Saima Mustafa
@saimamustafa
Seasoned finance leader specializing in forecasting, budgeting, and account optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a disciplined finance professional with over a decade of diversified experience across financial and retail sectors, focused on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. I excel at managing large-scale accounts and driving accurate monthly and quarterly reporting.
At Capgemini I managed large North America accounts with multi-million dollar revenue budgets, coordinated monthly forecasts with delivery and project teams, and led monthly close processes to validate revenue and allocations. I prepared and managed annual budgets and provided ad hoc financial support to delivery teams.
Previously I supported North America shared services as Financial Controller, managing a $110M budget, staff onshore and offshore, and ensuring timely reporting via Smartview and Oracle. Earlier roles at Toys "R" Us and Medco sharpened my analytical skills in departmental forecasting, variance analysis, and special-project financial reporting.
I bring strong project management, KPI optimization, and cross-functional communication skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Oracle, Hyperion HFM, JD Edwards, Business Objects, and Power BI concepts. I am motivated to contribute to organizations that value disciplined financial stewardship and measurable operational improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manage large-scale North America accounts with combined annual revenue budgets up to $71M, lead monthly forecasting and close processes, and deliver monthly/quarterly financial reporting to improve revenue, contribution margin and KPI performance.
Supported North America shared services with a $110M budget and 500+ staff, managed monthly close and forecasting processes, and coordinated annual budgeting and allocations across operations.
Financial Analyst - Planning & Analysis
Toys "R" Us
Dec 2007 - Jan 2013 (5 years 1 month)
Maintained store expense and corporate department forecasts, managed monthly reporting and variance analysis, and supported month-end journal entry validation to optimize store and regional profitability.
Financial Analyst
Medco Health Solutions
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Performed account analyses and special projects to identify utilization trends, automated interest fee processes, and produced month-end metrics such as DSO and Prompt Pay to protect revenue.
Assistant Project Manager
Citigroup
Jul 2004 - Jan 2005 (6 months)
Managed technology project schedules and supported pre- and post-rollout activities for cross-functional teams up to 150 people to ensure smooth project execution.
Intern
Morgan Stanley
Sep 2000 - Dec 2000 (3 months)
Assisted financial advisor with client outreach and gained exposure to portfolio management and client relationship practices in wealth management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RURutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Middle Eastern Studies
1998 - 2003
Activities and societies: Nominated Fundraising Chairperson of WEBS (Women’s Economic & Business Society); Chairperson & Co-Founder of the iSAY Foundation.
Completed a Bachelor of Arts program combining studies in Economics and Middle Eastern Studies from 1998 to 2003.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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