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Fahad Ismail

@fahadismail

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M&A analyst at Midwest CPA who prepared QoE reports and analyzed $1M–$20M transactions across multiple industries.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking work in M&A and financial due diligence, FP&A, or fractional CFO services, drawing on my experience supporting US-based clients in remote settings.

At Midwest CPA, I performed financial due diligence on $1M–$20M transactions across industries including Food & Beverage, HVAC, and Real Estate. I prepared Quality of Earnings reports, normalized EBITDA, and analyzed working capital and cash flows.

As a Fractional CFO for multiple clients, I provided financial management across eight affiliated companies. I developed financial models, budgets, and rolling forecasts, and advised founders and executives on investment appraisal, cost reduction, and exit strategies.

At Grant Thornton, I led audit engagements, evaluated internal controls, and reviewed team deliverables. Earlier, at Mazars M.F and Co., I supported M&A and financial advisory work through modeling and business planning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Transaction Advisory Analyst

Midwest CPA

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year)

Performed financial due diligence on transactions ranging from $1M–$20M across industries including Food & Beverage, HVAC, and Real Estate. Prepared Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports, including EBITDA normalization and detailed addback analysis to assess sustainable earnings.

QoE EBITDA Normalization Financial Due Diligence Working Capital Management Financial Modeling Cash Flow Forecasting Revenue Analysis Margin Analysis Working Capital Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) Analysis Free Cash Flow AR AP Inventory Analysis Payroll Tax Lease Review scenario analysis Sensitivity Analysis

Fractional CFO

Multiple Clients

Aug 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Provided fractional CFO services to 8 affiliated companies, managing monthly closure in QuickBooks Online and delivering full financial statements. Developed financial models, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts, and advised founders on investment appraisal and cost reduction.

Quickbooks Online Financial Modeling Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Planning Working Capital Optimization Internal Controls Financial Reporting Dashboarding KPIs Investment Appraisal Cost Reduction Exit Strategy

Audit Senior I

Grant Thornton LLP

Nov 2022 - Jul 2023 (8 months)

Led planning and execution of multiple audit engagements, ensuring timely delivery under tight deadlines. Developed audit programs and working papers in accordance with International Auditing Standards (IAS/ISA).

Audit Planning Audit Execution IAS ISA Internal Controls Team Supervision Audit Reporting Management Letters

Supervisor

Mazars M.F and Co.

Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 (5 months)

Supported M&A and financial advisory engagements, including financial modeling and business planning. Analyzed client financial performance and provided insights to improve profitability and efficiency.

M&A Financial Modeling Business Planning Financial Analysis Budgeting Financial Strategy Stakeholder Coordination

Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Aldar Audit Bureau

Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 (7 months)

Led audit engagements during a remote secondment, developing audit programs and working papers in accordance with International Auditing Standards. Evaluated internal controls and provided recommendations to management.

Audit IAS ISA Internal Controls Team Leadership Audit Reporting

Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman

Jan 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Audit IAS ISA Internal Controls Team Leadership Audit Reporting

Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Qatar

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 (2 months)

Audit IAS ISA Internal Controls Team Leadership Audit Reporting

Internal Audit Trainee

Chase Up Pakistan

Sep 2017 - Jan 2018 (4 months)

Performed internal audits across branches and warehouses, identifying operational and control weaknesses. Evaluated cash management processes and prepared internal audit reports.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Cash Management Audit Reporting