Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim Ellafy

Finance & credit supervisorFull Time

• Job Details:Key Achievements & Strategic Contributions 04/2023 – present Jeddah, Saudi Arabia •Improved company cash flow by 50% in 2023 and 25% in 2024 by optimizing receivables, accelerating collections, and resolving aged balances. •Enhanced cross-functional financial planning and analysis (FP&A) by embedding real-time AR insights into working capital models, improving forecasting accuracy by 90%. •Streamlined monthly close and consolidated reporting by integrating AR, revenue data, and cost insights into financial statements and management reports. •Led budgeting and variance analysis initiatives, aligning forecasts with strategic goals and providing clear financial guidance to department heads. •Automated reporting dashboards in Power BI, reducing reporting cycle time by 70%, enhancing transparency, and enabling proactive decisionmaking at the executive level. •Recognized as one of the company’s Top 7 Talents in 2024, selected for outstanding performance, leadership potential, and strategic contributions. •Ensured audit-readiness and compliance with IFRS by leading AR and revenue-related audit reconciliations and implementing effective internal controls. Managed letters of credit (LCs) and financial claims, coordinating with banks and finance companies to resolve issues and ensure proper documentation and collections. •Reduced receivables risk by 36% through implementation of structured credit evaluations and contribution to credit policy updates. •Led the SAP e-invoicing Phase 2 integration with ZATCA, ensuring full compliance, resolving technical and customer-facing issues, and building a continuous monitoring process. Strategic Finance Focus •Leveraged working capital, budgeting, and receivables as strategic tools to enhance liquidity, align operations with financial targets, and manage risk. •Played an active role in shaping finance strategy by delivering insights on revenue performance, customer behavior, cost trends, and cash flow optimization. •Committed to continuous improvement, automation, and aligning finance functions with business growth and sustainability goals.

Head of costing, budgeting & planningFull Time

• Job Details:•Directed the annual budgeting cycle, cost control initiatives, and financial planning processes to improve profitability and cost efficiency. •Delivered variance analysis and executive dashboards that informed key operational and strategic decisions. •Oversaw project costing, inventory valuation, and capital investment evaluations to support accurate financial reporting and long-term planning. •Negotiated supplier contracts, improving payment terms and strengthening working capital management. •Implemented finance automation tools, reducing reporting turnaround time by 60% and enhancing decision support. •Built and led a cross-functional finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.