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Finance Business Partner Driving performance with insights and strategy

20+ years in Finance across Automotive, E-commerce, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate, specializing in FP&A, financial control, and performance management.
CMA (USA), FMVA, and CPA candidate, blending technical expertise with leadership to optimize budgets, cash flow, and profitability.
Proficient in SAP, Odoo, and Business Central, bridging finance and operations to deliver strategic value.

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Biography

Muhammad Zubair Syed is a senior finance leader with over two decades of experience across Automotive, E-commerce, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate industries. He currently works as a Branch Accounting Manager and Finance Business Partner, where he drives financial performance through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and strong business partnering.

A CMA (USA), FMVA, and CPA candidate, Zubair combines advanced technical expertise with hands-on leadership. His work spans FP&A, financial control, project costing, and performance management. Skilled in ERP systems including SAP, Odoo, and Business Central, he leverages technology to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve decision-making.

Beyond his corporate role, Zubair is passionate about thought leadership in finance and performance management. He writes on topics such as cost optimization, budgeting, and IFRS, and is building his digital presence through his website, zubairsyed.com. With a focus on bridging finance and operations, he continues to help organizations unlock value and achieve sustainable growth.

I help organizations optimize budgets, improve profitability, and align finance with strategy through FP&A, financial control, and ERP expertise. Let’s connect to turn financial data into growth.

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Zubair Syed

CMA, FMVA, MSc

zubairsyed.cma@gmail.com

(+971) 50 6689747

Parker St, Berkeley

ZubairSyed.Com

Finance leader with 20+ years of experience in FP&A, financial control, and performance management across Automotive, E-commerce, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate.

CMA (USA), FMVA, and CPA candidate, skilled in SAP, Odoo, and Business Central, bridging finance and operations to drive strategic value.

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Work Experience

Aug 2021 Current Finance Business Partner Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Saved AED 1.1M in manpower costs by redesigning the incentive scheme from volume-based to volume-plus-discount, aligning sales performance with profitability.
Freed up AED 45M in working capital and cut excess inventory by 25% through demand forecasting, inventory controls, and reducing damage & warranty costs by AED 2.3M.
Reduced overdue receivables from 180+ days to 30–60 days by streamlining collections, structuring in-house finance deals, and minimizing provisioning impact.

May 2020 Aug 2021 FINANCE MANAGER Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Led Odoo ERP implementation with Magento integration, unifying operations, finance, and fulfillment to go live within 3 months.
Enhanced procurement efficiency by automating landed cost calculations and optimizing procurement cycles across 10+ European and regional suppliers.
Reduced stock holding costs and improved cash flow by 18% through streamlined inventory management, logistics, and warehousing savings.

Dec 2012 Apr 2020 FINANCE MANAGER Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 120 to under 90 days, significantly improving cash flow and reducing financing gaps.
Implemented job-order costing by standardizing labour and delivery cost allocations, increasing project profitability analysis accuracy by 80%.
Optimized cash flow management, improving liquidity by 25% and strengthening overall financial health.

Education

2017 2018 CMA USA Institute of Management Accountants USA

Expert in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and cost management aligned with CMA practices.
Proficient in performance measurement, variance analysis, and decision support to drive profitability and strategic growth.
Strong foundation in Corporate Finance, Investment Decisions, and Risk Management under CMA USA curriculum.
Skilled in Management Reporting, Internal Controls, and applying US GAAP & IFRS standards in global business environments.
Ability to bridge finance and operations by applying CMA tools for working capital optimization and long-term value creation.

2016 2017 MSc in Accounting and Finance University of Northampton

Gained advanced knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their application in global business contexts.
Developed strong research and analytical skills through dissertation work, focusing on financial performance management and decision-making.
Enhanced expertise in corporate finance, capital budgeting, and valuation techniques including DCF and WACC.
Built practical understanding of risk management, audit, and governance frameworks essential for financial control.
Strengthened critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying theory to case studies across diverse industries.