SHAKKEER P V
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Chief Financial Officer with a proven track record of driving growth and aligning financial strategies with organizational missions. Expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes to ensure sustainable expansion while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Skilled in fostering collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives. Committed to leveraging financial acumen to unlock new opportunities and propel companies toward their goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Finance Director
Metra Computer Group FZCO
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: One of the leading technology distribution groups in the Middle East, representing global IT brands and supporting regional growth through extensive channel networks and strategic vendor partnerships.
- Strategic finance leader with proven expertise in driving business growth and financial resilience in a dynamic distribution environment. Partnering with senior leadership to deliver value-added insights and long-term financial strategies. Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Finance Partnering – Supporting executive management in business growth initiatives, financial planning, and performance optimization.
- Financing & Capital Structuring – Arranging and negotiating financing solutions, including structured working capital facilities and innovative alternate financing models to ensure liquidity and scalability.
- Treasury & Risk Management – Overseeing cash flow, liquidity, FX exposures, and risk mitigation frameworks to safeguard business stability.
- Vendor & Credit Management – Building strong vendor relationships to secure credit support, ensuring adequate trade credit limits, and enabling business continuity through tailored financing solutions.
- Banking & Investor Relations – Managing relationships with banks, private banking partners, and family office structures to optimize financial resources and governance.
- Business Enablement – Driving financial innovation and structuring solutions aligned with the company’s distribution and technology growth strategies.
Head of Finance
Jacky’s Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Leading retail and distribution group in the UAE, operating its own branded stores and Samsung franchise outlets, and serving as a distribution partner across East Africa and Far East markets for leading electronics, FMCG, and IT/technology brands.
- Progressively advanced from Accountant to Head of Finance, taking on increasing leadership responsibility across a 15-year tenure.
- Oversaw full-spectrum finance functions, including financial planning & analysis, treasury and cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Managed vendor relationships and banking partnerships to ensure adequate trade credit, structured financing, and liquidity for business growth.
- Played a lead role in successful ERP system implementations, streamlining finance, inventory, and operational processes across retail and distribution operations.
- Partnered with senior management to support multi-country expansion, governance, and strategic business decisions.
General Manager
Alia Home Appliance
07.1997 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Distributor of Godrej GE home appliances in Thrissur district, Progressed from Accountant to Manager/General Manager, overseeing Business, finance, accounts, taxation, and end-to-end operations.
Education
MBA - Finance
Adam Smith University
Bachelor’s Degree - economics
Calicut University
ICWAI Inter - undefined
Thrissur Chapter of ICWAI
Thrissur, IndiaPost Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
Technosoft
Skills
- Compliance management
- Strong background in financial assessment
- Audit oversight
- Cost optimization techniques
- Financial strategy development
- Effective cash flow oversight
- Experience in corporate governance
- Cross-functional team management
- Oversight management
- Supply chain oversight
- Strategic partnership facilitation
- Comprehensive reporting capabilities
- Strategic operational decision making
- Strategic planning
- Project management leadership
- Financial oversight
- Data-driven forecasting
- Strategic leadership
- Executive recruitment
- Financial management
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Timely financial reporting
- Consulting
- Change management
- Innovation management
- Fundraising oversight
- Relationship management
- Financial leadership
- Procedure redesign
- Cost breakdown analysis
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder relations
- Administrative leadership
- Operations management
- Policy development
- Corporate governance
- Corporate leadership
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic (Essentials)
Timeline
Corporate Finance Director
Metra Computer Group FZCO
01.2017 - Current
Head of Finance
Jacky’s Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2017
General Manager
Alia Home Appliance
07.1997 - 01.2002
Bachelor’s Degree - economics
Calicut University
ICWAI Inter - undefined
Thrissur Chapter of ICWAI
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Application
Technosoft
MBA - Finance
Adam Smith University
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