Sami Riahi-Interim Chief Financial Officer
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Experience
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Riahi Advisory
- Sparring partner to C-Level
- Assistance with fundraising activities (equity, debt, mezzanine)
- Oversee all financial activities, incl. stakeholder management
- Introduction of new and optimisation of existing processes
Chief Financial Officer
Tomorrow Foundation gGmbH; Tomorrow Invest Management UG; Tomorrow Invest UG & Co. KG
- Assistance with set-up of the three entities
- Oversee all financial activities, incl. cash management and compilation of annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Draft, review and negotiation of contracts
Head of Finance (Group Finance)
Tomorrow GmbH
- Lead for Accounting, Financial Controlling, FP&A and Taxation
- Project lead for company-wide finance projects (e.g. Due Diligences, introduction of cost centers and set-up of in-house accounting)
- Assistance with the execution of equity, debt and mezzanine financing
- Compilation of monthly and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investors, auditors and BaFin)
- Ownership of complex financial models such as Tomorrow’s business plan, liquidity forecast, business cases as well as equity and debt transactions
- Misc. tasks: introduction of budgeting process, set-up of cost centers, etc.
Co-Lead Finance (Group Finance)
auxmoney GmbH
- Head of Financial Controlling and Loan Processing
- Project lead for company-wide finance and digitalisation projects
- Assistance with set up of an international holding structure and an Irish SPV (incl. P&L forecast, accounting set-up and I/C service agreements)
- Financial planning and analysis for German and Irish entities
- Compilation of financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Assistance with the execution of €150m equity and €350m debt financing
- Ownership of auxmoney’s business plan and liquidity forecast
Senior Business Controller (Group Controlling)
Accuride Wheels GmbH
- Business advisor for various subsidiaries’ management
- Execution of financial forecasts (P&L, BS and CF)
- Analysis of working capital and corresponding optimisation measures
- Execution of financial and due diligence analyses
- Planning and coordination of restructuring initiatives (e.g. cost structures)
Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor (M&A Advisory)
Apeiron Corporate Finance GmbH
- Coordination of company and industry analyses
- Identification of acquisition targets and execution of company valuations
- Key contact person for strategic and financial buyers
Management Consultant
Accenture GmbH
- Lead for sub-projects, incl. leadership of Analysts and Interns
- Implementation of quantitative and qualitative project controlling measures, particularly tracking of budgets, costs as well as project progress at a leading German insurance company
- Definition of multiple processes and requirements at a major German retail bank for the implementation of the online payment method “paydirect”
- Process analyses and derivation of corresponding optimisation potential for a major European stock exchange
- Realisation of various strategic carve-out measures, incl. planning and monitoring of the global client migration at a global Swiss universal bank
Investment Analyst
GEBAB Treuhandgesellschaft mbH
- Creation of cash flow and asset valuation models as well as investment and scenario analyses for container ship portfolios
- Market and company research and related investment analyses
- Support with the creation of debt and equity term sheets
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Insurance, and Automotive.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Project Management, Investments and M&A, Accounting, Operations, and Legal.
Summary
I am a Finance Executive with a demonstrated international history of working in Financial Management, Fundraising and Management Consulting across various industries.
My skill set is particularly strong in the following areas: Managerial Finance, Fundraising, Operational Excellence, Leadership and Communication.
Languages
Education
Oxford Brookes University
Semester abroad · Oxford, United Kingdom
International School of Management
Master of Science · Finance · New York, United States
University of Wisconsin
Academic year abroad · United States
Certifications & licenses
Sustainable Finance Certification
Rotterdam School Of Management
Six Sigma College Düsseldorf
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Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Sami is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Sami speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary).
Sami has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Sami has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Sami may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Sami would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance (Group Finance).
Sami's most recent position is Interim Chief Financial Officer at Riahi Advisory.
In recent years, Sami has worked for Riahi Advisory, Tomorrow Foundation gGmbH; Tomorrow Invest Management UG; Tomorrow Invest UG & Co. KG, Tomorrow GmbH, and auxmoney GmbH.
Sami is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Insurance. Sami also has some experience in Automotive.
Sami is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Investments and M&A. Sami also has some experience in Accounting, Operations, and Legal.
Sami has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Banking and Finance.
Sami has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A, and Accounting.
Sami holds a Master in Finance from International School of Management and a Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies from Fontys International Business School.
Sami has 2 certificates. These include: Sustainable Finance Certification and Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
The availability of Sami needs to be confirmed.
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