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WAEL A. FATTAH

Cairo

Summary

CFO with expertise in strategic financial planning and profitability enhancement. Successfully led teams to optimize operations, achieving substantial cost reductions and revenue increases. Proficient in managing complex financial environments while building strong stakeholder relationships and implementing innovative financial solutions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Delivery Director — Global Finance Capabilities

Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions
Cairo
2023.09 - 2026.07
  • Direct end-to-end finance delivery for retail across 7+ countries.
  • Lead large people organisations across 10+ enterprise systems end-to-end.
  • Own group finance policies and process mandates for compliance and value-add.
  • Business-partner with each country lead to align growth and control.
  • Drive global solution customer satisfaction KPI across served markets.
  • Embed AI-enabled automation to speed administrative work and finance delivery.
  • Lead finance workstream for group 1ERP/1HFM retail consolidation migration.
  • Drive global quality and transformation agenda through operational standards.
  • Govern delivery KPIs and service levels for consistent output.

CFO & Executive Member

Hansgrohe SANIPURE
New Cairo
2022.06 - 2025.09
  • Directed financial procurement and inventory management activities daily.
  • Coordinated department budget planning while maintaining rule discipline.
  • Built robust financial models to guide decision-making processes effectively.
  • Launched operational initiatives to sustain substantial business growth over time.
  • Reviewed management reports to spot potential business opportunities early.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies to strengthen corporate financial standing.
  • Managed auditor and agency partnerships to complete annual audit compliance.
  • Reviewed and approved monthly financial statements on schedule.
  • Executed corrective actions with stakeholders to address key operational issues.
  • Directed cost control and MRP teams to manage resources.
  • Formulated policies to improve operational efficiency and compliance outcomes.
  • Maintained investor relations through regular communications and updates.

Finance Head - Commercial Finance Assurance

Vodafone Egypt
Cairo
2017.04 - 2022.05
  • Led commercial finance operations team to ensure accurate margin figures and optimize profitability.
  • Contributed to the annual target exceeding EGP200M.
  • Ensured full compliance with regulatory and organizational standards for all operational processes.
  • Monitored product KPIs ensuring consistent profitability.
  • Developed detailed feasibility studies and financial strategies for introducing new commercial products.
  • Ensured high standard of accounting integrity for financial statements.
  • Led implementation of digital and agile strategies to enhance finance commercial workflow efficiency.
  • Coordinated with Group functions to uphold consistent strategies and alignment across international markets.
  • Achieved top scores in process performance indicators across Vodafone markets.

Group Finance Operations Senior Manager - Commercial Finance

Vodafone Group
London
2012.06 - 2017.04
  • Managed commercial finance operations across Vodafone markets and shared services.
  • Developed and maintained global process model for all Vodafone markets.
  • Developed global budget for commercial finance operations.
  • Monitored key performance indicators and implemented enhancements to achieve world-class market performance.
  • Reviewed and approved local markets CAPEX for process investment.
  • Developed and implemented benchmarking processes to optimize credit and collection operations for Vodafone companies.
  • Delivered 22% cost efficiency by optimizing shared service center in commercial finance operations.
  • Validated and signed off annual financial statements for many Vodafone entities.

Finance & SCM Transformation Manager

Vodafone Egypt
Cairo
2008.01 - 2012.05
  • Led transformation program in Vodafone Egypt’s finance and SCM operations.
  • Established and managed finance functions transition to shared services center.
  • Created innovative models for finance and supply chain processes.
  • Created finance shared service hub in Egypt, overseeing migration of various market operations.
  • Implemented global finance and supply chain management model for Vodafone Egypt’s operations.
  • Managed project business case benefit assumption delivery.

Various Finance Operation Position

Vodafone Egypt
Cairo
1999.01 - 2007.12

Various Finance Operation Position

Glaxo SmithKline
Cairo
1996.01 - 1999.12

Education

IFRS Certified - International Accounting Standards

Private
Cairo, Cairo Governorate

Six Sigma Certified - Business Management

Vodafone Egypt
Cairo, Cairo Governorate

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting/Finance

Ain Shames
Cairo, Cairo Governorate

Skills

  • Office software proficiency
  • ERP system management
  • Global business acumen
  • Financial reporting
  • Project management
  • Process optimization
  • Financial modeling
  • Change implementation
  • Finance shared services

LANGUAGES

English Fluent
Arabic Native

Timeline

Finance Delivery Director — Global Finance Capabilities

Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions
2023.09 - 2026.07

CFO & Executive Member

Hansgrohe SANIPURE
2022.06 - 2025.09

Finance Head - Commercial Finance Assurance

Vodafone Egypt
2017.04 - 2022.05

Group Finance Operations Senior Manager - Commercial Finance

Vodafone Group
2012.06 - 2017.04

Finance & SCM Transformation Manager

Vodafone Egypt
2008.01 - 2012.05

Various Finance Operation Position

Vodafone Egypt
1999.01 - 2007.12

Various Finance Operation Position

Glaxo SmithKline
1996.01 - 1999.12

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting/Finance

Ain Shames

Six Sigma Certified - Business Management

Vodafone Egypt

IFRS Certified - International Accounting Standards

Private
WAEL A. FATTAH