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Emad Said Soltan

Group Financial Manager | FP&A | Budgeting & Forecasting | CMA | IFRS | KSA Compliance

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaArabian Hal Co. & Beta Tech Co.
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23+

Years

6

Companies

20

Skills

3

Certs

About

Seasoned finance leader with extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across Saudi Arabia's private sector. Directed enterprise-wide liquidity strategy and cash flow management across multiple business units while partnering with CEO and board members on capital allocation decisions. Delivered financial modeling, KPI tracking, and internal controls at group level -.

Key Highlights

  • Directed group-level financial planning, budgeting, and liquidity strategy across two companies and multiple business units, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.
  • Partnered directly with CEO and board to drive capital allocation decisions and long-term strategic financial direction.
  • Built financial policies, internal control frameworks, and budgeting systems from the ground up to strengthen governance across the enterprise.
  • Secured full regulatory compliance with Saudi Zakat, VAT, and Withholding Tax frameworks, eliminating audit exposure across all entities.

Skills

IFRSBudgeting & ForecastingFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting & Cost ControlFinancial Modeling & ForecastingVariance AnalysisKPI Development & MonitoringFinancial Reporting (IFRS)Cash Flow ManagementTreasury ManagementInternal ControlsStakeholder Management (CEO/Board Level)Zakat Compliance (ZATCA)VAT Compliance (ZATCA)IFRS Implementation & TransitionRegulatory Compliance (KSA)ERP Implementation (SAP B1)SAP B1Microsoft Excel (Advanced)Investment & Capital Analysis

Experience

Group Financial Manager

Arabian Hal Co. & Beta Tech Co.

Jan 2024 – Present

  • Led financial operations and strategic planning across two companies and multiple business units, overseeing end-to-end finance function delivery at group level.
  • Directed enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across multiple business units, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term financial stability.
  • Delivered financial modeling and variance analysis to equip executive leadership with data-driven insights for strategic and operational decision-making.

Financial Manager

Modern Touch Technical Co (Sweater)

Feb 2022 – Dec 2023

  • Established financial policies, budgeting frameworks, and internal control systems to strengthen governance and operational efficiency across the company's finance function.
  • Led financial forecasting, management reporting, and KPI tracking to deliver timely, actionable intelligence aligned to business strategy and leadership decision-making.

Financial & Accounting Consultant

Saudi Electronic University

Mar 2022 – Oct 2022

  • Established internal financial processes and enhanced reporting systems in support of government-linked projects, improving financial transparency and internal controls.
  • Delivered tax compliance oversight and coordinated financial statement preparation with external auditors, reinforcing governance and reporting integrity.

Accounting Manager

Sany Group

Feb 2019 – Jan 2022

  • Delivered consolidated financial statements for real estate projects valued at over SAR 2 billion, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with financial reporting standards.
  • Led SAP B1 ERP implementation across financial operations, modernizing accounting workflows and strengthening internal controls for a multi-project real estate group.

Senior Financial & Tax Accountant

Aljabr Trading & Contracting Co.

Dec 2008 – Feb 2019

  • Established compliant IFRS accounting frameworks for Aljabr Trading and Contracting, elevating financial reporting standards and aligning the organization with international compliance requirements.
  • Led VAT implementation and ERP system upgrades across the organization, enhancing reporting accuracy and ensuring alignment with evolving KSA regulatory requirements.

General Accountant

Talaat Mustafa Group

Sep 2003 – Nov 2008

  • Built foundational expertise in multi-entity financial operations by maintaining financial records, reconciliations, petty cash, and fixed asset registers across multiple project sites.
  • Supported year-end financial closing and conducted inventory audits in compliance with company policies, contributing to accurate period-end reporting across project sites.

Certifications

CMA - Certified Management Accountant

IMA, USA · 2018

VAT Specialist Certificate

SOCPA, Saudi Arabia · 2018

Diploma in IFRS

ACCA

Education

IMA, USA

CMA - Certified Management Accountant

2018

SOCPA, Saudi Arabia

VAT Specialist Certificate

2018

Menoufia University, Egypt

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

2008

Menoufia University, Egypt

Bachelor's degree in Accounting in Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2003

ACCA

Diploma in IFRS in Diploma in IFRS

Languages

ArabicNative
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