Career built across diverse industries—combining financial leadership, operational expertise, enterprise systems, and digital transformation to improve performance and create measurable business value.
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Master Paints Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. May 2010 – June 2025 Enterprise Finance Leadership | Strategy | Transformation | Value Creation Served for 15+ years as Chief Financial Officer and strategic finance partner, leading the finance function while partnering across the broader operating value chain of a manufacturing enterprise. Connected financial strategy, FP&A, capital allocation, treasury, working capital, manufacturing economics, procurement, supply chain, operations, governance, enterprise systems, and management analytics to strengthen financial discipline, operational performance, organizational resilience, and long-term value creation. Executive Leadership & Enterprise Impact • Led the enterprise finance agenda across strategic finance, FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and liquidity, working capital, financial reporting, taxation, manufacturing and product costing, capital planning, internal controls, audit, risk, compliance, and financial governance. • Served as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, translating financial and operational performance into forward-looking insights, strategic alternatives, investment priorities, resource-allocation decisions, and performance actions. • Transformed Finance from a predominantly reporting and control function toward a forward-looking business-partnering model, strengthening forecasting, scenario analysis, KPI management, management reporting, financial modeling, and decision support. • Led enterprise performance and profitability improvement by connecting financial outcomes with their underlying operational drivers across pricing, procurement, inventory, manufacturing, product costing, margins, working capital, operating expenses, and resource utilization. • Directed capital planning and investment evaluation, applying ROI, cash-flow, cost-benefit, risk, liquidity, and strategic-alignment considerations to support disciplined capital deployment and sustainable growth. • Strengthened cash flow, liquidity, and working-capital performance through closer integration of Finance with procurement, inventory, receivables, payables, manufacturing, and commercial operations. • Built stronger manufacturing economics through product costing, margin and profitability analysis, inventory optimization, cost-control frameworks, procurement insights, variance analysis, and performance accountability. • Led finance transformation and ERP-enabled process improvement, connecting Finance with procurement, inventory, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, costing, controls, reporting, and management information. • Advanced the use of financial systems, automation, business intelligence, dashboards, analytics, and data-driven performance management, creating greater visibility into enterprise performance and enabling faster management decisions. • Strengthened the organization's control environment through enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, taxation, compliance, governance, financial integrity, and process standardization. • Partnered across functions to align strategy, financial objectives, operational priorities, accountability, and performance measurement, positioning Finance as an enterprise business partner rather than a back-office function. • Built and developed finance capabilities through leadership, coaching, delegation, process standardization, cross-functional collaboration, technology adoption, and continuous improvement, enabling the finance organization to support increasingly strategic work. ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Enterprise Performance Improvement Drove substantial improvement in business performance through disciplined financial management, cost optimization, working-capital initiatives, performance management, and cross-functional execution—including documented improvements of 20% in revenue, 25% in working capital, and 15% in operating expenses in the first year of the cited transformation period. 2. Finance Function Transformation Evolved Finance beyond traditional accounting and historical reporting toward FP&A, forecasting, financial modeling, scenario analysis, KPI-driven management, dashboards, and forward-looking decision support. 3. Working Capital & Manufacturing Economics Integrated Finance with procurement, inventory, manufacturing, product costing, and commercial operations, strengthening working-capital discipline, cost visibility, margin management, inventory economics, and profitability analysis. 4. ERP & Digital Finance Enablement Led ERP-enabled finance and process improvements that strengthened process integration, reporting, controls, data visibility, automation, and management information across the operating value chain. 5. Governance, Controls & Organizational Capability Strengthened financial governance, internal controls, enterprise risk, audit readiness, taxation and compliance, while developing finance-team capabilities and establishing stronger performance accountability. POLISHED SKILLS — Enterprise & Strategic Finance CFO Leadership • Strategic Finance • Enterprise Value Creation • FP&A • Business Partnering • Capital Allocation • Financial Strategy • Enterprise Performance Management • Scenario Planning Financial Planning & Performance Budgeting & Forecasting • Financial Modeling • Management Reporting • KPI Management • Variance Analysis • Profitability & Margin Management • Cost Optimization • Decision Support Cash, Capital & Manufacturing Finance Treasury • Cash Flow • Working Capital • Capital Planning • Investment Evaluation • Manufacturing Finance • Product Costing • Inventory Economics • Cost Accounting Transformation, Systems & Analytics Finance Transformation • ERP Transformation • SAP S/4HANA Finance • SAP Analytics Cloud • Business Intelligence • Process Automation • Data Analytics • Digital Finance • AI-Enabled Finance Governance, Risk & Controls Enterprise Risk Management • Internal Controls • Audit • Taxation • Regulatory Compliance • Corporate Governance • Financial Integrity Enterprise Leadership Executive Leadership • Cross-Functional Leadership • Stakeholder Management • Organizational Transformation • Change Management • Talent Development • Coaching • Business–Technology Translation
