Amir Raza
@amirraza1
I’m an FP&A Manager delivering strategic planning, reporting, and cost optimization for growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-oriented FP&A leader with a comprehensive background in financial planning and business management, backed by robust analytical skills and a track record of building and leading high-performing teams. In my current role as FP&A Team Lead at XTIUM, I report directly to the President and manage the FP&A function across five acquired business units.
My work centers on lead development and execution of budgeting, rolling forecasts, and comprehensive business planning, alongside high-quality financial reporting through management dashboards, bank decks, and shareholder decks with CFO-ready commentary updates. I also perform detailed deep-dive analyses—covering revenues, customers, suppliers, and employee data—and deliver segment-wise reporting to improve insights into business dependencies, cross-selling opportunities, and resource allocation.
Before XTIUM, I spent more than 9 years at Jazz (Telecom) as an FP&A Business Partner (Manager), supporting corporate divisions, Mobilink Microfinance Bank, and shared services (Veon shared services Pakistan – VGSP) with KPI reporting and variance analysis across weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. Earlier, as a Senior Finance Manager at UN-Ed Limited (UK), I built end-to-end financial recording and reporting systems, managed taxation, auditing, revenue assurance, and budgeting/planning, while strengthening controls through internal audit and external audit readiness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
XTIUM
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Led FP&A as team lead, managing budgeting, rolling forecasts, and business planning for acquired business units and preparing management reporting for CFO/shareholders. Supported M&A-related modeling and provided deep-dive analyses across revenues, customers, suppliers, and working capital/cash flow drivers.
Served as FP&A business partner/manager managing budgeting, planning, and forecasting for corporate divisions and subsidiaries, and delivering KPI/financial reporting to the management and Veon group. Conducted detailed variance analysis, supported merger financial reporting, and handled control responsibilities including SOX compliance and auditor coordination.
Senior Finance Manager
UN-Ed Limited
Jul 2006 - Jan 2012 (5 years 6 months)
Built and ran full financial recording and reporting systems while overseeing budgeting & planning, taxation, auditing, revenue assurance, and resource management. Contributed to governance/board meetings, supported risk identification/mitigation, and led internal/external audit readiness and cost control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Markfield Institute of Higher Education
Master’s in Islamic Banking, Islamic Banking
Completed a Master’s degree in Islamic Banking (passed) in 2011.
Chartered Management Institute
Post Graduate Diploma in Chartered Management, Strategic Management and Leadership
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Chartered Management (passed) with a focus on strategic management and leadership in 2010.
Kaplan, Leeds
ACCA FTC (Foundation/Certificate) , Accountancy (ACCA)
Completed an ACCA FTC/Chartered Certified Accountants qualification (passed) in 2009.
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Accountancy, Applied Accountancy
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accountancy (passed) in 2008.
University of the Punjab
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (passed) in 2003.
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