Tarik Abida
Barcelona
Summary
Forward-thinking finance leader with CFO experience steering full spectrum of finance operations for 0.5B€ group, including, accounting, FP&A, M&A, risk, treasury, tax and IT functions. Proven history of successful strategic financial leadership gained within global manufacturing organizations, developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals, guiding the organization through growth and transformation, providing executive partnership, driving financial performance, cultivating data-driven culture and ensuring the company's financial practices comply with statutory regulations. A business-savvy leader with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities who delivers results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO EMEA
Yanmar Compact Equipment
Barcelona
- Current
- Part of EMEA executive leadership team, reporting to the EMEA Managing Director, steering the financial helm for 0.5B€ TO, leading a 20-member team.
- Support development of key strategic and business initiatives with appropriate financial analysis and guidance.
- Provide timely and robust insights on the performance of the business, as well as appropriate recommendations to support management decision making.
- Maintain compliance with local laws and regulations.
Group Head of CRM
Puratos Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Created from scratch an FP&A function at group level, facilitating consistency, accuracy and efficiency through true business partnering, precise and timely forecasting and reporting.
Group Head of FP&A
Puratos Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Built and formalized a group CRM strategy to enhance customer journey and sales effectiveness.
Group Commercial Finance Manager
Puratos Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Advanced analytics driven decision-making through implementation of a new Business Intelligence solution at group level.
Senior Business Controller – Asia & MEA
Puratos Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Steered a key project to successfully roll-out in 12 subsidiaries a customized 'SAP' P&L by channel/customer.
Vice President of Finance – Europe & Africa
Griffith Foods
Barcelona
- Member of the board of directors and part of the regional executive management team, reporting to the group CFO, blending business and financial acumen to drive the company towards increased profitability, cash, and efficiency
- Leading full spectrum of finance for +-0.3B€ TO, across 4 manufacturing sites and 8 sales branches across Europe and Africa Business unit
- Build internal controls and manage a 25-member team in accounting, FP&A, M&A, tax, risk, treasury, and pricing in compliance with local laws and regulations.
Strategic Projects Controlling Lead
C&A Europe
- Brought on board as finance business partner to the Chief innovation officer, applying expertise in finance and CRM to advance artificial intelligence, predictive modelling & Business analytics capabilities to drive sales and business strategy
- Transitioned to the operating office, reporting to the COO, to create a business controlling function.
Head of Finance & IT
Dawn Foods
- Enlisted to transform and remediate fragmented business partnerships with sales and operations as finance executive for 100M€ TO, across 3 manufacturing sites
- Restructured the 6-member finance team to align with key business priorities and initiatives.
Accounting, Reporting & Consolidation Expert
Fortis Bank (BNP Paribas)
- Directed 2 team members in accounting, reporting, control, and consolidation
- Streamlined budget process through automation.
Country Finance & IT Manager
Hain Celestial Group
- Transitioned from a student employee to a trainee to Business Controller upon completion of bachelor’s degree
- Advanced to Finance and IT Manager for the Belgian subsidiary, Grains Noirs, with 15M€ TO and 140 FTE’s.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Tax and Accounting
Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer
Belgium01.2003
Bachelor’s degree - Mathematics
Faculté des Sciences et Techniques
Morocco01.1998
Skills
- Effective Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Pricing Models
- Analytical Strategic Development
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Compliance Management
- Cash Flow Optimization
Leadershipcontributions
- Inspiring leadership, Exhibit excellent leadership and people management skills, characterized by a steadfast resolve to overcome challenges, inspire teams, foster a culture of excellence and influence stakeholders.
- Executive Business Partner, Commercially oriented, recognized for my analytical mindset, strong communication and interpersonal skills and effective stakeholders’ management.
- Leading Transformation & Restructuring, Steered several financial transformation and restructuring projects including instituting merging two business units in one unit.
Areas Of Excellence
- P&L Management
- Cash flow management
- Financial planning & Analysis
- M&A and Business Development
- Global Accounting & Consolidation
- Tax optimization
- Risk management
- Compliance & regulatory
Personal Information
Citizenship: Belgian
Languages
- English
- French
- Arabic
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Group Head of CRM
Puratos Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Group Head of FP&A
Puratos Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Group Commercial Finance Manager
Puratos Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Business Controller – Asia & MEA
Puratos Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
CFO EMEA
Yanmar Compact Equipment
- Current
Vice President of Finance – Europe & Africa
Griffith Foods
Strategic Projects Controlling Lead
C&A Europe
Head of Finance & IT
Dawn Foods
Accounting, Reporting & Consolidation Expert
Fortis Bank (BNP Paribas)
Country Finance & IT Manager
Hain Celestial Group
Bachelor’s degree - Tax and Accounting
Haute Ecole Francisco Ferrer
Bachelor’s degree - Mathematics
Faculté des Sciences et Techniques
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