SKY HMS — Healthcare Financial Systems / ERP Implementation Supported implementation and optimization of cloud-based healthcare financial-management systems, translating finance and operational requirements into system workflows. • Supported RCM, billing, financial reporting, systems integration, testing, and user training. • Contributed to 40% faster financial close. • Helped reduce billing errors by up to 30%. • Supported requirements gathering, process mapping, testing, workflow improvement, training, and user adoption. Skills: Healthcare Finance • RCM • ERP Implementation • Financial Systems • Requirements Gathering • Process Mapping • UAT • User Training • Change Management zCloud POS — Business & Financial Systems Implementation Supported implementation of cloud-based POS, inventory, order management, payments, and reporting processes, connecting operational activities with financial controls and management reporting. Skills: POS Systems • Inventory • Financial Systems • ERP Implementation • Business Process Mapping • Systems Integration PakAccountant — Cloud Accounting Systems Supported cloud-accounting implementation covering bookkeeping automation, budgeting, forecasting, dashboards, compliance, and management reporting. Skills: Cloud Accounting • Financial Systems • Budgeting • Forecasting • Process Automation • Management Reporting • ERP Implementation.
Manager Finance & Accounts Al Razi Hospital October 2009 – April 2010 About: Al Razi Hospital, a project of DHABI Group, established as Diagnostic and Treatment Centre. It is a Radiology Imaging Department with state-of-the-art Digital X-Ray, wide-bore 1.5 Tesla Siemens MR System, Multislice Philips CT, Angio and latest Ultrasound Scanners with Color Doppler and 4D Imaging. 2x Modular OTs, General and Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Gynecology/ Obstetric, ENT and Pain Management are among the Surgical Services available. Specialist Clinics, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Pediatric, Oncology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Nutrition and Psychiatry are among the medical facilities accessible. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Managed finance and accounting during the launch of a multi-specialty healthcare organization, combining financial management with healthcare operational and systems requirements. • Managed financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, cash flow, costing, and internal controls. • Implemented financial systems, reporting dashboards, costing models, and controls to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and compliance. • Partnered with executive and operational leadership on project funding, financial processes, cost management, and healthcare service profitability. • Developed cross-functional understanding of how healthcare operations, revenue, costs, financial reporting, and management decision-making connect. Skills Polished: Healthcare Finance • FP&A • Budgeting • Costing • Financial Systems • Internal Controls • Financial Reporting • Cash Flow Management.
Manager Accounts & Finance Shalimar Polymer Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. December 2005 – September 2009 About: Shalimar Polymer is engaged in the manufacturing of high-quality Alkyd Resin for various industrial applications. Alkyd Resin is a versatile synthetic resin widely used in the production of paints, coatings, adhesives, and varnishes. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a team of experienced professionals, Shalimar Polymer ensure the production of Alkyd Resin that meets the highest industry standards. Company’s commitment to quality drives it to use premium raw materials and advanced manufacturing processes, resulting in Alkyd Resin with excellent durability, adhesion, and chemical resistance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: During my employment tenure with Shalimar Polymer Industries, as the Manager of Accounts and Finance, I was responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations, including accounting and inventory management, of the organization. I played a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial controls, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth. My key responsibilities included: • Financial Planning and Analysis • Financial Reporting • Budgeting and Cost Control • Cost & Management Accounting • Payroll Management • Financial Operations • Cash Management and Treasury • Corporate and Legal Compliance • Team Leadership and Development Practical Challenges - Tackled Professionally: Inventory Management Bookkeeping Accuracy Tax Compliance ERP Implementation Working Capital Management Key Achievements: Implemented a robust financial planning and analysis framework. Streamlined the accounts payable process. Developed and implemented internal controls and standardized accounting procedures. Successfully led the company through an external audit process with no major audit findings or compliance issues. Introduced a cash flow management system. Skills Polished: Financial Accounting • FP&A • Manufacturing Finance • Product Costing • Accounts Payable • Treasury • Working Capital • ERP • Internal Controls
