Omar Sherif
Financial analyst with 5 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling for manufacturing and retail companies. Advanced Excel and Power BI user, CFA Level II candidate.
- Prepared the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for a EGP 3B revenue business
- Built a product profitability model that led to discontinuing 6 loss-making SKUs
- Analysed monthly variances and presented findings to the CFO
- Automated management reports in Power BI, reducing preparation time by 50%
- Supported credit analysis for 40+ corporate clients
- Prepared financial ratio analysis and cash-flow projections
- Maintained Excel models used in quarterly portfolio reviews
- Grade: Very Good
Financial modelling • Budgeting & forecasting • Variance analysis • Valuation (DCF) • Advanced Excel • Power BI • SAP • IFRS • Management reporting
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Military Status: Exempted
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- Prepared annual budgets and rolling forecasts with business units
- Built financial models to evaluate investments and new products
- Analysed monthly variances and explained drivers to management
- Prepared management reports and KPI dashboards
- Performed DCF valuations and sensitivity analysis
- Analysed product and customer profitability
- Improved forecast accuracy by 12% through better driver-based models
- Supported month-end closing and reconciliations
- Prepared presentations for board and investor meetings
- Automated reporting with Excel macros and Power BI
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How is a financial analyst CV different from an accountant CV?
An accountant CV focuses on recording, closing and tax; a financial analyst CV focuses on budgets, forecasts, models and analysis that support decisions.
Can I list the CFA if I have not finished it?
Yes. List the level you passed, or "CFA Level II Candidate" with the date.
Do I need Power BI?
It is increasingly requested, especially in FP&A. If you use it, say what for (management dashboards, report automation).
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