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Faiqa Anwar

@faiqaanwar

I specialize in stepping into highly fragmented, fast-moving corporate environments to design structural governance frameworks

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic programs and AI-enabled operational transformation, connecting governance, finance, automation, and cross-functional execution to deliver measurable business outcomes.

High-performing Finance Operations and Program Leader with over 15 years of experience driving scalability, governance, and business transformation across decentralized corporate environments totaling up to $1.2B in revenue. Expert in establishing structure, financial control, and process clarity out of operational chaos. Proven track record partnering closely with senior leadership to optimize massive commercial portfolios, implement AI-driven workflows, design robust internal controls, and execute multi-million dollar cash-back and cost-saving frameworks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Ops Finance Program Manager

Apple (via TAO Digital)

Feb 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Led strategic operations and program governance for a high-volume PR/PO portfolio supporting approximately $200M–$300M in quarterly activity and ~$1B annualized spend. Designed and implemented the FY26–FY27 budget and PR/PO operating framework, achieving 100% quarterly PR submission and reducing draft PR issues by approximately 40%.

Accounting Manager / FP&A Leadership

Fox News Media / Fox Corporation

May 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Managed planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance for approximately $1.2B in global revenue across multiple business streams. Managed a $200M+ annual capital program and oversaw approximately $12M in monthly lease commitments and 200+ global leases.

Financial Planning Forecasting Budgeting P&L Analysis Capital Program Management Lease Management Business cases scenario analysis Audit Compliance Cross functional Leadership Remote Collaboration

Assistant Controller / Operations Finance Program Leader

Waste Connections

Feb 2015 - May 2022 (7 years 3 months)

Led financial and operational performance for a ~$110M South Florida business unit, owning forecasting, budgeting, P&L analysis, cash flow, contracts, compliance, and performance improvement. Built an end-to-end revenue-governance framework that reduced audit-related costs by $1.4M (97%) and reporting discrepancies by 20%.

Financial Planning Budgeting P&L Analysis Cash Flow Management Contract Review Compliance Revenue Governance Process Improvement Vendor Management Mentorship Standardization Control Digital workflow adoption

Finance Manager

Tropical Foods, LLC

Jul 2013 - Feb 2015 (1 year 7 months)

Led finance operations for an international food distributor with approximately $90M in annual revenue, including vendor management, profitability analysis, working-capital support, and more than $1M in monthly invoices. Built standardized performance metrics to evaluate regional profitability and support expansion into private-label product lines.

Finance Operations Vendor Management Profitability Analysis Working Capital Invoicing Performance Metrics Cost Reduction Negotiation Process Improvement

Area Accountant

Republic Services, Inc.

Jun 2005 - Apr 2012 (6 years 10 months)

Supported financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, close, reconciliations, and reporting for Florida-area operations, including annual budgeting tied to approximately $200M in revenue. Designed and rolled out a standardized end-to-end hiring and onboarding process across Florida locations, strengthening compliance with DOT, I-9, and EEOC requirements.