Maarouf Charara
@maaroufcharara
CMA-candidate financial analyst driving cost savings, forecasting, and strategic financial control.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Financial Analyst and CMA candidate with 7+ years of international experience in financial management, forecasting, and cost control. I combine technical accounting skills with practical commercial experience from retail and construction sectors.
As Finance Controller I developed financial models, prepared budgets and variance analysis, and supported executive decision-making for multi-million dollar projects. My work included BOQ preparation, project profitability analysis, and cost optimization that delivered significant savings.
I founded and scaled a luxury retail brand where I managed full financial operations, supplier relations, pricing strategy, and inventory optimization, improving gross margins and reducing holding costs. I also implemented remote financial oversight and weekly dashboards to maintain operational control.
I excel at identifying inefficiencies, negotiating favorable vendor terms, and preventing fraud, with documented savings and improved financial performance. I seek to apply my analytical rigor and hands-on management to drive sustainable growth in a dynamic organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Owner
Watcharly
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Founded and scaled a luxury retail brand for international watches, accessories, and perfumes, optimizing pricing and inventory to improve gross margin by 20% and reduce holding costs. Managed supplier relationships and all financial operations including budgeting, cash flow, and monthly reporting.
Finance Controller
Sidani Group Holding Inc.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Led financial forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis for major construction projects worth over $40M, delivering cost savings of 15–20% on contracts and over $1M in project cost reductions. Implemented financial models and BOQs to improve project profitability and cash flow forecasting.
Branch Accountant
Al Sondos Restaurant
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Managed restaurant financial operations including financial statement preparation, AP/AR, inventory audits and food & labor cost monitoring to optimize profitability and prevent pricing errors. Provided regular financial reports to support management decisions.
Accountant Assistant
Rest House
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Supported accounting operations by processing transactions, maintaining organized financial records, and assisting with reconciliations to improve departmental efficiency and accuracy. Contributed to process improvements and automation initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MIMorgan International
Certified Managerial Accountant, Managerial Accounting
CMA certification candidate enrolled in the Certified Managerial Accountant program with expected completion in 2027.
Hiram Educating Center
Training Course, Financial and Managerial Accounting
2021 - 2021
Completed a Financial and Managerial Accounting training course focused on core accounting principles and managerial reporting.
ATAmerican University of Technology
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with coursework covering business and management principles.
Qana Technical School
Technical Baccalaureate, Accounting and Informatics
Completed a Technical Baccalaureate in Accounting and Informatics, providing foundational accounting and IT skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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