Saeb A.'s Linkedin Analytics

For nearly 25 years I have worked and collaborated alongside the best in banking, commercial, manufacturing and insurance sectors as a seasoned and passionate finance, controllership, strategic and PM expert. Specialisation focused and sought after to counsel different finance functions of any type and magnitude, I easily land and run eagerly towards anything concerning external audit, GAAP reporting, regulatory and internal controls affairs and financial controls reporting. Expert in designing, leading and managing close calendars under any GAAP cross country with corporate centralisation in mind, and I am particularly proud to be considered the go person and best in class engagement partner in external audit logistics and regulatory engagement topics. I successfully implemented and lead multiple high profile portfolio finance projects over the years, one being the system integration and migration following a global merger, and most recently and proudly the UK's first MFR programme for a large insurance company. I have also directed and lead in realising multi million pounds in savings, and participating and co-leading as part of an global exclusive group of programme managers and international controllers the full 360 degree change of fiscal and calendar year ends, including the entire due diligence impact of all SOX/non SOX/country specific internal controls assessment (such as BEIS). I was the first to centralise and operationalise Europe's entire reporting and regulatory platform, and driving the controllership function of Eastern Europe with its 95 staff, and supporting the first international virtual hyper-care unit to service a multitude of finance based solutions. Working alongside different levels of authorities internally and externally, I am accomplished, versatile and proudly trusted innovative financial team player with proven track record of managing organisational resources and delivering sustainable financial results and objectives. Created multiple strategic alliances, and working discreetly and confidently with leaders to effectively align and support key business initiatives. Last but not least, I am detailed oriented, determined finance executive capable of acting in varying capacities and very well known for my outgoing style and specialised proficiency in many areas of finance. I am known to mould exceptional skills including understanding company demands and the demands of my team and staff as a priority. Strong collaboration abilities and experience across multiple backgrounds, countries, local cultures and industries.