Mobile: +965 5054 8868

OR +971558612086 ~ E-Mail: atif.noorm@gmail.com

MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
~ Experience in Enhancing Business and Optimizing Costs ~
~ Extensive business background in multi-cultural environments ~
~ Self driven and result oriented Finance leader with experience in business finance, reporting and
controls for over 10 years
~ Polished leadership skills to drive the teams for consistent delivery of results
~ Proven track record of handling complex business challenges; true believer of and
committed to 'Excellence'

~ An enterprising leader seeking senior level assignments in Financial Planning & Analysis/
Business Finance/ Budgeting & Control with an organization of high repute preferably in Oil &
Gas, Investments or Contracting sector
PROFILE SUMMARY
Multi-faceted professional with comprehensive expertise of 10+ years in:

- Budgeting & Forecasting

-Financial Risk Management
-Setting
up
Finance Function
-MIS & Financial Reporting
-Mergers & Acquisitions
-Cash
Flow
Management
-Working Capital Management
-Strategic Planning
-Internal
Controls
-Problem Solving
-Performance Evaluation
-Internal / External
Audit
-Project Pricing & Control
-Contract Review & Negotiation
SAP
Implementation
Proficient in formulating budgets, implementing systems and conducting complex analysis
Expert in designing robust internal controls framework, implementing financial procedures,
maintenance & finalization of accounts as per statutory requirements, auditing & MIS
Skilled in financial reporting, cash flow analysis, working capital management and management
reporting
An impressive communicator with honed interpersonal, team building, negotiation, presentation and
analytical skills
CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Planning
Performing the key role of developing & validating business plans & commercial strategies for
maximizing profitability & revenue generation in line with corporate goals
Planning and executing the acquisitions along with settling all the finance, legal, admin or other
related issues
Conducting cash and fund flow analysis, financial planning and control, profit planning, expenditure
budgeting, policies and control thereof for all the divisions
Accounting & Finance
Monitoring the preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
and other financial reports to keep a track of business performance
Administering the maintenance of statutory books of accounts and reconciliation of accounts in
compliance with the norms
Budgeting & MIS
Formulating annual budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between
projected & actual results
Supervising the preparation of MIS reports to provide feedback to top management on financial
performance
Implementation of SAP and Oracle Financials
DOMAIN SKILLS

Expertise in:

Financial Analysis
Financial & Management Accounting
Internal & External Auditing
Business Modelling
Financial Policies
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Mergers & Acquisitions
Risk Management & Control
Working Capital Management

Providing Leadership:
Innovative in thought and solutions
Effective business negotiations
Team Management & Mentoring
Tactical Planning
Has Experience in:
Finance Operations Management
Business Restructuring
Financial Planning
Financial Modelling
Variance Analysis

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since May14
Growth Path:
Jul07 to Dec09
Jan10 to Apr11
Apr11 to Dec12
Dec12 to May14
(Costa Coffee)
Since May14

Alghanim Industries, Kuwait as Head of Finance

Financial Analyst - Engineering Group (Hitachi)
Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
FP&A Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Finance Manager FMCG Group (Mars, Kraft, Colgate Palmolive), Retail Dining
Head of Financial Planning & Budgeting, Accounting & Control and Credit
Engineering (Hitachi), Document Management (Xerox), Technology (Avaya,
Bosch), Lighting (Philips), Oil & Gas (Maintenance Contractors for EQUATE,
ARAMCO, SABIC, Reliance India), Medical Equipment (Multiple brands)

