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Farid Mammadov

@faridmammadov1

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I lead hospitality finance operations, cost optimization, and IFRS-compliant reporting.

United Arab Emirates

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I'm directing full-cycle finance for Novikov Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, overseeing budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow, AP/AR, IFRS-aligned reporting, audits, and KPI dashboards. Previously at Marriott International, I delivered AED 1,000,000 in cost savings within seven months and achieved a 100% Marriott ISRA internal audit score.

I've managed finance, cost control, accounts payable, cash operations, and F&B operations across Marriott properties in Abu Dhabi and Baku, including large-scale Formula 1 events. I combine hands-on controls, inventory management, menu engineering, and POS configuration with operational leadership across high-volume hospitality environments.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Manager

Current

Novikov Restaurant

May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Direct full-cycle financial operations for a premium Abu Dhabi restaurant group, overseeing budgeting and rolling forecasts. Manage cash flow optimisation, liquidity planning, and AP/AR cycle to ensure zero cash-flow gaps.

Finance Operations Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Management IFRS Financial Reporting Audit Coordination

Assistant Finance Manager

Marriott International

Nov 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Deputised for Director of Finance in a 400+ rooms Marriott property, covering all financial operations. Monitored departmental cost centres and produced monthly variance reports for HODs.

Finance Operations Cost Control Audit Preparation Internal Controls

F&B Controller Supervisor

Marriott International

Apr 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Oversaw full financial operations for a 500+ rooms property with 9 outlets, enhancing internal controls, financial reporting, and cost efficiency. Produced monthly F&B cost reports by outlet, identifying savings that contributed to AED 1M cost reduction.

Finance Operations Cost Control Menu Engineering Pricing Strategy Internal Controls POS systems Oracle Micros

Restaurant Manager (In Charge)

Marriott International

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)

Managed full F&B operations as Restaurant Manager across a luxury W Hotel property. Drove revenue and maintained brand service standards during a high-volume period.

Restaurant Operations Revenue Management Service standards Team Leadership

F&B Operations Manager - Buddha Bar Dubai (F1 Project)

Marriott International

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Led all restaurant operations for a flagship F1 Abu Dhabi event, serving VIP and high-volume covers. Managed front-of-house teams across peak Formula 1 Grand Prix service periods.

Event Operations VIP Service Team Management

Accounts Payable Specialist

Marriott International

Apr 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years)

Managed end-to-end AP operations for a 5-star Marriott property - POs, invoices, statements and payment records. Reviewed and verified 200+ monthly invoices, flagging discrepancies before payment release.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Financial Reporting

Cost Controller

Marriott International

Apr 2018 - Apr 2020 (2 years)

Managed end-to-end cost control functions for an 840+ rooms property, enhancing internal controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy across all operational departments. Prepared monthly F&B cost reports by outlet, benchmarking actuals against budgets.

Cost Control Financial Reporting Budgeting Internal Controls

General Cashier

Marriott International

Apr 2017 - Apr 2018 (1 year)

Managed daily cash handling and reconciliation for a 5-star hotel, processing high-value transactions. Prepared daily cash reports and managed petty cash disbursements in line with internal controls.

Cash Handling Reconciliations Petty Cash Management Internal Controls

Manager, Loan Department

Zaminbank OJSC

Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 (6 years 4 months)

Managed daily operations of the Loan Department, overseeing a portfolio of consumer and corporate credit facilities. Ensured 100% documentation accuracy before loan disbursement, minimising credit risk.

Loan Management Credit Risk Documentation Team Leadership Recruitment Training

Loan Officer

Zaminbank OJSC

Apr 2009 - Feb 2010 (10 months)

Conducted client interviews, assessed loan eligibility and guided applicants through the credit process. Analysed applicant financial profiles, credit histories and collateral valuations.

Credit Analysis Client Interviews Loan Processing Financial Analysis Relationship Management