Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Akram Sharif

Biography

Strategic Finance Leader | Data-Driven Decision Maker | Business Growth Expert

Results-driven Financial Planning and Analysis Manager with 5+ years of experience driving business growth through strategic financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Proven track record of delivering actionable insights, improving financial performance, and leading cross-functional teams.

Expertise:

  • Financial modeling and forecasting
  • Budgeting and variance analysis
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS)
  • Excel expertise
  • Financial planning software (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights)
  • Data analysis and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Certifications:

  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Punjab University (PU)
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)  

Experience:

  • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Descon Engineering Limited (5+ years)
  • Senior Financial Analyst, Engro Corporation (2+ years)

Key Achievements:

  • Improved financial forecast accuracy by 20%
  • Reduced budget variance by 15%
  • Developed and implemented financial planning software, resulting in 30% increased efficiency

Professional Skills

Financial modeling and forecasting 95%
Budgeting and variance analysis 98%
Financial statement analysis (income statement, cash flow) 97%
Accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) 87%
Excel expertise (financial formulas, pivot tables, charts) 96%
Financial planning software 95%
Strategic thinking and problem-solving 94%
Cost accounting and management 97%