About Amos
International AFC Manager with 20+ years of on-site experience managing multi-million euro budgets for Construction and O&M projects across Africa and the Middle East. Specialized in Interim Management, project controlling, turnaround of distressed projects, and cross-border tax/financial compliance. Fluent in English and French. Available for international mobilization on short notice to de-risk and optimize international operations for SMEs and Corporate contractors.
Italian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Can work on-site
Florence (up to 50km)
Experience
- Senior Finance Consultant & Fractional AFC ManagerSupporting SMEs in financial analysis and cost controlJuly 2024 - Today (2 years and 1 month)SME Financial Advisory: Provided targeted financial analysis, cost control optimization, and cash flow management solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) navigating transition phases.Data-Driven Finance & Tech Integration: Upgraded financial reporting capabilities by mastering and implementing advanced data tools (Power BI, Python/Pandas, Advanced Excel) to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and IFRS-compliant reporting.Continuous Executive Education: Completed advanced certifications in Corporate Finance (FMVA), Data Analytics, and International Accounting Standards through premier global institutions (Corporate Finance Institute, IBM, Vanderbilt University, Coursera).Strategic Networking: Actively collaborating with international headhunters and executive search firms for temporary/interim management deployments in complex cross-border projects.
- AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC Lavalin),Finance DirectorENERGY AND UTILITIESAugust 2016 - June 2024 (7 years and 10 months)Algeria- Managed financial operations for O&M contracts in thermal power plant of Hadjret En Nouss (1200 MW) and Skikda (850 MW), ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting- Developed a new WBS structure, improving budget accuracy and maintenance cost tracking- Led ERP optimization coordinating with HQ in Canada and Financial Shared Service Center in Romania (implemented monthly report per WBS with corporate ERP Oracle)- Cut month-end closing process time by 50%- Optimized cash flow management implementing the direct method, improving FX contracts management- Ensured compliance with IFRS & Algerian GAAP- Worked closely with operation directors and headquarters, aligning financial planning with business execution- Trained & mentored accountants in budgeting & forecasting.
- TM.E. S.p.A. - Termomeccanica Ecologia,Finance & Administration ManagerCIVIL ENGINEERINGApril 2014 - July 2015 (1 year and 3 months)Tripoli, Libya- Led monthly close reporting for international subsidiaries, ensuring 100% IFRS & local GAAP compliance, coordinating with local staff and consultants- Streamlined data transfer from three construction sites (from Libya to Italy), reducing errors and improving reporting timing by 15 days- Coordinated with PwC auditors, achieving clean audit reports for two consecutive fiscal years for the Libya branch.
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Education
- High School Diploma inITC E. Fermi1985High School Diploma in
- Machine Learning with Python for Finance ProfessionalsEDX/ACCA2025Machine Learning with Python for Finance Professionals
Certifications
- FMVACorporate Finance Institute2026