Mohammad Farooqui
@mohammadfarooqui1
Senior FP&A and finance leader driving strategic planning, cost optimization, and performance.
QatarWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Financial Planning & Analysis professional with over 20 years' experience across oil & gas, energy and technology sectors, skilled in budgeting, forecasting, IFRS reporting, SAP and Oracle Financials. I have led financial transformations, developed complex financial models, implemented KPIs and Power BI dashboards, and driven cost optimization initiatives that improved cash flow and operational efficiency.
My background spans roles from audit and financial analysis to senior leadership including CFO, where I focus on investor readiness, governance and sustainable growth. I bring hands-on expertise in ERP implementations, CAPEX evaluation, risk management, and stakeholder partnering to support strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Financial Officer
Inventix Technologies Oy
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Leading financial strategy for a fast-growing technology start-up, improving budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and investor readiness through KPI-driven dashboards and cost optimisation.
Specialist Cost and Revenue
QatarEnergy
Jun 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Conducted financial planning, cost analysis and revenue structuring for projects, built complex financial models and implemented a Power BI receivable ageing dashboard that improved collections and cash flow efficiency.
Controlling Analyst
Al-Khafji Joint Operations
May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Led FP&A processes including annual budgeting and five-year business planning, established KPI frameworks and performed financial modelling and feasibility studies to support strategic decision-making.
Specialist Budget and Cost
Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
May 2009 - Dec 2020 (11 years 7 months)
Managed budgeting, cost control and financial planning for major upstream projects, led KPI and Balanced Scorecard implementation, audit coordination and CAPEX evaluations while driving cost optimisation initiatives.
Financial Analyst
Al-Khafji Joint Operations
Jun 2003 - Feb 2008 (4 years 8 months)
Delivered MIS and project accounting for capital projects, led SAP FI/CO implementation and designed costing models that improved budget control and financial reporting accuracy.
Audit Manager
Nisar & Kumar
Dec 2000 - Jun 2003 (2 years 6 months)
Led financial audits and internal control evaluations, ensured GAAP/IFRS compliance and provided tax planning and advisory services to corporate clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Calcutta
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calcutta.
IIInstitute of Cost Accountants of India
Cost Accountant, Cost Accounting
Certified as a Cost Accountant (management accounting qualification) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
IIInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountant, Accounting
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
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