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Mohammad Zuhairi

@mohammadzuhairi

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Highly commercial CFO with 20 years of financial experience.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and values strategic financial leadership.

I am a highly commercial and operationally-focused CFO with over 20 years of financial experience across Singapore, the UK, Japan, and Malaysia. My career began in audit and M&A advisory with PwC, where I developed a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic planning. I have a proven track record in turnarounds, successfully restructuring businesses and implementing pricing strategies that have significantly improved margin profitability.

Throughout my career, I have managed financial planning and budgets for large organizations, including leading a team that generated over US$35M in annual revenues. My efforts in cost-saving initiatives have resulted in annual EBITDA savings exceeding US$1M, while my work in standardizing finance processes has enhanced management reporting on a global scale. I am passionate about driving financial performance and operational excellence, consistently exceeding targets and improving working capital metrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Regional Chief Financial Officer

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Aspire Lifestyles Asia-Pacific

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Managed financial planning and budget for the APAC region, overseeing annual revenues exceeding US$35M. Led commercial pricing and contract reviews across all programs in the APMEA region, contributing to significant revenue growth.

Financial Planning Budget Management Contract Negotiation Cost Management Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Business Development Digital Transformation

Global Financial Controller, Coffee Business Unit

Olam International Limited

Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Served as the Global Financial Controller for the US$2bn Coffee business, responsible for consolidating and reviewing financial results across 20 countries. Performed timely reviews of Management Information Systems and acted as a key Risk Manager for the Coffee Business Unit.

Financial Control Risk Management Financial Modeling Financial Reporting Budgeting Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

Financial Controller

Aspire Lifestyles Singapore & Malaysia & Assistance Travel P

Feb 2018 - Nov 2018 (9 months)

Held dual roles as local commercial desk for pricing/costing and controller for two businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. Successfully cleared a 4-month backlog of commercial deal reviews and achieved break-even status within four months.

Pricing Strategy Financial Control Sales Support Operations Management Financial Analysis Budgeting Performance Improvement

Business Management Advisory Senior Manager

Fast Retailing Co Inc.

Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Managed integrated commercially-focused, risk-based audits of Fast Retailing Co. Inc.'s global subsidiaries. Evaluated the effectiveness of internal control policies (J-SOX) and influenced best practice changes across various regions.

Internal Audit Risk Management Internal Controls Process Improvement Global Operations Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

Country Head of Finance/ Deputy CFO

Uniqlo Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Jul 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Oversaw the finance function and served as a finance business partner to local operational teams, helping Uniqlo expand from 10 to 39 stores in Malaysia. Created annual mid-term plans and implemented formal budgeting and forecasting processes.

Financial Management Business Partner Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Analysis Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Finance Transformation

Corporate Planning Senior Manager

Fast Retailing Co Inc.

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 (9 months)

Participated in Fast Retailing's Global Leadership Program, overseeing financial planning & analysis for Uniqlo Singapore and Malaysia. Managed merchandising (inventory) ordering budgets and resolved accounting backlog errors.

Financial Planning Analysis Budget Management Inventory Management Financial Reporting Business Growth Cross Functional Collaboration Problem Solving Training Development

Manager, M&A Advisory (Transactions Services)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Sep 2010 - Aug 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Performed financial and commercial due diligence for private equity houses and strategic investors on international target companies. Identified issues for purchase price reductions, leading to significant savings on purchase prices.

Due Diligence Private Equity Deal Structuring

Manager, M&A Advisory (Transactions Services)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Sep 2005 - Aug 2010 (4 years 11 months)

Provided M&A due diligence services to international Private Equity houses and strategic investors in ASEAN. Assessed the viability of target companies' financial projections and identified post-acquisition steps for earnings improvement.

Private Equity Financial Analysis Investment Analysis Market Research Risk Assessment Client Management