Syed Nadeem is a top finance leader in Saudi Arabia. But the director of Budgeting at listed telecom company, Zain KSA, says he considers his previous failures as pivotal to his position today.  He says: “When I was young [and experiencing failure] I felt so disappointed I thought my world was going to end. Sometimes  you don't get a promotion and you see other peers getting a promotion. I struggled after getting my CMA (Certified Management Accountant). Sometimes you are not getting good increments, or you are about to hire someone and they reject you. But what I learned is this failure actually makes you strong for the future role.”
Today, he shares his full breadth of experience-both good and bad and explains why he provides (free) mentorships to businesses on a daily basis and to his 15,000 followers on LinkedIn.  
In this wide ranging interview Syed explains:
Uncovering the power of FP&A in companies providing a “helicopter view of companies”.
The role and limitations of certifications in FP&A
How “selling”  is the core to getting a good job in finance 
The power of technology in FP&A and “unlearning and relearning every day”    
The secrets to effective communication with senior leadership
How bad experiences make strong finance business leaders 
The secret to talking to Investors in a Language they Understand 

 
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Get a free one-to-one career session with Syed at https://calendly.com/syednadeem/connect
 
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