ALAA PHILIP HADDAD
TORONTO,ONTARIO
Summary
Results-oriented Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Financial Services Professional embrace advanced abilities acquired via training and experience to expand their customer base and increase revenue. Trusted resource for strengthening client relationships and assisting advisers in managing and growing their businesses. Adapts to the continuously changing business and technological environment. Highly effective. Professional at working with clients from all levels and backgrounds. Friendly and approachable, with an adjustable attitude. Exceptional expertise in corporate finance, business and financial advisory, banking, and family business.
Highly motivated Senior Financial Advisor with a track record of converting prospective leads into profitable clients. Poised and smart, with substantial strategic and client engagement experience. Proven history of accuracy and excellent client service. The options include over 50 SMEs and major firms, as well as 50 courses and a global convention.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Advisor / Financial Consultant
Freelance
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for advising businesses and individuals on financial planning and investments.
- Providing financial advising services such as business planning, financial processes, and feasibility studies
- Built lasting relationships with clients by consistently exceeding expectations in communication, professionalism, and results-driven advice.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Created financial models to analyze and evaluate investment strategies.
- Provided exceptional service to clients by addressing their unique financial concerns and goals with tailored advice.
Deputy General Manager / Finance & Administration
Ford And Mitsubishi Motors
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Led, managed, and integrated company's financial, administrative, and accounting functions.
- Collaborated with Chairman to establish and oversee operational finance, budget, and strategy.
- Provided financial expertise and control in accounting and finance operations to ensure resourcefulness and cost-effectiveness
- Recruited, hired, supervised, and led core team of 220 people to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all administrative, operational, and financial concerns.
- Created budget and compared results to strategy.
- Key Achievements:
- Maintained 15% return on assets throughout last 2.5 years.
- Successfully acquired finance for $10 million capital project
- Successfully managed equity and assets worth over $100 million
- Cut operating costs by 15-20% through supplier reassignment, contract management, and resource reallocation.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Managing Partner
Mavenpoint Management Consulting Services
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Offered financial and business advisory services to family companies, individuals, startups, SMEs, major corporations, and international organizations in Middle East
- Provided various clients with various services, including finance transformation and management, budgeting and cash flow optimization, cost reductions, profit and loss assessment, business innovations, and performance management.
- Balanced Scorecards, Key Performance Measures, MIS (Design of Management Reporting), Management Accounting Processes, and Finance Process Improvement are some examples.
- More
- Championed change management initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency without compromising on service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Led recruitment efforts to attract top talent, contributing to highly skilled workforce capable of meeting client demands effectively.
General Manager
Ghanem Bin Hamoodah Holding, Family Business
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Led board in formulating and implementing business strategy to accelerate growth of associated firms and assure continuity of operations in future.
- Advised Owners on several common financial and business activities of their respective business sectors.
- Key Achievements:
- Monitored associated company's AED billions in assets.
- Managed affiliated equity investments totaling AED 100 million
- Managed real estate assets and capital projects totaling over AED 350 million
- Developed international partnerships and secured investments worth hundreds of millions of AED.
Chief Financial Officer
Ghanem Bin Hamoodah Holding, Family Business
06.2009 - 12.2015
- Managed and integrated company's finance and accounting functions, collaborating with Chairman to establish and oversee operational finance, budget, and strategy.
- Offered financial expertise and control for accounting and finance operations, ensuring resourcefulness and cost-effectiveness.
- Led 20-person team to record financials accurately and on schedule
- Created budget and evaluated performance in relation to strategy.
- Risk and liability were assessed and managed
- Key Achievements:
- Achieved 7% return on assets during past 9 years
- Developed and received finance for a capital project worth 100 AED million
- Managed equity transactions of 200 AED million.
- Reduced operational costs by 28% through supplier reassignment, contract management, and resource reallocation.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
Executive Director
Ernst & Young
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Led financial model and business valuation tasks, collaborating with clients to develop approaches and recommendations
- Advised on strategic business planning, corporate and business unit strategy and feasibility studies, operational finance, enterprise model design, and target operating model design in both the public and private sectors
- Key achievements:
- Sold time revenue exceeded $5 million USD
- Maintained a high rate of chargeable hours
- Maintained over 75% full utilization year-to-date
- Maintained low AR aging and unbilled inventory.Promoted practice growth in national markets.
Senior Manager
Deloitte
01.2001 - 06.2008
- Middle East
- Led financial modeling and company valuation assignments, collaborating with clients to shape their strategy and provide recommendations
- Provided technical experience in Transaction Advisory Services, including strategic business planning, corporate and business unit strategy and feasibility studies, operational finance, enterprise model design, and target operating model design for public and private sectors.
- Key achievements:
- Sold time revenue exceeded three million USD
- Maintained high rate of chargeable hours.
- Maintained over 90% full utilization year-to-date
- Low AR Aging and Unbilled Inventory were maintained.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Department Head
Jordan Commercial Bank
09.1997 - 12.2000
- Conducted strategic banking studies and comparative evaluations.
- Developed retail banking strategy and assisted branch leaders.
- Successfully managed overseas department operations and treasury via operational branches
- Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
- Served as liaison between department and other divisions within bank, facilitating strong working relationships that contributed to successful projects.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Education
CMC, Certified Management Consultant - Management Consultancy
International Council of Management Consultancy
USA2005
MBA - Finance
University of Jordan
Jordan2000
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Financial Services and Banking
- Financial Advising
- Financial Policies and Process Improvement
- Financial strategies and Planning
- Business Valuator (BV)
- Income Projections
- Cash Flow Projections
- Cash Management Strategies
- Risk Management Assurance (RMA)
- Private Equity
- Investment Consulting and Planning
- Asset Allocation
- Wealth Management
- Monthly Financial Statements
- Client Needs Assessment
Timeline
Senior Financial Advisor / Financial Consultant
Freelance
03.2024 - Current
Deputy General Manager / Finance & Administration
Ford And Mitsubishi Motors
07.2021 - 01.2024
Managing Partner
Mavenpoint Management Consulting Services
01.2019 - 07.2021
General Manager
Ghanem Bin Hamoodah Holding, Family Business
12.2015 - 06.2018
Chief Financial Officer
Ghanem Bin Hamoodah Holding, Family Business
06.2009 - 12.2015
Executive Director
Ernst & Young
07.2008 - 05.2009
Senior Manager
Deloitte
01.2001 - 06.2008
Department Head
Jordan Commercial Bank
09.1997 - 12.2000
CMC, Certified Management Consultant - Management Consultancy
International Council of Management Consultancy
MBA - Finance
University of Jordan
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