Nouf Al Hammadi

FP&A and Procurement Management

• Formulate and implement long-term financial strategies in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Direct the budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities to support decision-making.
• Evaluate financial performance, profitability trends, and cost structures.
• Deliver analytical insights to guide investment decisions and support risk management efforts.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure thorough and timely audits.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiency and added value.
• Assess supplier capabilities and lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Foster and sustain long-term partnerships with key suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to procurement standards related to quality, delivery timelines, and compliance.
• Review procurement data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Champion initiatives that optimize spending without compromising product or service quality.
• Identify and address procurement risks including supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations.
• Ensure procurement practices are aligned with ethical standards and sustainability goals.

• Ensured compliance with public sector budget regulations, UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2019 on Public Finance, and internal audit standards governing capital expenditure and project reporting.
• Conducted detailed variance analysis and financial risk assessments to inform leadership on potential overspending, underutilization, or cost reallocation opportunities.
• Developed, monitored, and optimized multimillion-dirham capital project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and disbursement of funds across project phases, while maintaining strict adherence to ADPIC's governance protocols.
• Oversaw financial operations, cost tracking, and budget control for strategic government-funded infrastructure projects under the Capital Projects Framework, ensuring fiscal alignment with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
• Played a key role in enhancing financial transparency and accountability by streamlining reporting tools, implementing control measures, and strengthening audit readiness across capital projects.
• Acted as a liaison between ADPIC, finance authorities, and external stakeholders to ensure timely funding approvals, alignment with broader infrastructure plans, and long-term sustainability of public investment programs.
• Leveraged advanced financial systems and platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion) to track real-time expenditures and maintain traceable documentation for each project lifecycle stage.

• Partnered closely with HR to deliver workforce planning, organizational design, and employee engagement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Supported HR in managing performance improvement plans and sensitive employee relations cases.
• Delivered financial insights on headcount, compensation, and benefits to inform HR strategy.
• Participated in succession planning and leadership development discussions, advising on cost implications and business alignment.
• Provided data analysis and forecasting for talent acquisition, turnover trends, and training ROI.
• Acted as a liaison between HR, Finance, and department leaders to guide decision-making.
• Ensured HR policies and initiatives were fiscally sound and operationally viable.

• Collaborated closely with HR to develop and manage detailed budgets for salaries, recruitment campaigns, onboarding programs, and employee training initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and workforce growth plans.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of workforce metrics—including headcount trends, attrition rates, and overtime costs—to evaluate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of staffing models across departments.
• Designed and maintained dynamic compensation models to support HR in forecasting payroll changes, modeling merit increases, and evaluating incentive programs in relation to financial performance and market benchmarks.
• Partnered with HR managers and department heads to review resource allocation, recommend cost optimization strategies, and ensure proposed staffing structures remained compliant with financial targets and corporate policies.
• Provided actionable insights to HR leadership by integrating financial data with human capital analytics, enabling more accurate planning for hiring, restructuring, and employee development investments.
• Supported quarterly and annual business reviews with detailed reporting and commentary on HR-related expenditures and their impact on organizational performance.

• Completed structured rotations across key finance departments, with a strong focus on areas intersecting with Human Resources such as payroll, compensation analysis, and HR cost reporting.
• Assisted the payroll and HR teams in accurately tracking and allocating employee-related costs, ensuring alignment with budgeted forecasts and departmental financial plans.
• Developed and refined internal reporting tools used to monitor critical HR KPIs, including employee absenteeism, overtime utilization, engagement metrics, and headcount variance.
• Supported the preparation of monthly financial reports and HR analytics dashboards that provided leadership with actionable insights on workforce-related expenses and operational trends.
• Participated in cross-functional training initiatives aimed at deepening understanding of the interdependencies between finance, HR, and business operations.
• Contributed to early-stage workforce planning projects by analyzing trends in labor costs and assisting in the creation of preliminary financial models for staffing scenarios.
• Strengthened collaboration between finance and HR teams by translating data into clear narratives that supported talent management strategies and cost efficiency goals.

• Oversaw daily branch operations, ensuring consistent execution of banking services, operational excellence, and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Directed all cash handling activities, including vault management, teller cash limits, and transaction controls, while ensuring full compliance with audit and security standards.
• Maintained high standards of service delivery by continuously monitoring branch workflows, optimizing front-office procedures, and reducing transaction processing times.
• Investigated and resolved complex operational issues and customer escalations, ensuring timely resolution and improved client retention.
• Conducted regular audits and compliance checks to ensure that branch practices aligned with Emirates NBD’s operational risk framework and central bank guidelines.
• Collaborated with central operations and compliance units to implement procedural enhancements and maintain branch readiness for internal and external audits.
• Managed key performance indicators (KPIs) related to branch productivity, customer wait times, error rates, and cash reconciliation accuracy.
• Contributed to annual budgeting, cost forecasting, and revenue tracking processes, helping the branch achieve financial performance targets and operational efficiency.
• Supported business continuity planning and implemented control mechanisms to ensure service availability and operational resilience.