Sara Ali Naji
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Logical Finance Manager and talented at setting goals and formulating effective action plans. In-depth knowledge of financial and budget forecasting. Proactive and assertive individual dedicated to analyzing and maintaining cost and schedule performance measurement baselines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Business Partner
Etihad Airlines
08.2015 - 09.2023
- Providing insight and analysis: performing monthly detailed analysis of current and past trends in all areas of revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
- Budget planning: managing the continued development of the five-year budget, financial forecasting and variance analysis based on business area’s needs
- Supporting business: in providing financial support to the month end process with emphasis on revenue recognition and expense accrual posting
- Processes atomization: working on the development of forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze revenue, business operation cost and industry trends
- Reviewing monthly financials: leading monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations
- IFRS reporting: summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Finance Analyst Intern
FERTIL
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Identified potential cost savings through focused financial analysis.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
Administrative Assistant
Zayed University
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Education
CMA - Paper One -
Genesis Institute
02.2025
Bachelor Degree - Finance
Zayed University
2014
High School Diploma -
Um Ammar High School
Abu Dhabi2009
Skills
- Financial Budgeting and Planning - zero basis
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Departmental Oversight
- Performance Review
- Quarterly Forecasting
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- SAP system
Certification
ACCA diploma
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
Etihad Airlines
08.2015 - 09.2023
Finance Analyst Intern
FERTIL
04.2014 - 06.2014
Administrative Assistant
Zayed University
04.2012 - 08.2012
CMA - Paper One -
Genesis Institute
Bachelor Degree - Finance
Zayed University
High School Diploma -
Um Ammar High School
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