Key Achievements:
As Head of Financial Planning & Budgeting, Accounting & Control and Credit Engineering
(Hitachi), Document Management (Xerox), Technology (Avaya, Bosch), Oil & Gas
(Maintenance Contractors for EQUATE, ARAMCO, SABIC, Reliance India), Medical Equipment
(Multiple brands):
Developing financial plan and administering the plant shutdown jobs mainly in Petrochemical
Industry
Carrying out financial analysis of new medical equipment agencies
Managing the acquisitions and partnerships with various Document Management Solution Providers
Restructuring the technology business to breakeven after several years of losses
Providing finance, controllership and accounting support to above business
Mentoring a team of 20+ employees (Analysts, Collection Team and Accounting Staff)
As Finance Manager FMCG Group (Mars, Kraft, Colgate Palmolive), Retail Dining (Costa
Coffee):
Executed the deal for acquisition of Costa Coffee franchise
Established the newly acquired business in company portfolio in compliance to the standardized reporting
and policies
Executed key financial controls in critical business processes across Costa business
Carried out various investment appraisals through different techniques like DCF and Advanced
Financial Modeling
Functioned in coordination with business leadership for development of 5 years strategy and
assigned it for annual budgets and balanced scorecard objectives at entity & various functional
levels
Mentored the Finance Department for execution of financial closing procedures and reported the
monthly financial results with commentary on business performance
Mentored a team of 20+ employees (Analysts, Collection Team and Accounting Staff)
Provided finance, controllership and accounting support to above four business
As FP&A Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Collated the financial data of various businesses in the group and issued the consolidated financial
statements through financial analysis and business commentary for Executive Management
Functioned as the Cardinal Financial Advisor to Finance Departments of all the businesses
Monitored the team involved in development of Central Services Dashboard (CS Dynamics)

Carried out customer satisfaction survey for central finance functions

Developed plans and supervised the Operational Excellence Projects in central finance functions
Monitored the finance function for preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Implemented financial closing and reporting procedures for ascertainment of high transparency and
value added analysis that assisted in business decisions

As Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

Handled the Finance & Accounts Team of Analysts and Accountants
Successfully completed annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts and monthly financial closing
Conducted the cost allocations to all business units under corporate based on utilization of key
central services
Carried out financial modeling for any ad-hoc analysis and reporting the requirements for same
As Financial Analyst - Finance Department/ Engineering Group:
Developed Annual and Five year Business Plan and quarterly forecasts of engineering group financials
Conducted financial modeling and valuation of different projects through DCF
Functioned in collaboration with Accounting Team on the issues related to cost provisioning and
implementation of International Accounting Standards
Responsible for financial analysis (specially projects related) and process implementation
Managed the project pricing taking into account all possible financial, operational and cash flow
related issues
Monitored the development of Standard Cost Model for Residential Market Segment by examining
the standard activities and costs related to same
Organized sessions on financial modeling for finance community
Highlights:
As Finance Manager:
Recognized with the Finance Person of the Month Award; received nominations twice in 2012
Headed receivables project whereby notable amount of very old aged receivables was collected
significant balance sheet provisions were reversed with ~35% improvement in companywide DSO
Successfully handling the biggest portfolio of business and biggest team of Finance and Accounts
staff
Acknowledged as 1 of the Gurus in Financial Modelling
Accredited for improving the working capital significantly in 2013
As FP&A Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Recognized with highest across Alghanim Group in CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) and
acknowledged the Best Finance Support
As Financial Analyst - Finance Department/ Engineering Group:
Holds the merit of significantly conducting the restructuring of business that led to enhancement in
bottom-line
Recognized with the Bravo Award consecutively for three times for exhibiting exceptional financial
modeling proficiency
INTERNSHIP
Organization:
Ernst & Young, Pakistan
Role:
Internee
Period:
Jun05 to Aug05
Accountabilities:
Developed plans and carried out audit assignments
Evaluated the Internal Control System and proposed enhancements in the same
Ascertained compliance of policies & procedures and relevant legislation
Prepared documents for the Audit Program and developed the Audit Report
Performed Stock Takes
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Apr03 to Jul07

Self Employed, Pakistan

Started as a tutor of SAT exam and soon realized the entrepreneurial side of me. Established a coaching
institute, recruited staff, developed and executed the marketing plan and grew the enterprise
significantly by establishing three branches. In 2007, executed profitable sale of the enterprise to
venture capitalist before moving to Kuwait
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Various Management and Leadership Courses at Alghanim Industries and international institutes
IT SKILLS
Conversant with:
o SAP, Oracle Financials, Hyperion, PROMAS, Tally, Business Objects,
Management System SMS
o Bloomberg
o MS Office (VB Macros, Programing, Financial Modeling, PowerPoint)

SAGE

and Service

EDUCATION
2007
2015

BSc. Hons. (Accounting & Finance) from Lahore University of Management

Sciences, Lahore (LUMS)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
PERSONAL DETAILS

Visa Status:
Work Visa - Kuwait
Driving License Details:
Kuwait Driving License (Valid throughout GCC)
Marital Status:
Married
No. of Dependents:
3
Address:
House 34, Street 119, Block 1, Ishbiliya, Kuwait
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Arabic and Urdu
Location Preference: GCC