Experienced finance professional with over 7 years in system automation, Financial modelling/analysis, forecasts and investment appraisals. ACCA member and CFA level 3 candidate with a strong understanding of financial systems and accounting principles. Skilled in utilizing financial data to inform strategic decision making, streamlining processes through automation, and effectively communicating financial information to stakeholders. Proven track record of driving process improvements, delivering accurate and timely financial reports, and being a part of multiple cost saving initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a solid understanding of financial modeling and accounting principles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Financial Analyst
Luckycore Industries (Formerly ICI Pakistan)
08.2019 - Current
Developing and maintaining comprehensive financial forecasting models, encompassing all aspects of the business, including sales, net profit, and cash flow. These forecasts are used to support strategic planning and decision making, and are updated on a monthly basis with a rolling three-month forecast
Leading the annual budgeting process for the organization, by collaborating closely with departmental leaders to gather inputs and review data. Through extensive analysis and discussions, it is ensured that budgets are both ambitious and achievable, and that they align with the organization's overall strategy
Conducting financial analysis and evaluation of potential projects using tools such as NPV, IRR, and payback to provide cost-benefit analysis to management and inform strategic decision-making
Managing the month-end closing process for the organization, including the execution of closing cycles in SAP, and ensuring the accurate recording of costs and revenues in the system as per accounting principles
Used Microsoft Power BI tool to generate business report for daily margins and OWC aiding business visibility and decision making
Performing in-depth financial analysis on a monthly basis, to compare actual results to forecast and budget, and identify variances across the financial performance indicators, including sales, production cost, working capital and profitability
Conducting customer profitability analysis and aging to understand the financial performance of each customer and identify areas for improvement. This includes analyzing data, identifying trends and providing recommendations to improve customer profitability and minimize credit risk
Preparing and delivering all management and statutory reports for the business, including financial statements, performance indicators, BOD pack and other relevant reports
Facilitating and coordinating external and internal audits for the organization, by working closely with third-party auditors and departmental heads to provide the necessary data and information
Promoted successful investment plans with well-organized and smooth presentations
Costing Analyst
Nestle Pakistan
07.2018 - 08.2019
Provided regular updates to senior management by delivering a monthly rolling forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities
Supported annual budget for the entire operating unit, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment
Utilized extensive scenario planning to support business decision-making and improve forecasting accuracy
Conducted detailed analysis of conversion costs, including variable and fixed overheads, to identify cost savings opportunities
Led improvement projects and validated total delivered cost savings
Presented monthly variance reports to technical management to identify potential risks and opportunities
Conducted internal and external product cost benchmarking to assess performance
Coordinated with internal and external auditors, and ensured compliance with established standards
Performed monthly closing activities to ensure accuracy and timely completion
Functional Consultant
A.F.Ferguson
09.2015 - 07.2018
(A member firm of the PwC network)
Design, Development and Implementation of different budgeting areas including Human resource planning, Loan disbursement, Loan recovery, OPEX, CAPEX, Sales and Production etc.
Design, Development and Implementation of different budgeting scenarios including Forecast, Rolling Forecast, budgeted vs. actual and What IF analysis (i.e. Budget Simulation Model) and other MIS reports providing analysis tool to top management for review and decision making
Understanding of client's business model and processes and stating detailed “AS-IS” document
Setting up detailed planning unit hierarchy for client
Management and user report requirement understanding and setting up management reports for budgeting and financial purpose
Mapping and preparation of consolidated financial statements of client's
Supporting client in performing day to day tasks e.g. budget preparation, data loading, user management, variance analysis etc.
Finalization of mapping of Chart of Account
Configuration of Hyperion financial data quality management for mapping of Hyperion COA with various transactional applications.
Training and testing of power users
Education
CFA - Accounting And Finance
CFE
06.2017 - Current
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
SKANS School of Accountancy
01.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
Microsoft Suite
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Accomplishments
Developed and implemented a Microsoft Power BI dashboard for a business with a topline of PKR 40 billion, providing clear and concise visibility into sales, production, daily profitability and working capital. This resulted in improved understanding of business performance, and enabled top management to make more informed decisions. Additionally, I served as the key liaison between departments to identify and address gaps in data and processes, while working closely with the IT team to minimize manual inputs and improve efficiency.
I have played a vital role in multiple cost-saving initiatives, representing the finance team. One of the projects I was a part of ranked second among the entire organization. I have also been a part of sustainability projects such as solar power generation and waste water treatment, which not only resulted in cost savings but also had a positive impact on the environment.
Demonstrated strong performance and leadership potential, earning consecutive promotions within a 3-year period at my current employer, reflecting my dedication, hard work and ability to take on increasing responsibilities
I played a key role in the company's 5-year strategic planning by providing financial analysis and forecasting, including preparation of Profit & Loss and Cashflow statements. My contribution helped in identifying potential areas of expansion and supporting the decision-making process for long-term growth of the business.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Luckycore Industries (Formerly ICI Pakistan)
08.2019 - Current
Costing Analyst
Nestle Pakistan
07.2018 - 08.2019
CFA - Accounting And Finance
CFE
06.2017 - Current
Functional Consultant
A.F.Ferguson
09.2015 - 07.2018
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
SKANS School of Accountancy
01.2011 - 12.2014
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