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Briseida Sinaj , CMA

Group CFO
16.7 yrs experienceComputer Software
Jul 2023

The move

MoveEmirates Digital Wallet MBME Group
TitleCFO & Head of FP&A Group Chief Financial Officer
LocationDubai United Arab Emirates
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageAlbanian
Years in UAE10.8
Total experience16.7 years

Career arc

  1. Group Chief Financial OfficerJul 2023 — Present
    MBME Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. CFO & Head of FP&AApr 2022 — Jul 2023
    Emirates Digital Wallet· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Head of Financial Planning & AnalysisNov 2020 — Apr 2022
    Lootah Holding· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Financial Planning and Analysis -Strategy Senior ManagerOct 2018 — Oct 2020
    Dubai Holding· Dubai· Full-time
  5. Commercial Project ManagerJun 2015 — Sep 2018
    S&T Interiors SL· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Head of Budgeting, Ministry of Economy2012 — 2015
    Ministry of Finance and Economy, Albania· Albania· Full-time
  7. Budget Analyst, Treasury of the State and Public Relationship Directory,Mar 2009 — Jun 2009
    Ministry of Finance and Economy, Albania· Albania· Internship
  8. Financial Analyst2009 — 2012
    Albanian Medical Group· Albania

Education

Languages

  • Italian
  • Greek
  • Spanish
  • Albanian · Native or bilingual
  • English

Top skills

BudgetsAccountingManagementCash FlowRisk ManagementAuditing

About

As the GROUP CFO at MBME , I lead the finance department and work closely with the CEO on strategy and business expansion. I have 15+ years of experience in improving the financial performance of different companies and industries, including real estate, asset management, hospitality, healthcare, interior fit-out, and procurement. I am proficient in building forecasts and budgets, performing international and local market research, training junior staff, and managing month-end closing and VAT declaration. I have also been instrumental in automating and streamlining existing financial processes for more accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, I have a certification in KTCI NLP and Life Coaching, which enables me to empower and motivate my team and colleagues. I am passionate about deliverin

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