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Asem Alolayan

Asem Alolayan

Financial Planning & Analysis Lead
Riyadh

Summary

Finance Professional with a strong track record in strategic financial planning, analysis, and partnership building. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and SAP system management. Proven ability to deliver actionable insights and optimize business outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Finance Business Partner

Roche Products
Riyadh
09.2023 - Current
  • Transformed Saudi business finance through close alignment with commercial team, delivering actionable insights.
  • Designed, implemented, and updated monthly financial sales models, enhancing forecasting accuracy.
  • Developed and executed adaptable planning processes, significantly contributing to ambitious forecasting goals.
  • Assisted in pricing strategy alignment, supported tender pricing, and collaborated on access solutions, showcasing pricing expertise and market competitiveness.

FP&A Business Partner

NEOM Company
NEOM
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to craft annual budgets, quarterly re-forecasts, and annual strategic plans, showcasing strong strategic financial expertise.
  • Generated monthly management accounts, meticulously analyzed variances, and provided actionable recommendations.
  • Supported preparation of quarterly reports for NEOM's Board of Directors, ensuring effective communication of financial data.
  • Actively contributed to successful implementation and operational management of SAP's Project Systems and Funds Management Modules.
  • Recognized with ETSD's prestigious 2022 Performance Recognition Award for instrumental contributions in assisting a sector to achieve its strategic goals, showcasing a commitment to excellence and driving results.

Finance Manager

Gulf Neocare Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Supported operations, sales, and marketing efforts to enhance revenue and financial health.
  • Ensured timely reconciliation of monthly balances, closing entries, and VAT reporting.
  • Provided financial planning and modeling for strategic initiatives and acquisitions.
  • Supervised a team of accountants to ensure efficient financial operations.

Assistant Finance Manager

Gulf Neocare Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
  • Analyzed actuals against budget/forecast and provided timely insights to stakeholders.
  • Supported decision-making with detailed performance insights.

Financial Analyst

Gulf Neocare Pharmaceuticals
Riyadh
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends, creating revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Prepared preliminary financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, conducting necessary analysis to identify trends and challenges.

Transaction Analyst

Sears Holdings
Toronto
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Researched billing and invoice problems, ensuring resolution in compliance with established standards.
  • Analyzed trends and monitored customer behaviors to serve as predictors for future marketplace actions.

Education

Bachelors of Finance -

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Canada
01.2012 - 05.2016

Skills

    Financial Planning & Analysis

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Timeline

Finance Business Partner

Roche Products
09.2023 - Current

FP&A Business Partner

NEOM Company
07.2022 - 09.2023

Credit Advisor - The Financial Academy

03-2021

Professional Banking - The Financial Academy

03-2021

Finance Manager

Gulf Neocare Pharmaceuticals
08.2020 - 07.2022

Assistant Finance Manager

Gulf Neocare Pharmaceuticals
08.2018 - 08.2020

Financial Analyst

Gulf Neocare Pharmaceuticals
08.2017 - 08.2018

Transaction Analyst

Sears Holdings
06.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelors of Finance -

Ontario Tech University
01.2012 - 05.2016
Asem AlolayanFinancial Planning & Analysis Lead