Manager Imports & Local Procurements F.F. International October 2003 – November 2005 About: A leading importer and distributor of various chemicals, catering to the needs of diverse industries in the local market. Specialize in sourcing high-quality chemical products from trusted international suppliers. With extensive range of imported chemicals covering a wide array of applications, including industrial manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and more. F. F. International maintain strong relationships with reputable manufacturers worldwide, and from their Local Indenters, ensuring that it offer a comprehensive portfolio of chemical solutions to meet customers' unique requirements. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: During my employment tenure with F. F. INTERNATIONAL, as a highly skilled and results-driven Manager of Imports & Local Procurements, I effectively managed procurement processes and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. With a proven track record of successfully sourcing and procuring high-quality products and materials from domestic and international markets, I have consistently delivered cost savings and optimized inventory management. Known for my strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and ability to build strong supplier relationships, I have successfully implemented strategies to enhance procurement efficiency, mitigate risks, and meet organizational objectives. My work experience has been as under. Imports Management Supplier Management Local Procurement Inventory Management Team Leadership Practical Challenges Tackled: Supplier Reliability Cost Optimization Customs and Regulatory Compliance Supplier Relationship Management Supply Chain Resilience Achievements: Implemented a supplier evaluation framework. Successfully negotiated long-term contracts with key international suppliers. Streamlined the import process by implementing automated documentation and tracking systems. Improved inventory turnover rate by 25%. Skills Polished: Strategic Sourcing • Procurement • Procure-to-Pay • Source-to-Pay • Supplier Management • Imports • Logistics • Inventory Management • Negotiation • Working Capital
Manager – Taxation & Bookkeeping AUSCA October 2001 – September 2003 AUSCA is a seasoned Chartered Accountant firm known for its exceptional professional services and commitment to client success. AUSCA provides comprehensive accounting, auditing, tax, and financial advisory services to clients across various industries. Their expertise extends to financial statement preparation and analysis, tax planning and compliance, audit and assurance, bookkeeping, and management consulting. AUSCA is a reputable firm specializing in providing exceptional bookkeeping and accounting software implementation and maintenance services. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: During my two years at AUSCA, I have consistently demonstrated my expertise in effectively managing tax compliance and bookkeeping operations for various clients. With a strong background in tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles, I have successfully guided clients through complex tax matters, ensured timely and accurate filing of tax returns, and implemented efficient bookkeeping systems. Following is the list of my domain of work at AUSCA. Accounting Software’s & Bookkeeping Income Tax & Sales Tax Business Registration Training and Leadership Client Relationship Management Practical Challenges Tackled: Handling Multiple Clients and Deadlines Resolving Tax Discrepancies Optimizing Tax Strategies Addressing Bookkeeping Challenges Managing FBR Audits of Clients Accounting Software Implementation for Clients Training Staff to Use Accounting Software Designing Customized Reports from Accounting Software for Clients Key Achievements: Successfully Streamlined Tax Compliance Implemented Effective Bookkeeping Practices Optimized Client's Tax Planning Resolved Complex Tax Issues Improved Efficiency through Technology Provided Valuable Financial Insights Developed Strong Client Relationships Mentored and Trained Staff Skills Polished:Financial Accounting • Taxation • Bookkeeping • Financial Reporting • Audit • Compliance • Internal Controls • Budgeting • Financial Advisory
Professional Trainee Under Four Years CA Articleship Practical Training Program. KHALID MAJID HUSAIN REHMAN, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (KMHR) August 1997 to July 2001 About: KMHR is leading CA firm, it has carried out numerous assignments in the areas of Audit & Assurance, Taxation Advisory, Accounting & Finance, Payroll Services, Corporate Services, Development of SOPs and Financial Advisory Services for local as well as international entities in Pakistan. KMHR clientele includes local and international companies of repute in many different sectors including Infrastructure, Minerals, E&P, Communications, Telecom, Textile, Banks, Power, Fertilizer, Energy, Oil & Gas, Insurance, NGOs, Cement, Service Concern and Banking sector.> It is a member of Leading Edge Alliance, 2nd largest network of accounting and consulting firms. Since inception, KMHR has represented accounting giant Deloitte and Touché (1992-2001). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: During my comprehensive Four-year training at the Professional CA Firm, I actively pursued opportunities to expand my knowledge and gain valuable experience in various areas. The hands-on experience and exposure to complex scenarios provided me with a solid foundation and sharpened my skills in delivering accurate and high-quality work in the following areas. Audit and Assurance Bookkeeping and Financial Statements CDC Share Registrar Income Tax Sales Tax Corporate Compliance Business Process, Quality Controls and Risk Management Interpersonal Communication and collaboration Achievements: • Recognized for strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Actively participated in team initiatives, displaying effective collaboration and communication skills to achieve project goals and meet client expectations. • Demonstrated a commitment to professional growth by attending training sessions, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on new accounting standards and industry trends. • Maintained a strong ethical approach to all aspects of work, ensuring compliance with professional standards and promotion of a culture of integrity within the firm.