Tamim Obaid Saif AlNasri
CFO-Track Finance Leader
Abu Dhabi
Summary
ACCA-qualified finance leader, commercial-finance strategist, and finance business partner with a track record of protecting and creating enterprise value across ports, energy, upstream oil & gas, and multi-entity concessions. In the current group role, delivered over AED 10M in combined value - AED 6.8M in negotiated savings and AED 3.3M in royalty exposure safeguarded across concession agreements - while building finance teams, interviewing CFO talent, and standing up group-wide audit governance across 7+ entities. Pairs deep IFRS, ICFR, and financial-control expertise with commercial-contract acumen, board-resolution governance, and an AI-native approach to finance productivity. Positioned to lead the finance function, owning financial strategy, capital stewardship, governance, and value creation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Financial Control Projects
AD Ports Group
05.2026 - Current
- Safeguarded an estimated AED 3.3M in future royalty exposure across concession agreements by correctly interpreting the Gross Revenue definition in a signed MOA (excluding asset-sale proceeds from the 16% royalty payable to ADC) - a position initially challenged by Legal Counsel, then validated on accounting grounds and applied group-wide.
- Devised a contract-grounded negotiation strategy that saved over AED 6.8M on equipment procurement - enforcing the actual MOA clauses over an assumed financial-model limit, and avoiding over-capitalization, lower-quality assets, and a 7%+ rise in Opex.
- Stood up the finance function for a new concession (Aqaba MPT): scoped 20 positions, designed the interview framework, personally assessed 24 candidates, and delivered a decision-ready hiring map (9 recommended hires, 3 flagged for managerial reassignment).
- Shortlisted and interviewed CFO candidates for the Iraq concession, supporting executive-team formation for a new-market entry.
- Established group-wide external-audit governance across 7+ entities (Noatum Ports, KGTML, TCI, Luanda Terminal, Safaga, Golden Anchor Ships, Berth 6) - tracking auditors, focal points, board-resolution status, and engagement letters through to close-out.
- Reviewed statutory financial statements for the Jordan branch, including the Arabic-language taxation section - clarifying income tax, national contribution, and sales-tax treatment.
- Partnered directly with the CFO on the Aqaba MPT executive visit: set the agenda and delivered a findings presentation covering Aqaba MPT and Maqta Ayla; drafted and translated local SOPs; and launched a shared finance mailbox to strengthen cross-entity alignment.
Finance Controller
Al Yasat Petroleum
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Led cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment between finance, operations, and management.
- Coordinated external and internal audits; ensured timely planning, walkthroughs, and close-out.
- Designed and implemented ICFR processes, including documentation and testing.
- Maintained and governed the fixed asset register, overseeing capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
- Authored a Fixed Assets Write-Off Policy and upgraded the Fixed Asset Procedure Manual, strengthening governance.
- Proposed and executed SAP reporting enhancements, reducing quarterly close cycles and boosting productivity.
- Delivered accurate IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reporting packs; mentored junior staff and championed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Senior Analyst, Reporting
ADNOC Onshore
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepared monthly and quarterly IFRS reports and dashboards for executive decision-making.
- Partnered with business units to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and closing.
- Developed and improved financial models to support forecasting, performance tracking, and variance analysis.
Accountant (Various Roles)
ADNOC Onshore
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Trained and onboarded new entrants through structured development programs, strengthening ADNOC Onshore's future finance capability.
- Delivered project accounting, tracking CAPEX/OPEX and monitoring budget vs. actuals.
- Supported procurement and contract accounting, ensuring compliance and process alignment.
- Handled field-operations accounting, providing accurate reporting and cost-control insight.
Education
ACCA - undefined
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Finance
George Mason University
01.2016
Skills
- Financial Strategy
- Concession & Contract Economics
- Commercial Negotiation
- Board & C-Suite Advisory
- Asset Takeover / M&A-Adjacent
- Multi-Country Operations
- Finance Transformation
- Change Management
- IFRS Reporting & Audit
- ICFR / Internal Controls
- Month-End Close
- Fixed Assets & Componentization
- Capitalization & Depreciation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Policies, SOPs & RACI
- Risk & Compliance
- Finance Org Design
- Team Build-Out
- Talent Selection & Interviewing
- Training & Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Stakeholder Management
- SAP FI/CO
- Oracle Fusion Applications
- ERP
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Modelling
- AI-Driven Automation & Productivity
Professional Highlights
• Protected the company from significant future royalty exposure by identifying and closing a revenue-definition gap in a signed concession agreement — a position upheld over legal challenge and applied across all concessions.
• Delivered multimillion-dirham savings through a contract-grounded negotiation strategy on major equipment procurement, avoiding over-capitalization and a material rise in operating costs.
• Built a new concession's finance function end to end — scoping 20 roles, assessing 24 candidates, and leading CFO-level hiring for new international operations.
• Established Group-wide audit governance across 7+ entities and multiple jurisdictions, aligning them on IFRS and Group reporting standards through to audit close-out.
• Partnering directly with the CFO and senior leadership on executive reviews, statutory reporting, and the SOPs and controls that set each finance function up for what's ahead.
Underpinning it all with an AI-native approach — using automation and AI agents to raise the speed, accuracy, and insight of the finance function.
Core Competencies
Financial Strategy, Concession & Contract Economics, Commercial Negotiation, Board & C-Suite Advisory, Asset Takeover / M&A-Adjacent, Multi-Country Operations, Finance Transformation, Change Management, IFRS Reporting & Audit, ICFR / Internal Controls, Month-End Close, Fixed Assets & Componentization, Capitalization & Depreciation, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cost Control, Policies, SOPs & RACI, Risk & Compliance, Finance Org Design, Team Build-Out, Talent Selection & Interviewing, Training & Mentoring, Cross-Functional Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, SAP FI/CO, Oracle Fusion Applications, ERP, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Financial Modelling, AI-Driven Automation & Productivity
Hobbies and Interests
- Building AI agents to improve productivity and work efficiency
- Team Building Sports
Timeline
Manager, Financial Control Projects
AD Ports Group
05.2026 - Current
Finance Controller
Al Yasat Petroleum
09.2023 - 05.2026
Senior Analyst, Reporting
ADNOC Onshore
01.2021 - 09.2023
Accountant (Various Roles)
ADNOC Onshore
12.2016 - 01.2021
ACCA - undefined
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Finance
George Mason University