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Ahsan Rashid

@ahsanrashid

FP&A and business planning supervisor at Al Qahtani Beverages who automated reporting and improved the cash conversion cycle by 15 days.

Saudi Arabia

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At Al Qahtani Beverages (AQS-PEPSI), I lead annual budgets and rolling estimates, and analyze COGS and profitability variances across products and channels. I also implemented FP&A models and automated reporting that reduced manual reporting time by 40%.

Previously, at Pak Arab Refinery Company Limited (PARCO), I led SAP Analytics Cloud implementation, reducing planning cycle time by 35%, and built automated financial consolidation models that cut the cycle from 10 days to 3. Across financial planning, reporting, and analysis roles, I’ve worked with SAP HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, and financial automation to support business decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operation Planning Supervisor

Current

Al Qahtani Beverages

May 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead preparation of annual budgets and rolling estimates, holding forecast accuracy and OPEX variance within ±10% of Budget and Rolling Estimates. Own COGS and profitability variance reporting, and run SAP CO-PA profitability reports segmented by SKU, customer, and channel.

SAP COPA Material Ledger SAP Hana Power Query Excel FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Working Capital Management Financial Reporting Business Intelligence Process Optimization Data Analysis Cost Management

Financial Analyst

Pak Arab Refinery Company Limited

Apr 2021 - Apr 2025 (4 years)

Developed and maintained FP&A models for financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Led SAP Analytics Cloud implementation for integrated budgeting and planning, reducing planning cycle time by 35%.

SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Hana FP&A Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Automation Data Analysis Business Intelligence

Equity Research Analyst

AKD Securities Limited

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 (4 months)

Conducted equity research and financial analysis to deliver optimal investment recommendations based on market trends and company fundamentals. Maintained comprehensive trade tracking systems to monitor portfolio performance and risk exposure.

Equity Research Financial Analysis Investment Recommendations Portfolio Management Risk Management

Executive Officer Finance and Accounts

Jubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years)

Performed daily net asset value computations for assets under management exceeding PKR 120 billion, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Forecasted cash flow positions and borrowing needs, and reconciled bank statements.

Net Asset Value Cash Flow Forecasting Bank Reconciliation Month End Closing Intercompany Funding Financial Reporting

Assistant Manager Accounts

AKD Investment Management Ltd

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)

Managed client accounts with assets under management exceeding PKR 15 billion. Calculated daily NAV, analyzed bank reconciliation statements, and managed cash flow for optimal liquidity.

Account Management Net Asset Value Bank Reconciliation Cash Flow Management SECP Reporting Management Fees

Consumer Credit Officer

BankIslami Pakistan Ltd

Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Conducted risk analysis of credit proposals in accordance with Central Bank regulations and internal bank policies. Performed thorough financial and credit analysis of consumer applications to assess repayment capacity and credit risk.

Credit Risk Analysis Financial Analysis Credit Assessment Regulatory Compliance

Assistant Accountant/ERP Administrator

AMCORP Engineering & Construction Pvt Ltd

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Managed PKR 2.5 million data integration projects consolidating information from accounting, supply chain, and marketing applications. Revamped general ledger, financial systems, reports, and schedules to improve forecast precision by 20%.

Data Integration General Ledger Accountant Financial Systems Reporting Forecasting

Accounts Executive

Badar Expo Solutions

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable reconciliations, prepared aged debtor analysis reports. Reviewed vendor statements and purchase orders, investigated and resolved discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Reconciliations Vendor Management Discrepancy resolution