Tom Gharbi, MBA
About Tom Gharbi, MBA
Tom Gharbi is a Financial Planning and Analyst, Data Manager with an MBA from Ivey Business School and a B.Sc in Electronic Engineering from KNT University. He has extensive experience in financial analysis, data management, and reporting, having worked in various roles across Canada, Iran, and the UAE.
Work at Canadian Orthodontic Partners
Tom Gharbi currently holds the position of Financial Planning and Analyst, Data Manager at Canadian Orthodontic Partners, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he prepares company-wide budgets and compiles monthly variance analysis with commentary for the board. He also manages a team of two Financial Analysts/Data Analysts to prepare consolidated financial and operational reports. His responsibilities include compiling various monthly internal managerial reports, such as TTM, KPI, and payroll trending reports, which enhance the organization’s financial oversight.
Education and Expertise
Tom Gharbi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering - Electrical Science from KNT University. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Global Leadership from Ivey Business School at Western University, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial planning and analysis, data management, and business intelligence.
Background
Tom Gharbi has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple countries. He served as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Canadian Orthodontic Partners from 2017 to 2021 in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Financial Analyst at Rogers Communications from 2013 to 2017 in Toronto, Canada. His earlier experience includes managerial roles in business planning and analysis in Iran and sales and marketing in the UAE.
Achievements in Data Management
Tom Gharbi has developed significant skills in Data Warehousing, particularly through the use of Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (Power BI). This expertise has enhanced the ability of his current organization to streamline consolidated reports. He is responsible for collecting and maintaining financial and operational data from various systems, including NetSuite, Dayforce, and PMS, integrating this information into the Power BI system to support data-driven decision-making.
Career Progression
Tom Gharbi's career has progressed through various roles in financial analysis and business planning. He began as an Investment Banking: Merger and Acquisition Financial Executive at Global Business Solutions from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the same company in Dubai from 2009 to 2010. He then transitioned to RighTel in Tehran, where he worked as Manager of Business Planning & Analysis from 2010 to 2013 before moving to Canada for his role at Rogers Communications.