Babar Shabir CMA, CIA, CSCA

Finance Controller | Food & Beverage Sectoral Expertise

Professional Profile
A highly effective Finance Controller, with fifteen years’ experience providing
financial, treasury and strategic support to executive teams operating in a
range of industries across the Middle East. Brings particular strength as a
specialist in the F&B sector, having spent ten years of career to date applying
knowledge in that area, but also brings experience of working in the banking,
manufacturing and retail sectors. Certified as a Management Accountant and
in Strategy and Competitive Analysis from the IMA, USA, and certified as an
Dubai, UAE Internal Auditor by the IIA, USA, and offers technical skills in budgetary
control, forecasting and financial analysis, accounting controls and strategic
+971 56 656 1199 business planning. Combines creativity with critical thought and commercial
acumen to innovate and cut corporate cost, and has significant experience of
babar_shabir@hotmail.com successful implementation of POS and ERP systems, as well as developing
and implementing corporate policies and procedures. A positive leader with
the ability to negotiate solutions to issues; solve complex problems
thoughtfully; lead and implement change through simplifying and eliminating
IT Skills complexity; and make tough decisions with integrity. Nurtures talent and
Oracle E-Business Suite works collaboratively with peer groups and others, both within and outside the
Microsoft Office business, to achieve corporate goals and to share knowledge through lecturing
CMA students.
Microsoft Navision
Microsoft 365 Central
POS systems Areas of Expertise
Cost Analysis, Reduction & Control Corporate reporting
P/L & Performance Improvement Inventory Control
Languages Financial Accounting & Reporting IFRS compliance
English Advisory & Decision Support Leadership Skills
ERP & POS Implementation Internal Audit
Arabic
People management Budgeting
Urdu / Hindi

Career Summary
Financial Planning Analyst 2022 – Present
Vectrus Systems | Germany
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Working with a leading US Defence Contractor on several projects across Europe & Middle East.

Group Financial Controller 2020 – 2022

Global Corp Group | UAE
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Led the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Sapaad.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Key stake holder in the development of business strategy and decision-making process.
 Responsible for leading the finance department’s operations and reporting process.
 Coordinated and directed the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
 Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
 Initiatives for Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business.
 Led the conduct of project feasibility studies and business planning.
 Head of Finance 2016 – 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts | UAE and Kuwait
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Directed all aspects of roll-out of Microsoft GP (ERP) and LS One (POS)
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Oversaw banking activities, cashflow, treasury and financial reporting functions of 93 stores across UAE and Kuwait
 Participated in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
 Monitored and reported on value analysis and ensured monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines were achieved,
serving as the main point of contact for financial reporting with Dunkin’ Brands International

Finance Manager 2014 – 2016

Manoushe Street Restaurant | UAE
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Collaborated with corporate departments to develop a set of corporate policies and procedures for all business areas
 Held accountability for generating accurate monthly financial statement within prescribed timeframes
 Managed budget preparation and controls, cashflows and capital to ensure adequate liquidity at minimum cost

Group Management Accountant 2014

Café Bateel | UAE
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Developed a suite of reports to support the reduction of operational costs without compromising operations
 Prepared five-year business plans, monthly financial statements and the annual corporate budget for twelve cafes
 Carried out project feasibility studies to support senior management decision-making processes

Chief Accountant, UAE and Kuwait 2010 – 2014

Caribou Coffee | Al Sayer Group
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Directed implementation of a new sales reporting system for corporate sales across the Middle East
 Oversaw the consolidation reporting function of >150 stores and financial reporting functions of >40 stores in UAE

Senior Accountant 2008 – 2010

The Sultan Center | Kuwait
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Managed financial reporting functions of 13 stores including preparing financial statements, month-end closing and
product budget, costing and pricing, weekly inventory turnover report

Senior Accountant 2005 – 2008

Hygiene Products Industries Co. | Kuwait
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Prepared financial statements and closing reports, and authenticated accounts payables and receivables

Education
CSCA - Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis | IMA - Institute of Management Accountants, USA 2018
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor | IIA - Institute of Internal Auditors, USA 2011
CMA - Certified Management Accountant | IMA - Institute of Management Accountants, USA 2009
B.Com. - Bachelor of Commerce | Bahaud Din Zikrya University, Multan, Pakistan 2002
DBA - Diploma in Business Administration | Punjab Board of Technical Education, Pakistan 2000

Interests
Reading | Travelling | Cricket