Jad Khalil

Experience

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  Lebanese American University

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  - Supporting students with their course material related inquiries- Supporting Doctors/tutors with their research- Supporting during Exams for under grads

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Business Office and Library Assistant

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
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  Baud Telecom Company

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Business Development Specialist

  Researching & reporting information regarding latest product developments. Coordinating with the Marketing department on product launch, specifications & packaging designs.

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  Arabia Insurance Company

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Under-writer

  Claims responsibility & follow up, risk assessment & Policy Rate assignment

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  Abudawood Group (P&G Partners & Distributors)

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Senior Analyst

  . Completed Sales Variance Analysis; prepared, analyzed and reported sales variance on a periodic basis.. Developed annual plan budget, in liaison with all departments. Prepared P&L forecast for the fiscal year and measured actual performance versus plan.. Analyzed different investments, evaluated investment opportunities, presented and reported recommendations to the Board.. Managed Cash; ensured availability of required level of liquidity to meet short and intermediate term needs.. Conducted feasibility studies; (Abu Dawood Owned Brands) portfolio rationalization. Show less

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  Mars

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Route to Market Financial Analyst

  . Led strategic pricing analysis, setting and communication to the GCC markets, in coordination with sales and marketing teams.. Managed Brand Profitability Analysis, reviewing major brands’ performance to ensure alignment with set strategic objectives in terms of profitability and market positioning.. Conducted Channel Profitability Analysis, pinpointing inefficiencies and opportunities for growth; recommended actions to optimize performance and profitability.. Completed Market Assets Investment evaluation (IRR) in market Chillers & Freezers in the GCC, identifying asset utilization and controls.. Analyzed Business Activity Recommendations: New Product Introduction feasibility, Activity Evaluation in terms of offers, promotions, trade investments, and Portfolio Rationalization to ascertain long-term growth and profitability. Show less

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  Ford Motors - Middle

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Pricing Manager

  . Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to set strategic pricing and options for various vehicle lines, and product positioning vs competition.. Co-ordinated with various international sources to negotiate best pricing to the Middle East region.. Produced sales and profitability forecasts, working closely with sales and marketing teams to optimise implementation of sales plans and marketing activities.

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  Nokia

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Business Controller / Head of Finance

  • Sales Planning: Weekly, Monthly & Semi-annual Planning via collaboration with Sales & Marketing teams• Managing a turnover of more than a $USD 1Billion operation• P&L Management • OPEX (Expense Budget) planning and control• Budgets (Activity budget planning & control); Cash disbursements to partners & other vendors• SOX: Assure compliance with SOX requirement (periodic tests to assure compliance to SOX guidelines & internal processes)• Management Reporting (Preparation and issuance of Management reports Financial and nonfinancial to the HO) Show less

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2018

  Sales Finance / Channel Development

  . Accountable for direct management of both distributor and trade sales, collaborating with partners to achieve mutual targets & profitability.. Designed and executed trade investment activities within the channel, responding with agility to the market.. Mutually set and agreed targets, incentives and obligations with partners, adapting to market conditions. Managed promotions, bundles, pricing, marketing, supply, and communication.. Channel & Distributor Management: Directed end-to-end sales process; sell in, sell through and sell out, and weekly/monthly/quarterly sales planning.. Led portfolio and range planning involving exclusive launches and ranges among trade partners.. Maximized profitability via focusing value vs volume at key retailers.. Developed strategic relationships with major retailers, maintaining a win-win scenario for both Nokia and trade, even in turbulent economic environments. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Finance Consultant

  •Been operating as a Finance professional freelance, handling different projects focusing of optimizing operations, enhancing efficiency, P&L management and cost control for different projects. • Redlion Brokers Insurance: Deployment of a totally new Finance & Accounting System (Zoho Books, Brain) within the insurance brokerage industry. Major focus on reporting-internal & external, cost control, receivables and payables management, cash management and other tailor-made reporting requests• OldTime Carpentry Business: Full system deployment (Brain Software). Consultations included process enhancement, cash management, payables & receivables optimization & cash management, inventory management; Coordination with external auditors on financial and tax reporting. • Solidaire Beauty Salon Business: Financial Analysis, P&L Management, consultation on business related issues i.e. tax, audit, cost management & control Show less

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  Qatar Free Zones Authority

  Jan 2020 - now

  Main responsibility is to maximize organizational financial operational efficiency and effectiveness. In summary, role includes focus on: • Process development & enhancement i.e., measure & maximize efficiency & effectiveness• KPIs setting & reporting – Operational & Financial• Code of Conduct & Ethical behavior development & roll out• Target setting & achievement via teams’ collaboration • Ad-hoc projects – resources alignment & deployment, Green/Sustainability projects • Contracts’ negotiations & agreements with vendors Show less

  • Head of Financial Planning & Control

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Finance & Operations Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2022