AMDAD HUSSAIN
Narowal, Punjab
Summary
Strategic and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer with 14 years of experience providing high-level financial oversight within the Armed Forces. Expert in managing complex financial operations and leading large-scale multidisciplinary organizations of 650+ personnel. Internationally certified in 17+ financial disciplines with an Executive MBA from Abasyn University. Published researcher in the International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences, specializing in the mediating role of firm performance in the Oil & Gas sector. Expert in bridging the gap between rigorous military discipline, academic research, and global financial best practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Armed Forces
05.2011 - 05.2017
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Chief Financial Officer
Armed Forces
05.2017 - Current
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Armed Forces | 2017 – Present (08 Years)
- Strategic Oversight: Direct financial governance for a high-priority organization, managing diverse portfolios and ensuring 100% fiscal accountability within rigorous institutional constraints.
- Large-Scale Leadership: Align and lead world-class teams of 100 to 650+ personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and performance.
- Capital Management: Implement research-backed capital structure strategies to optimize organizational performance and asset utilization.
- Board-Level Narrative: Serve as the lead financial voice, translating complex data into strategic narratives for executive and institutional leadership.
- Process Transformation: Spearheaded the modernization of financial reporting frameworks by integrating international best practices and advanced statistical modeling.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
"Impact of Capital Structure on Stock Returns in the Mediating Role of Firm Performance in the Context of Oil and Gas Sector of Pakistan"
International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences (IJCISS)
Conducted empirical analysis of major companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Proved the critical mediating role of firm performance in market returns, providing a blueprint for strategic financial positioning
CORE COMPETENCIES
Executive Leadership: High-Stakes Governance | Organizational Transformation | Leading 650+ Staff
Financial Strategy: Capital Structure Optimization | Risk Mitigation | International Accounting Standards
Operational Excellence: Data-Driven Decision Making | Resource Allocation | Crisis Management
Analytical Authority: PSX Market Analysis | Academic Research | Statistical Financial Analysis
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - Finance
Abasyn University
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan08-2022
Skills
- Financial Strategy & Planning
- Capital Structure
- Executive Leadership (650 Staff)
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Management
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Strategic Portfolio Management
- Behavioral Finance
- Statistical Modeling & Financial Analysis
- Change Management
Certification
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS (17+)
Credentials earned from renowned global institutions via Coursera:
Accounting & Analysis
Accounting Analysis I, Financial Accounting Foundations, Management and Financial Accounting, Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting.
Corporate Finance & Strategy
Capital Structure & Portfolio Strategy, Behavioral Finance, Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Finance for Everyone.
Technical Finance
Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis, Principles of Sustainable Finance, Time Value of Money (TVM).
Leadership & Innovation
Managing as a Coach, Professional Skills for International Business, New Venture Finance, Financing Innovation.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Armed Forces
05.2017 - Current
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Armed Forces
05.2011 - 05.2017
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - Finance
Abasyn University