Pascal R.
Principal Consultant | Head of Finance & Operations
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
11 monthsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Principal Consultant | Head of Finance & Operations
Vltima Ratio
- Manage strategic finance and international banking operations for four companies in three industries, overseeing multi-currency cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance
- Construct scenario-based cash flow and liquidity models using AI tools and prompt engineering to identify variances, enhance liquidity, and refine forecast accuracy
- Consolidate cash management across multiple regions, reducing FX exposure and shortening working capital cycles by 11%
- Maintain relationships with regional and global banks for account openings, KYC compliance, and banking operations
- Drive strategic diversification through new business verticals and untapped market entry, boosting group revenue by 47% within 8 months
- Liaise with legal, accounting, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory and strategic objectives
Apr 2024 - Jan 2025
10 monthsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Manager & Strategic Advisor to the Chairman
Fresh Start
- Directed e-commerce operations with 35 staff (6 direct reports) across 3 departments, managing P&L and growth strategy
- Reduced overhead costs by 46% and OPEX by 17% through operational streamlining and staffing realignment
- Restructured financial statements and balance sheet for clearer executive-level reporting
- Expanded operations into 3 new countries across 3 continents, accelerating global reach and generating USD 87K in monthly recurring revenue
- Delivered a USD 600K recycling plant project (40 tons/day) from planning to execution, managing engineers, regulators, and buyers
- Standardized production processes, increasing daily output by 21.7x and removing operational bottlenecks
- Launched a high-margin e-commerce product line achieving a 5,700% net profit margin per unit
- Designed and deployed KPI dashboards and partner reporting systems, increasing transparency and driving a 9% revenue lift in 2 months
- Managed Pakistan expansion, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, logistics, hiring, and sales functions
- Contributed to ERP integration (SAP) company-wide, ensuring seamless migration of financial data, chart-of-accounts alignment, financial forecasting structure, and automation of AP/AR, GL, and reporting modules
Jun 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 10 monthsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Regional Finance & Strategy Director – Middle East & Africa
CarbonEthic Group
- Directed strategy, financial modeling, FP&A processes, budgeting, variance analysis, modeling, and long-term forecasting for group entities; secured Angola’s largest private land concession (500,000 hectares) with ministerial approval, projected to yield USD 236M in carbon credits over 5 years
- Created go-to-market strategies, revenue structure design, pricing frameworks, margin analysis, competitive benchmarking, and market positioning for ESG consulting and proprietary AI-driven satellite imagery analysis software
- Developed group budgets, cash flow forecasts, working capital projections, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and financial models; led market entry into South America, Europe, and India
- Launched a North African circular revenue model with full financial planning, cost optimization, and compliance analysis aligned to EU carbon offset regulations
- Partnered with ministers, private sector leaders, UN agencies, NGOs, and academics to align workflows with sustainability objectives while maintaining financial accountability and ROI tracking
Mar 2020 - Jun 2022
2 years 4 monthsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Group Finance Manager (FP&A) & Business Partner – MENAT
EMPG
- Produced post-merger consolidated financial reporting, financial models, and variance analysis for 12 MENAT business units, enhancing visibility for C-suite and board of directors
- Implemented zero-based budgeting, cost controls, and FP&A processes across all entities, maintaining group variances below 6% in a high-growth, multi-market environment
- Maintained integrated financial models for KPI tracking, scenario planning, and annual planning; oversaw P&L forecasting, management reporting, and monthly performance analysis to ensure strategic alignment with business goals
- Ensured IFRS compliance, statutory reporting accuracy, and revenue recognition standards in revenue and cost reporting, meeting all regulatory requirements
- Delivered actionable insights to the MENAT CFO on KPI trends, variance drivers, cost structures, and financial operations, directly supporting decision-making
- Supported CEO in expansion planning through feasibility studies, modeling, sensitivity analysis, and market research, producing board-ready presentations and quantitative analysis
Apr 2017 - Feb 2020
2 years 11 monthsDubai, United Arab Emirates
Strategy Consultant
JLL
- Designed feasibility studies, valuation and financial models, and strategic plans for GCC real estate masterplans exceeding USD 5B in value
- Provided macroeconomic and market analysis to royal families, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors
- Developed go-to-market and investment strategies to identify revenue growth opportunities and enhance competitive positioning
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
3 years 4 monthsMontreal, Canada
Royal Family Office Director
Prince Eugen – Enea Caraghiaur
- Managed USD 13.7M in real estate assets (14 buildings), overseeing financial management, daily operations, and 8 full-time employees
- Controlled USD 1.65M annual budget, cash flow, payroll, recruitment, and monthly reporting; built investment models to guide portfolio growth
Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
3 years 10 monthsMontreal, Canada
Derivatives Trader
Independent Professional
- Generated consistent returns with an average 13% profit per trade by applying scalping and short-term trading strategies across options, futures, and derivatives
- Traded multiple asset classes — equities, FX, commodities, bonds, and indexes — while monitoring real-time market data, volatility, and liquidity conditions to optimize execution
- Applied technical analysis, order flow and tape reading, and market microstructure insights to identify high-probability entry and exit points
- Strengthened expertise in risk management, rapid decision-making, and quantitative trading strategies under fast-moving market conditions
May 2012 - Sep 2013
1 year 5 monthsMontreal, Canada
Analyst – OTC Derivatives
National Bank of Canada
- Processed settlements, clearances, and reconciliations for OTC derivatives; evaluated risks and resolved transaction anomalies
- Supported front office by validating logical accuracy of trading models and assumptions
Summary
Finance and strategy leader with 12+ years of global experience in FP&A, corporate strategy, P&L ownership, AI integration, automation, corporate finance, and predictive analytics. Expertise in cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and international expansion across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Skilled in capital allocation, scenario modeling, and cash flow optimization. Delivered 46% overhead reduction, 17% OPEX decrease, 21.7x production output increase, and 47% group-level revenue increase in 8 months.
Languages
English
NativeFrench
NativeEducation
University of Quebec in Montreal
Bachelor’s · Business Administration & Finance · Montreal, Canada
College Marie-Victorin
Associates Degree · Business Administration · Montreal, Canada
Certifications & licenses
Certificate in Prompt Engineering Specialization (40h)
Vanderbilt University
Forest Carbon & Climate Change Certificate
Michigan State University
Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
Corporate Finance Institute
International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management, Level 3
CISI
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