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Arwa Hamouda

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Summary

Lead FP&A Operations Analyst Total 10 yrs of experience. As a Lead FP&A Analyst, I have consistently delivered significant improvements in financial reporting, saving 3+ hrs/wk & driving +25% accuracy. Cleared $MM project backlog & improved reporting productivity by 40% in 3 years. Optimized budget by 20% for a high-profile project in Dubai. Confirmed cost forecast accuracy in 18 months.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Fp&A Operations Analyst

GE (Gas Power)
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead the long-term planning process for the SG&A (Strategy, Budget) as well as the short- term forecasts, developing a deep understanding of the GP functions dynamics
  • Own FP&A activities for 3 SG&A functions
  • In one year, I improved financial reporting accuracy, resulting in increased trust and reliability from stakeholders
  • Saved 3 hours/week by improving reporting processes
  • Increased accuracy by 25%, and allowed for more in-depth analysis, resulting in informed decision-making by leadership in 6 months
  • Utilized a lean mindset with a focus on simplifying existing processes, drove actions to increase reporting efficiency and aid in-depth analysis across SG&A functions

Lead Fp&A Operations Analyst - Project Controlling

GE (Gas Power)
11.2017 - 10.2020
  • Took charge of a global project to address inaccurate balance sheet balances. My process implementation led to $MM positive P&L impact and a 40% increase in reporting productivity.
  • Led the implementation of a high-impact resolution process on PMx backlog which successfully cleared hundreds of thousands of projects and improved reporting by 50%.
  • Boosted project financial data accuracy by 20%, with timely resolution of defects. Enabled efficient regional responsible support.
  • Involved in interviewing potential candidates for junior positions. Delegating tasks and identifying targets for intern/s how support various tasks within the team

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

ESEC International, Emirats
06.2014 - 02.2017
  • Improved project communication by 50% through enhancing back and forth interaction between job sites and HQ in just 6 months
  • Optimized budget for the main architectural elements of Entisar Tower (project of 2nd tallest building in Dubai) by 20% through successful value engineering efforts
  • Led BOQ preparation part of tendering process for 3 large-scale projects simultaneously, resulting in successful bid submissions and securing $MM in contract for the company

Cost Engineer

Shuttering Construction, Khartoum
11.2012 - 06.2014
  • Confirmed cost forecast accuracy by assessing change impacts, adjusting contingency, escalation and cash flow. Strengthened project financials and mitigated risk.

Education

MBA - Project Management

UMST

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

SUST

Skills

  • Cost Control,
  • Decision Making
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Forecasting, Long Term
  • Planning
  • Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management
  • SAP
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Lead Fp&A Operations Analyst

GE (Gas Power)
04.2022 - Current

Lead Fp&A Operations Analyst - Project Controlling

GE (Gas Power)
11.2017 - 10.2020

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

ESEC International, Emirats
06.2014 - 02.2017

Cost Engineer

Shuttering Construction, Khartoum
11.2012 - 06.2014

MBA - Project Management

UMST

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

SUST

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