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Nadeeka Pannilage

@nadeekapannilage

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Highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer with 25 years of experience.

Bahrain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my strategic thinking and leadership skills while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented company culture.

I am a highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years of progressive experience in finance and operation management across various sectors, including manufacturing, trading, real estate, and retail. My expertise lies in strategic planning, budgeting, financial analysis, and corporate governance. I have a proven track record of streamlining business operations to drive growth and enhance profitability.

Currently, I serve as the Group Chief Financial Officer at NGN Group in Bahrain, where I have successfully arranged funding facilities for operational requirements and implemented strategic business planning processes. My leadership skills have enabled me to foster a culture of cost control and efficiency within the organization. I am passionate about maintaining high professional ethics and delivering outstanding customer service.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Group Chief Financial Officer

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NGN Group

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Arranged funding facilities for all Group companies for operational requirements, including high-valued project funding. Implemented Strategic Business Planning, budgeting processes, and Performance evaluation processes against KPIs.

Strategic Planning Budgeting Financial Analysis Corporate Governance Cost Control KPIs

Group Financial Controller

Dawani Group Holding BSC

Oct 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Contributed to major investment decisions, including increasing production capacity by over 50% in plastic food packaging. Introduced proper budgeting and strategic planning processes for the Group, including 3-year Business Plans.

Financial Control Budgeting Strategic Planning Internal Controls Corporate Governance Tamkeen Financial Facilities

Deputy General Manager - Finance

CEAT Kelani Holdings (Pvt) Ltd

Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 8 months)

Introduced strict cash flow planning, converting negative cash flow to positive and achieving zero cheque returns. Implemented various sales and marketing schemes, tripling sales performance.

Cash Flow Management Sales & Marketing Schemes Dealer Incentive Programs Security Deposit Schemes Cost Saving Initiatives Financial Planning Performance

Finance Manager

HVA Group

Apr 2007 - Present (18 years 2 months)

Introduced strict cash flow planning and monitoring systems, improving cash flow from negative to positive. Developed strategic planning reports for the first time in the company's history.

Financial Facilities Budgetary Systems Strategic Planning Reporting Financial Analysis Process Improvement Financial Management

Group Accountant

Star Garments Ltd

May 2004 - Present (21 years 1 month)

Promoted within one year from Factory Accountant to Group Accountant, overseeing all group finance activities. Served as the main coordinator and project leader for the Financial Accounting outsourcing process of USA - New York operation.

Financial Accounting Financial Reporting Team Coordination Process Improvement Financial Analysis Data Management

Accountant

Swiss Lollyd Ltd

Feb 2003 - Present (22 years 4 months)

Successfully introduced REPOs and Call Deposit investments, gaining remarkable profits through daily fund management. Managed financial operations for a trading organization importing and selling chemicals, fertilizer, and feed industry items.

Investment Management Financial Analysis Reporting Cash Management Financial Planning Risk Management Investment Banking

Auditor / Student Accountant

SJMS Associates

Oct 1999 - Present (25 years 8 months)

Provided multi-disciplinary professional services as an Auditor/Student Accountant, representing Deloitte Touch Thomatsu. Focused on improving business competitiveness through assurance, business advisory, and consulting services.

Auditing Advisory Business Consulting Information Technology Economic Consulting Tax Advisory Corporate Recovery Financial Analysis Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern Queensland

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration program. Focused on advanced business principles and management strategies.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Accounting

Achieved Fellow Membership status with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. Demonstrated expertise in accounting principles, auditing, and financial management.