Taha Abadi

Finance Manager @Sealand Projects Ltd

Aberdeen, GB

Part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) that delivered exponential revenue growth of 150%, increased profitability, key pricing protocols, and diversification of client portfolio to include work across different industries as well as geographies. This subsequently led to the acquisition of the business by Setec Group in March 2025.Responsible for reporting and presenting budget, half year, and full year results to the group’s executive management at Setec Head Office, Paris.Developed procedures and protocols to improve financial integrity, efficiencies, and create a foundation for the finance function to develop, whilst supporting the growth of the business. Transfer of outsourced tasks back in-house as part of cost-saving initiatives that reduced expenses by 11%, allowing development of team members and expansion of skills set and duties.Ultimate responsibility for reporting and monitoring company’s financial position and performance whilst driving the business with key financial decision making, in line with company strategy and growth targets.Providing mentorship for staff, and supporting their training and continuous professional development.Other responsibilities include: Reduction of overhead expenditure via introduction of cost control measures, VAT returns, overseeing statutory reporting, tax, payroll, R&D tax relief claims, Involvement in tendering and pricing, Financial modelling, Company insurances, Management of foreign exchange and business risks and mitigations, Key stakeholder management – operations, auditors, tax, clients, Working capital optimisation, Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, Monitoring of financial performance against budget and recommendation of remedial actions, Evaluation of financial trends and variance analysis, Strategic decision making as part of SMT to drive the business forward, Review of certain contracts and agreements CAPEX monitoring

University of Aberdeen

MA (Hons)