About Ayman Ahmad
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Gender Male
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Job Fuction Finance & Accounts
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Academic Level PhD
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About me
I am writing to express my keen interest in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at your esteemed organization. With nearly two decades of progressive experience in financial leadership across diverse sectors such as Contracting, Hospitality, Restaurants,
Manufacturing, and Investments, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven record of
driving profitability, implementing robust financial systems, and supporting strategic growth.
Currently serving as Finance Director , I lead a team of 50 finance professionals overseeing all aspects of financial accounting, budgeting, treasury, credit control, and ERP systems. I have successfully improved net profits by over 17%, enhanced cash flow management, and reduced financial risk by optimizing loan structures and renegotiating major supplier contracts. My ability to align financial planning with business objectives has resulted in major cost savings and the successful launch of new investments and facilities across Saudi Arabia.
I hold a PhD and MBA in Accounting from Thompson Institute in New York and have
extensive experience in ERP platforms including Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics. My
hands-on approach, strategic insight, and commitment to ethical leadership have
consistently contributed to operational excellence and financial sustainability in every role I
have held.
I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring this experience to your organization and
contribute meaningfully to its continued success. I would welcome the chance to further
discuss how my skills and accomplishments align with your goals.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to
your team.
Sincerely,
AYMAN BADWAN
Education
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2012 - 2014
Thompson Institute
PhD
Dean’s List (3 semesters) Leadership Excellence Award Capstone with top consulting firm
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2010 - 2012
Thompson Institute
Masters ( MBA )
Dean’s List (6 semesters) Research on Renewable Energy National Science Conference Presentation
Experience
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2023 - Present
Shawarma House Restaurants Co.
Chief Financial Officer
Led Financial Accounting, Treasury, Budgeting, Risk & Insurance, ERP (Oracle Cloud, SQL Microsoft Dynamics), Credit Control, Collections, and Supply Chain.
Managed a 50-person finance team and oversaw complete financial strategy and risk management. Delivered accurate financial planning, GL, trial balance, journal entries, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory under GAAP and IFRS compliance.
Oversaw bank relationships for loan facilities (LC, LG, Forex), and managed credit portfolio for 500MM+ customers.
Directed pricing, cost accounting, investments, and cash flow forecasting (5-year projections). Coordinated statutory tax reporting, audits, and compliance.
Key Achievements:
Increased net profit from 9% to 26% within 10 months.
Improved cash savings to SAR 200MM; increased fixed assets by SAR 700MM. Reduced bank loan interest rates from 2.5% to 1.25%.
Negotiated 10% supplier cost savings and improved inventory turnover. Initiated and oversaw 5 new facility setups across KSA.
Implemented full ERP automation and upgraded Oracle e-business suite.
Renowned for leading large-scale finance teams (50+ members), implementing robust financial systems (Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and significantly enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Adept at improving cash flow, minimizing financial risk, and driving long-term financial health in alignment with corporate strategy. -
2020 - 2023
AlBassami Contracting Co.
Finance Director
Directed Financial Accounting, Treasury, Budgeting, Risk, ERP (Oracle), Credit & Collections, and Supply Chain.
Led financial strategy, cost control, team development, and statutory compliance for the group. Delivered enterprise-wide financial reporting and supported executive decisions. -
2000 - 2020
AlHokair Holding Co.
Finance and Accounts Director
Spearheaded finance operations for a large holding company covering multiple sectors. Managed ERP systems, budgeting, auditing, and strategic investments.
Drove global financial leadership, implemented controls, and guided the group’s fiscal direction
