Knauf Group is a  leading global manufacturer of modern insulation materials, construction equipment and tools with revenues in North Africa exceeding USD 3.5 billion.. Recruited, trained and retained a team of 19 financial experts overseeing all aspects of the finance functions in achieving financial objectives. Provided executive-level leadership to operations and HR management, including performance management, talent acquisition and contracting. Enabled enterprise resource planning system in facilities thorough three  countries. Facilitated financial management training courses for teams across North Africa. Guided internal and external auditors, conducting audit programs to organise tax optimisation including VAT, withholding taxes, and income taxes. 
Developed and implemented financial benchmarking analysis for business plans, projects, and budgets to evaluate performance and feasibility of organisational strategies. Conducted a strategic review and improved internal processes in conjunction with the with the project management team, producing an enhanced internal process systems manual and intergroup transfer pricing policies.
Achievements:
?	Created and implemented privatisation process of Algerian and Tunisian government co-owned facilities, resulting in annual revenues of USD 3 billion. 
?	Executed company restructuring exercise to control costs and avoid waste that generated revenues of USD 5 billion, net income of USD 1.2 billion and an exponential 400% increase in production capacity within five years.
?	Successfully launched cost reduction strategies and investment plans during recession, resulting in cost savings of USD 500 million two years.
?	Fully implemented and directed the upgrading of the ERP (SAP) and financial reporting systems for North Africa.
?	Yielded return on investment of 25% to 35% on several projects in Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia through financial statements analysis, operating ratios, financial control and cash-flow management.
