Mai Alkhelaiwi

In this capacity, I developed my ability to seamlessly implement and apply established strategies. Meanwhile, by instilling collaboration, taking initiative, and giving credit when credit is due, I was able to support those around me, which positively impacted the team spirit and elevated their performance. Equally important, I accumulated a great deal of experience in the retail sector along with designing policies and procedures, all while promoting the wellness and well-being of women. • Directing the company’s long and short-term budgeting, forecasting, and business planning • Developing and executing a clear payment process through governance and control • Creating all relevant policies, procedures, and documentation necessary for retail activities • Initiating relations with key banks • Setting e-commerce standards and payment mechanisms • Leading cash projections, period closing, and financial forecasting • Formulated and implemented a strategic business plan and retail cash management scheme • Spearheaded the deployment of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system • Instigated strong interdepartmental communications and collaborations • Improved the company’s main charts of accounts and balance sheets • Achieved zero findings in 2022 closing audits

With this shift, my responsibilities grew as there was a huge project underway the trans to LLC. This required both technical expertise as well as exceptional leadership skills. Throughout the process, I demonstrated prioritization, flagging, and project management. This allowed me to switch seamlessly between different thinking hats in order to multitask and excel at various assignments simultaneously. • Developed and updated long-term financial strategies, • Established a new legal entity, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) • Implemented and validated an internal audit system for payments and purchase orders • Orchestrated finance department operations • Supervised policy compliance by auditing accrual data and accounting books • Devised financial plans and budgets, monitored expenses, and developed monthly reports

As the finance head, I developed and exhibited accountability and leadership qualities. Working at a pharmaceutical startup, I had to establish ties with regional headquarters and vendors. Moreover, I laid the groundwork for future financial success. • Directed finance and accounting departments by budgeting, planning, and forecasting • Developed payment processing and documentation reflecting different services • Established robust inter-departmental communication channels • Negotiated contract terms with key distributors to enhance long-term relations • Collaborated with the Human Resources department on workforce planning

I perceive PepsiCo as a management and leadership academy. I gained leadership, guiding, and mentoring skills over a span of four years while helping teams to develop their professional careers. In order to respond to the nature of the products sold, adverse events, and an almost infinite number of variables affecting the company's finances, PepsiCo assisted me in developing a quick-thinking process. • Formulated a growth strategy in collaboration with sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing departments • Led strategic financial activities such as budgeting, planning, and forecasting • Created pricing strategies based • Drove revenue realization through safeguarding alignment of net revenue KPIs to strategic goals