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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Awards
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Fayyaz Ahmad Malik

Lahore

Summary

Financial Controller with 25+ years’ experience in reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and sales management, combining finance expertise with strong business acumen

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner

Punjab Pharmacy
12.2018 - Current
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory management and customer service excellence.
  • Streamlined supply chain processes, fostering strong relationships with vendors for timely deliveries and cost efficiency.

Business Finance Controller

Pakquinces (PVT) Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Led credit control, reducing accounts receivable by 25%
  • Led financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Implemented internal controls and SOPs to safeguard assets records
  • Drove reconciliations with international trade accounts (Metro, Carrefour)

Finance Controller

Nestle Waters
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Implemented budgetary controls, enhancing accuracy in forecasting and reporting
  • Spearheaded financial planning (IOPL) and analysis, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
  • Collaborated with senior management on new pricing decisions and risk assessments.

Regional Sales Manager

Nestle Waters
09.2014 - 07.2016
  • Drove double-digit sales growth (RIG) and boosted numeric distribution by 15%.
  • Executed regional sales plans, trade promos, and channel strategies
  • Achieved ~100% ICE (In Call Execution) KPIs, enhanced RTM in outstations, and strengthened trade partnerships.
  • Fostered relationships with key distributors to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Commercial Finance Controller

Nestle Waters
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Led financial planning and monitored trade spend (TTS) and PFME to optimize resource allocation and support strategic decision-making
  • Analyzed trade promotions to enhance retail productivity and implemented controls to effectively manage trade assets
  • Launched and streamlined the Bulk Water Self-Distribution model, improving efficiency and operational control
  • Streamlined SAP invoicing processes and enforced compliance with Trade Terms & Conditions to strengthen financial controls

Business Finance Controller

Nestle Professional Business
08.2008 - 03.2012
  • Financial co-pilot to Business Director - Nestlé Professional (Out-of-Home portfolio).
  • Led financial reporting, forecasting, and tracking of business KPIS sales (RIG, OG), operating profit, and working capital.
  • Enhanced ROI on trade assets (coffee machines) and conducted capital investment appraisals to support strategic decision-making
  • Developed advanced Excel-based financial models to analyze performance and recommended cost-saving initiatives and pricing strategies to achieve business targets

National Sales Controller

Nestle Pakistan
09.2004 - 08.2008
  • Developed sales and trade spend forecasting models to optimize revenue and cost projections
  • Implemented a Sales Controlling structure to improve regional service levels
  • Introduced CCS to enhance customer profitability
  • Built trade promotion evaluation models to maximize ROI on investments
  • Designed a sales incentive policy framework to drive performance and align with business goals
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular risk assessments
  • Reduced credit days from 10 to 3 through effective credit control strategies

Accounts Receivable Manager

Nestle Pakistan Ltd
04.2003 - 08.2004
  • Led accounts receivable team, ensuring timely collection and accurate record-keeping
  • Analyzed and published aging reports to identify trends and create targeted collection strategies
  • Credit Hold policy on sales orders
  • Oversaw system upgrades SAP AR modules, optimizing invoicing processes and enhancing data accuracy.
  • Led customer reconciliations, ensured timely claims, and upheld NAS (Nestle Accounting Standards) compliance

Zonal Sales Controller

Nestle Pakistan
11.1996 - 03.2003
  • Partnered with Zonal Sales Manager on sales budgeting, overhead control, and DSO reduction
  • Launched distributor reconciliations, strengthened controls, secured 3 years of clean audits
  • Conducted training sessions on financial controls and compliance standards for sales personnel

Account Officer

Rupali Group of Companies
08.1994 - 10.1996
  • Managed GL accounting, financial reporting, cost/price modeling (New Fabric print orders), audits, vendor payments, and account reconciliations

Accounts Executive

Gulistan Group of Companies
04.1992 - 07.1994
  • Managed vendor payments, reconciliations, GL accounting, and financial reporting

Education

Master of Arts - Economics

The Punjab University
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
12-1991

MBA - Finance

Graduate School of Management And Computer Sciences
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
11-1991

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The Punjab University
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
08-1988

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Mathematics

The Punjab University
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
09-1987

Skills

  • Financial accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budget Development
  • Report writing
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • SAP
  • MS Office
  • Power BI
  • Empathy
  • Courage
  • Sense of responsibility

Accomplishments

    Managed Satisfactory Audit Rating 3 Years consecutively-Nestle Sales

    HOD Bulk Water Implementation-Nestle Waters

    Reduced DSOs through credit control strategies and cash allowance policy

    20 Years Nestle Service Award

Languages

English
Urdu

Certification

  • Intuit QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Intuit
  • Business Co pilot Advanced Training, Nestle Head Quarter, Switzerland
  • Business English Proficiency Certification, British Council Lahore
  • Ms Office, Nestle Internal Training Modules
  • Internal Company Certified Trainer for Profitability Training Tool Kit, Nestle Switzerland
  • Enabling Finance And Control, Nestle China

Awards

  • 20 Years Service Award, Nestle Pakistan
  • Managed Satisfactory Audit Rating 3 years Consecutively, Nestle Pakistan

Timeline

Business Finance Controller

Pakquinces (PVT) Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2024

Business Owner

Punjab Pharmacy
12.2018 - Current

Finance Controller

Nestle Waters
08.2016 - 02.2018

Regional Sales Manager

Nestle Waters
09.2014 - 07.2016

Commercial Finance Controller

Nestle Waters
04.2012 - 08.2014

Business Finance Controller

Nestle Professional Business
08.2008 - 03.2012

National Sales Controller

Nestle Pakistan
09.2004 - 08.2008

Accounts Receivable Manager

Nestle Pakistan Ltd
04.2003 - 08.2004

Zonal Sales Controller

Nestle Pakistan
11.1996 - 03.2003

Account Officer

Rupali Group of Companies
08.1994 - 10.1996

Accounts Executive

Gulistan Group of Companies
04.1992 - 07.1994

Master of Arts - Economics

The Punjab University

MBA - Finance

Graduate School of Management And Computer Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The Punjab University

Bachelor of Science - Physics and Mathematics

The Punjab University
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