About Maher
I am a senior finance leader with over 20 years of experience serving as Head of Finance and Fractional CFO across healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and energy sectors in the USA, UAE, and Europe. Throughout my career, I have led numerous high-impact projects, specializing in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), advanced Financial Modelling, and fundraising strategies that empower businesses to secure capital, optimize resources, and achieve sustainable growth.
I help organizations achieve financial sustainability by combining deep financial analysis with strategic foresight. My approach begins with a thorough assessment of a company’s current financial health, employing tools such as detailed cash flow forecasting, scenario modelling, and cost structure reviews.
In addition to strategic planning, I implement performance management systems, including key performance indicators (KPIs), rolling forecasts, and financial dashboards, to monitor progress and ensure agility in response to changing market conditions. This balance between short-term resilience and long-term growth enables organizations to navigate uncertainty while steadily building financial stability and sustainable value. My work consistently helps clients achieve measurable improvements in operational efficiency, profitability, and overall business resilience.
In summary, I am a results-driven finance leader with a proven track record of helping organizations achieve sustainable growth, optimize financial performance, and navigate complex economic environments. My expertise in FP&A, advanced financial modelling, performance management, and fundraising, combined with strategic advisory capabilities, allows me to deliver measurable impact for businesses across sectors and regions. By aligning financial strategy with organizational objectives and implementing practical, actionable solutions, I enable companies to achieve long-term stability, resilience, and value creation.
Maher Nasri
English
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual
Russian
Conversational
Can work on-site
Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (up to 50km)
Experience
- DixieBusinessConsultingBusiness Consultant - FounderREAL ESTATEFebruary 2016 - Today (10 years and 4 months)Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, United Arab EmiratesAs Founder and Fractional CFO at Dixie Business Consulting, I provide strategic financial leadership and operational consultancy to startups and SMEs, with a strong focus on performance improvement and sustainable growth. Key responsibilities include:Offering part-time CFO services encompassing financial planning & analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic advisory.Leading business restructuring initiatives across accounting and finance functions to improve reporting accuracy and profitability.Designing and implementing robust internal business controls to enhance governance, minimize risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.Driving operational efficiency by analyzing capacity utilization, reducing bottlenecks, and optimizing workflows.Applying proven methodologies such as Lean Management, and process mapping to enhance productivity and reduce waste.Implementing and integrating ERP systems to automate and streamline business processes across departments.Developing capital and operating budgets, conducting variance analysis, and aligning financial targets with business objectives.Building comprehensive financial models for project finance, fundraising, and business valuation in sectors including, oil & gas, healthcare, fintech, real estate development and manufacturing.Tracking operational KPIs and mapping them to operating profit to measure efficiency, identify improvement areas, and drive sustainable business growth.Leveraging Excel 365 and Power BI to deliver real-time analytics, KPI dashboards, and actionable reporting to decision-makers.Advising on project management and operational strategies to support expansion and scalability.Stakeholder Management: Effective in managing relationships with banks, auditors, investors, and legal entities.Capital Allocation: Strong background in evaluating investment opportunities and optimizing capital deployment.Risk Management: experience in assessing, mitigating, and monitoring financial risks
- NRTLLC(Oil Logistics)CFOLOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINFebruary 2014 - December 2015 (1 year and 10 months)Bismarck, United StatesFeb 2014 – Dec 2015:Natural Resources Transportation “Oil field services” - North Dakota-USACFO (Report to the owner).Major responsibilities: Achievement: Managed to move the business monthly turnover from $650K to $2 million in ten months. Managed monthly closing books as well as in charge of maintenance of all accounting processes. Prepared monthly financial reports. Created annual budget, financial forecasting, and operating plan. Set up a bonus scheme for operating staff as well as for operation management to increase overall business operation efficiency. Handling bank relationships as I obtain bank facilities to sustain business growth. Handling legal case on behalf of the business and coordinating with the lawyer for building counter-claim. Monitored daily operation activity to ensure the operation level is progressing as per the target plan. Managed cash flow negotiations with financial institutions to increase business credit limits to meet business growth needs.
- Royal GroupFinance ManagerREAL ESTATENovember 2008 - June 2013 (4 years and 7 months)Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, United Arab EmiratesNov 2008 – June 2013:AL Shurfa Real Estate Investment LLC/ Royal Group, Abu Dhabi, UAEFinance Manager (Reporting to Chairman)Major responsibilities: Handling many investment projects:o Al Ain Cromwell Hospital – Al Ain AED 250 million.o Mina Hotel “13 floors hotel at Abu Dhabi Corniche AED 225 million. Monthly closing and reporting activities. Establish feasibility studies for new projects, Negotiate with Banks for funding. Implementing Oracle R12. Fund management: arrange debit/equity financing and maintain banks relationship. Monthly business performance review (financial and operation management reports). Set pre-operating activities (like implement ERP – HIS systems- Policies & Procedures …etc). Liaison with: Internal/External (big four) auditors, banks: negotiate facilities for new investments (Real Estate Loan for approved projects), liaison with the group legal department regarding reviewing contracts which are established with joint venture companies or other investment deals.
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Education
- Bachelor Degree in AccountingWES Canada2005Canadian Equivalency bachelor’s degree, Canada (Four Years) – (April 2005).
Certifications
- Certified Financial Consultant, Institute of Financial Consultant, USA (CFC) – (Feb 2006).Institute of Financial Consultants - USA2006
- Certified Financial Manager “CFM “ (May 2008).ICCA - USA2008