Strategic CFO with global exposure | Financial Leader Driving Sustainable Growth & ROI Optimization
Brief Introduction:
A dynamic financial leader with experience driving financial excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of partnering with senior executives to drive strategic initiatives and enhance financial efficiency, ensuring sustainable growth, ROI optimization, and heightened productivity. Accomplished in crafting and executing long-term profitability improvement plans, implementing cost-cutting measures, and conducting in-depth analyses of production, asset impairment, and variances. Versatile professional with a background cantered in Pakistan, coupled with extensive travel to European headquarters and regional plants for diverse projects and meetings. Adept at instituting robust controls and risk management processes to prevent leakages and enhance transparency. Proven ability to seamlessly navigate international landscapes, contributing to successful project outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in doubling production capacity through the strategic installation of a high-speed Foundry, achieving notable milestones in operational efficiency.
Areas of Expertise:
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Process Improvement
• ERP Implementation
• Treasury Optimisation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cost Control & Profitability
• Working Capital Efficiency
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Compliance & Investigations
• Tax Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• SAP FICO & BI Expert
• Project Management
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
Certifications & Professional Development:
CFO Conference and Meetings, Germany.
SAP FICO Key User Meetings and Global Project Workshops, Spain, France, and Germany.
Regional Function Expert (RFE) Meetings, including presentations, Germany.
Value-Based Leadership Training by Stairs.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Managers by Franklin Covey
Seminars on Mutual Funds, Banking and Treasury, IFRS, Taxes, and Duties.
Certification in Advanced Excel.
Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Education:
Cost and Management Accountancy – CMA
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants (ICMAP), Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor of Arts – BA | Economics, Statistics
Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Affiliations:
Fellow Member – FCMA, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants (ICMAP).
Certified Director – Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.
Awards & Commendations:
Public speaking experience as Secretary, Seminars & Professional Development Committee, ICMAP.
Certificate of Merit on Securing the Highest Marks in Taxation, ICMAP.
1st position - Economics, Statistics & English in Bachelors program.
Active Member of the College Students Council.
Hobbies:
Reading.
Proofreading and translations (from Urdu to English and Vice Versa).
Badminton.
Sightseeing & Trekking (K2, Broad Peak, Nanga Parbat, and other basecamps).
Languages:
English (Professional).
Urdu, Punjabi (Native).
Work Terms
Usually work in a day shift. Timings and rates negotiable.