Fahad Zia
@fahadzia1
Strategic finance leader driving transformation, control, and profitability across borders.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic, data-driven finance executive with 20+ years of global experience across Europe, North America, GCC, and Asia, supporting 40+ industries and scaling high-growth businesses through finance transformation and automation.
I have led multi-jurisdictional financial governance, audit coordination, and capital-allocation strategies, delivering improved liquidity, margin expansion, and compliance under GAAP/IFRS while implementing ERP and reporting automation to streamline processes.
I partner with executive teams and boards to build sustainable financial infrastructures, provide investor-ready reporting and scenario-based forecasting, and mentor high-performing finance teams to embed accountability and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fractional CFO
Multiple Clients
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Led full-spectrum financial preparation and governance across multi-jurisdictional entities (Ireland, UK, USA), implemented forecasting and automation frameworks, and strengthened liquidity and controls to drive profitability and audit readiness.
Head of Finance
Dany Technologies
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Drove financial sustainability and medium-term planning, delivered accurate monthly/quarterly financial statements, strengthened internal controls and led ERP and reporting automation to improve cycle times and transparency.
CFO / Head of Finance & Controlling
Outsourcing for Work GmbH
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Shaped multi-entity financial strategy and consolidated reporting compliant with Dutch GAAP/IFRS, optimised budgeting and forecasting using driver-based models, and strengthened controls and ERP processes for scalability.
Chief Financial Officer
Haq Group
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Led organisation-wide financial planning, reporting, and treasury operations, improved reporting accuracy and internal controls, implemented automation initiatives, and built integrated forecasting models to support strategic planning.
Chief Internal Auditor
Al Falah Holding
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Led enterprise risk assessment and internal audit functions, coordinated internal/external audits, evaluated controls and ERP processes, and provided senior leadership with risk-based recommendations to strengthen governance.
Assistant Manager Internal Audit
TECH Group
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted internal audits and risk assessments to evaluate financial and operational controls, supported remediation actions, and contributed to improved audit readiness and control frameworks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA Finalist, Professional Accounting
Completed ACCA Finalist level studies with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, preparing for final professional qualification requirements in 2023.
Oxford Brookes University
BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting, Applied Accounting
Awarded a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in 2013, focusing on accounting principles and professional practice.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certified Accounting Technician, Accounting
Completed the Certified Accounting Technician qualification through ACCA in 2003, covering foundational accounting and bookkeeping skills.
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