Ali Mushtaq
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of success in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive operational efficiency and profitability. Exceptional communication and leadership skills enable seamless adaptation to dynamic environments and consistent performance under pressure. Proficient in budget management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring comprehensive financial oversight.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Digitas Publicis Groupe
01.2023 - Current
- Directed financial functions across four countries to boost resource efficiency by 20%, accomplished through meticulous budget realignment.
- Led financial controls development, ensuring 100% IFRS compliance.
- Facilitated a 25% rise in worldwide revenue by refining financial decision processes.
- Worked closely with external auditors to conclude annual audits with zero discrepancies.
- Developed and executed risk plans lowering financial threat exposures by 15%.
- Oversaw financial forecasting to guarantee consistency with corporate goals.
- Evaluated global market opportunities resulting in a strategic revenue increase of 25% over 18 months post-launch.
- Enhanced development of finance personnel promoting a culture of consistent progress.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to essential funding channels.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Led successful negotiations on financing terms, resulting in lower interest rates and improved cash flow for the organization.
Financial Controller
Digitas Publicis Groupe
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Executed the consolidation of financial systems following mergers, achieving a 30% increase in operational efficiency across multiple units.
- Implemented internal auditing processes, successfully eliminating penalties.
- Led finance team initiatives, driving a 40% boost in productivity.
- Initiated cross-departmental projects, integrating financial controls to maintain compliance with local and global standards.
- Achieved a 15% revenue increase in the SaaS industry via strategic financial planning and cost-cutting.
- Guided the merger process ensuring seamless financial assimilation and realizing consolidated revenue growth of 20%.
- Investigated fiscal figures to reveal improvement areas, aiding in strategic planning.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 173 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Finance Manager
Digitas Publicis Groupe
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Generated management accounts and budget-holder reports, highlighting key trends and discrepancies.
- Managed timely distribution of employee payments to uphold operational standards.
- Managed cash flow processes to maintain operational liquidity.
- Performed cost-reduction assessments to pinpoint areas for financial improvement.
- Executed tactical cost planning and optimized workflows, achieving a 29% profit growth in one fiscal year.
- Coordinated with division managers to synchronize budgets with organizational aims.
- Assisted finance team in compliance audits, ensuring regulatory standards were met.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance
Alibaba Group
05.2012 - 04.2017
- Optimized billing processes to cut processing time by 15%.
- Executed timely invoice generation while upholding operational accuracy.
- Secured favorable terms from vendors, balancing expenditure and service excellence.
- Played a role in generating financial reports, influencing strategy.
- Designed onboarding aids to improve new team member assimilation.
- Consistently reduced yearly operational taxes through strategic tax planning.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Education
MBA - International Business
University of Sussex
Brighton2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Finance
The University Of Lahore
Lahore2012
Skills
- Financial policy development
- Tax planning and compliance
- Working capital management
- Capital raising
- Debt restructuring
- Cash flow management
- Budget design
- Financial systems implementation
- Business forecasting
- Collections actions
- Commercial lines of credit
- Risk assessment & mitigation
- Investor relations
- Internal controls implementation
- Audit coordination
- Technology-savvy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Recruitment and hiring
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant CMA (CIMA Qualified)
- Microsoft Office Excel
- QuickBooks
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
ACMA, CGMA CIMA UK
Chartered Manager, CMI UK
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the implementation of ERP System.
- Achieved 3x faster results by introducing Power BI for Data analysis tasks.
Timeline
Finance Director
Digitas Publicis Groupe
01.2023 - Current
Financial Controller
Digitas Publicis Groupe
07.2018 - 12.2022
Finance Manager
Digitas Publicis Groupe
05.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager - Commercial Finance
Alibaba Group
05.2012 - 04.2017
MBA - International Business
University of Sussex
Bachelor’s Degree - Finance
The University Of Lahore
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