I am an ACCA-qualified Financial Controller with 15+ years of UK-based experience across EMEA & APAC. I specialise in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, cash flow, P&L and board reporting. I am proficient in IFRS/GAAP and ERP/Fintech platforms (NetSuite, Sage, Xero, Power BI). I have led finance teams of 10+ staff and delivered a track record in SMEs as well as Fintech, SaaS, FMCG, Retail, and Manufacturing. I am known for driving process improvements, risk control, cost management and strategic partnership with stakeholders, delivering timely and insightful financial information to support business decisions.

Rizwan Rehman

I am an ACCA-qualified Financial Controller with 15+ years of UK-based experience across EMEA & APAC. I specialise in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, cash flow, P&L and board reporting. I am proficient in IFRS/GAAP and ERP/Fintech platforms (NetSuite, Sage, Xero, Power BI). I have led finance teams of 10+ staff and delivered a track record in SMEs as well as Fintech, SaaS, FMCG, Retail, and Manufacturing. I am known for driving process improvements, risk control, cost management and strategic partnership with stakeholders, delivering timely and insightful financial information to support business decisions.

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I am an ACCA-qualified Financial Controller with 15+ years of UK-based experience across EMEA & APAC. I specialise in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, cash flow, P&L and board reporting. I am proficient in IFRS/GAAP and ERP/Fintech platforms (NetSuite, Sage, Xero, Power BI).

I have led finance teams of 10+ staff and delivered a track record in SMEs as well as Fintech, SaaS, FMCG, Retail, and Manufacturing. I am known for driving process improvements, risk control, cost management and strategic partnership with stakeholders, delivering timely and insightful financial information to support business decisions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Financial Controller at Consillion EMEA (UK) LTD
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Led financial strategy, planning, reporting and compliance; annual budgeting and forecasting; end-to-end payroll; prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; ensured IFRS/GAAP compliance; liaised with external auditors and managed audit processes; performed Month End Balance Sheet and P&L reviews; cash flow and treasury management; internal controls and risk management; team leadership; cost management and profitability analysis; supported pricing decisions, margins and investments; tax and regulatory compliance; ERP/system management; reduced month-end close time by 2 days; implemented FX hedging strategy saving £30k annually.
Financial Reporting Manager at Consillion EMEA (UK) LTD
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Prepared detailed monthly performance and position reporting including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting packs, cash flow, CAPEX and performance analysis; ownership of stock reporting, WIP reconciliation and revenue recognition; margin analysis for customers and products; oversight of service/software masterfile and frequent revenue recognition; management of daily cashflow reporting and FX trades; supported ERP optimization and audit/compliance needs.
Financial Controller at Kinetic Enterprises Ltd
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Assisted in trial balance and balance sheet preparation; performed bank reconciliations across currencies; prepared P&L and balance sheet packs; reconciled general ledgers including debtors and creditors; liaised with external auditors; supported IFRS/UK GAAP group reporting; budgeting and forecasting; owned month-end and year-end close processes.
Financial Accountant at Kinetic Enterprises Ltd
October 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020
Managed VAT returns, quarterly and annual returns; authorized weekly supplier payments; assisted in monthly management accounts; generated sales reports; conducted due diligence and risk analysis; processed payments by BACS and cheque; prepared Master File for product portfolio.
Assistant Accountant at Kinetic Enterprises Ltd
October 1, 2012 - September 1, 2016
Prepared and posted journals, accruals and prepayments; reconciled bank statements and control accounts; assisted in VAT returns, management accounts and financial reports; supported budgeting, forecasting and audit processes; managed AP and AR ledgers.

Education

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants at London School of Business & Finance, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2013
CAT – Certified Accounting Technician at London College of Accountancy, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2009

Qualifications

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2013
CAT – Certified Accounting Technician
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services