Obaid Mohammed

Al Kabeer Group is one of the leading frozen food manufacturing companies in the GCC

• Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
• Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning, monitoring performance and providing detailed variance analysis and explanations
• Develop and maintain weekly sales forecasts and trend vs. budget analyses, enabling early visibility into monthly performance and improving the accuracy of budget alignment and decision-making
• Perform weekly sales performance analysis segmented by SKU, category, channel and region, identifying trends, growth opportunities, and performance gaps
• Deliver sales trend analysis and performance forecasts to support proactive business planning and strategic decisions
• Prepare SKU assortment analysis and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize product mix and profitability
• Oversee geographical segmentation and promotion analysis to assess regional and campaign effectiveness
• Develop competitive analysis reports using tools such as Clicflyer, evaluating market positioning and promotional strategies
• Develop and present business cases to assess and validate pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and internal profitability goals
• Provide pricing recommendations to management based on competitor analysis and financial impact assessments, supporting strategic pricing decisions
• Support revenue optimization initiatives through effective pricing, cost management, and margin enhancement strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and operations teams to ensure financial strategies are aligned with business priorities
• Work closely with the Finance Controller to prepare financial presentations with actionable insights for annual reviews and leadership meetings
• Manage ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting tasks as required by the finance leadership team

• Prepared monthly financial reports for each Tool Center and region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
• Collaborated with the Service Director and Service Managers to develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, as well as the annual budget, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Reported financial performance by Tool Center and region to the CFO and Service Director, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Conducted detailed variance analysis (P&L, cost, revenue deferrals/accruals), identifying gaps and ensuring alignment between actual results and budgeted targets.
• Drove operating forecasts and monitored conformity to the financial operating plan, enabling proactive financial management.
• Led financial analysis of Tool Center operations, identifying internal control gaps and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Maintained strict cost control at the cost center level, ensuring early detection of deviations and promoting operational efficiency.
• Partnered cross-functionally with sales, operations, sourcing, and logistics teams to meet revenue and cost targets and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Coordinated with Tool Center Managers on tool rentals and resource billing, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and timely invoicing.
• Prepared and presented KPI reports for monthly and quarterly business reviews, supporting executive-level strategic discussions.

• Prepared general ledger account reconciliations in compliance with GE accounting standards.
• Posted journal entries to the general ledger and ensured accuracy in monthly closings.
• Performed monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis, focusing on balance sheet integrity and financial accuracy.
• Conducted cost analysis and calculated accruals to support accurate expense recognition.
• Reviewed and analyzed monthly accounts receivable reports to ensure timely collections and account accuracy.
• Handled statutory reconciliations and ensured all reporting met local regulatory compliance standards.
• Monitored cash balances and audited accounts payable payments to ensure policy compliance and appropriate fund allocation.
• Assisted with annual audits, preparing schedules and documentation to support external auditors.
• Conducted financial analysis and created reports as needed by management.
• Performed various ad hoc tasks and accounting duties as assigned, contributing to smooth finance operations.

• Managed end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice verification, PO matching, and vendor payments.
• Improved payment scheduling, reducing overdue payables and enhancing vendor relationships.
• Ensured compliance with local tax and statutory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation.