Cheikh M. B. Tall
Apex,NC
Summary
Results-driven finance leader with over 15 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to drive financial transformation, optimize resource allocation, and implement ERP systems to enhance decision-making. Adept at FP&A, financial modeling, variance analysis, contract management, and revenue optimization. Expertise in Power BI, and advanced Excel to deliver actionable insights. Strong communicator with a track record of partnering with cross-functional teams to improve business performance and increase profitability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Finance
Family Health International (FHI360)
Durham, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Manage $300M+ budget across Africa and Asia, enhancing budgeting and forecasting accuracy
- Develop dashboards, improving financial reporting efficiency
- Spearhead financial risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with internal controls
- Provide financial training for regional partners, improving budget management and reporting capabilities
- Implemented strategic cost-saving initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing resource allocation
Senior Global Financial and Operational Management Consultant
Finacct Solutions Services LLC
Apex, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Advise organizations on financial planning, operational efficiency, and strategic growth
- Lead financial analysis, month-end closing, and cash-flow forecasting, ensuring GAAP compliance
- Develop revenue optimization frameworks, improving profitability and cost efficiency
- Provide compliance training to partners, ensuring 100% adherence to various regulations
Deputy Director of Finance and Operations
PATH
Seattle, USA
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed financial operations for multi-country $100M portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment, optimizing financial reporting and expenditure tracking
- Led automation of financial reporting processes, reducing errors and variance discrepancies
- Collaborated with global teams to improve financial decision-making and long-term sustainability
- Pioneered strategies to optimize fund utilization and increase revenue efficiency
Senior Finance Business Partner and Operations Manager
IntraHealth International
Chapel Hill, USA
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw financial management of a $40M+ multi-year portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Implemented real-time budget monitoring, reducing budget variances
- Developed cost optimization strategies, achieving $100K annual savings
- Enhanced internal financial controls, strengthening audit compliance
Regional Finance and Operations Manager
Family Health International (FHI360)
Durham, USA
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Led financial operations across multiple international offices, improving efficiency
- Conducted compliance reviews, mitigating financial risks
- Provided financial leadership in contract negotiations and procurement strategies
- Developed and implemented strategic financial plans that increased profitability
Senior Program Finance Manager
FHI Clinical
Durham, USA
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed a $20M+ portfolio of clinical research contracts and grants, ensuring financial transparency
- Led budget development, financial reporting, and forecasting, improving financial decision-making
- Developed variance analysis reports, improving financial forecasting accuracy
- Collaborated with teams to align financial planning with project deliverables
Budget Analyst
UNC General Administration
Chapel Hill, USA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in managing an $8 billion biennium budget for the UNC system, provided budgetary insights to optimize resource allocation
- Approved fund transfers, budget revisions, and personnel allocations for 17 campuses
- Evaluated policy and program changes for fiscal and compliance impact
- Ensured statutory and legislative compliance in required financial reports
Contracts and Grants Manager
UNC School of Social Work
Chapel Hill, USA
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Oversaw financial administration for large-scale contracts and research grants, ensuring compliance with various regulations
- Developed budgets, authorized expenditures, reviewed and approved invoices, and managed budget adjustments
- Generated comprehensive financial reports to monitor budget utilization, analyzed spending trends, and provided data-driven forecasts and variance analysis
Accounting Technician
UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
Chapel Hill, USA
04.2009 - 07.2009
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist
A+ Communications
Hillsborough, USA
08.2008 - 03.2009
Accounting Intern
ANTG Telecom
Apex, USA
05.2005 - 08.2005
Assistant Store Manager
African Euphoria
Detroit, USA
01.2001 - 04.2005
Education
Certified Management Accountant -
Rice University
Houston, TX, USA12.2016
Master of Business Administration - Finance
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC, USA08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, USA05.2008
SKILLS
- Languages: English and French.
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Oracle PeopleSoft, Deltek Costpoint, Salesforce, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Tableau, SPSS, TM1, SQL, Windows, Mac OSX, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Visio and C++.
- Accounting Skills: US GAAP.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2022448
- PMD Pro Level 1, 2000819250
- Microsoft Project 2013
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Associate Director of Finance
Family Health International (FHI360)
10.2024 - Current
Senior Global Financial and Operational Management Consultant
Finacct Solutions Services LLC
01.2024 - Current
Deputy Director of Finance and Operations
PATH
09.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Finance Business Partner and Operations Manager
IntraHealth International
05.2020 - 09.2022
Regional Finance and Operations Manager
Family Health International (FHI360)
11.2018 - 05.2020
Senior Program Finance Manager
FHI Clinical
12.2015 - 11.2018
Budget Analyst
UNC General Administration
08.2015 - 12.2015
Contracts and Grants Manager
UNC School of Social Work
08.2009 - 08.2015
Accounting Technician
UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
04.2009 - 07.2009
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist
A+ Communications
08.2008 - 03.2009
Accounting Intern
ANTG Telecom
05.2005 - 08.2005
Assistant Store Manager
African Euphoria
01.2001 - 04.2005
Certified Management Accountant -
Rice University
Master of Business Administration - Finance
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Michigan State University
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