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Hafiz Amjad Ali

Leeds

Summary

Seasoned Senior Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of leadership experience across financial strategy, auditing, taxation, regulatory compliance, and business growth. Known for driving profitability, streamlining financial operations, and delivering actionable insights that support executive decision-making. A trusted advisor to boards and senior leadership, with a proven track record of building high-performing finance teams and guiding organisations through transformation and growth. Now seeking a strategic leadership role such as CEO, CFO, or Finance Director, where I can leverage my expertise to shape long-term success and sustainable growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Director

Spencer Woods Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors
Leeds, UK
01.2013 - 05.2025

Company Overview: A UK-based accounting group providing financial advisory services with a turnover of £600K.

  • Lead a team providing audit, tax, and advisory services to diverse clients.
  • Managed full P&L responsibility and oversaw financial operations.
  • Spearheaded business growth, client acquisition, and HR management.
  • Provide training to various Trainee Accountants.
  • Ensure corporate law compliance, including company formation and ROC filings.
  • Provide VAT and Tax Advisory to different business ventures.
  • Conduct statutory, internal, and forensic audits for corporations and SMEs.
  • Advise on tax planning, GST compliance, regulatory filings, and represent clients before tax authorities.
  • Support mergers and acquisitions with business valuation and due diligence.
  • Provide financial structuring, investment advice, and risk management strategies.
  • A UK-based accounting group providing financial advisory services with a turnover of £600K.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability
  • Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth
  • Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability

Head of Accounts & Finance

Shans Group of Companies
UK
01.2010 - 01.2013

Company Overview: A £40M turnover company providing Halal meat across the UK with over 100 employees.

  • Managed strategic financial planning and financial operations.
  • Reversed £250K loss to £500K profit in one year.
  • Reduced VAT liability from £400K to £135K through negotiations.
  • Reduced bad debt by 85% and outstanding debt by 40%.
  • A £40M turnover company providing Halal meat across the UK with over 100 employees.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Management Accountant

Medina Dairy Ltd
UK
01.2009 - 01.2010

Company Overview: The UK's largest independent dairy with a turnover of £50M and 100 employees.

  • Reduced wastage from 6.5% to 0.75% in three months.
  • Increased revenue by 30% through data-driven profitability analysis.
  • Improved cash flow by reducing bad debts by 80% in 6 months.
  • The UK's largest independent dairy with a turnover of £50M and 100 employees.
  • Improved accuracy of financial reports with detailed data analysis.
  • Managed budget forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses to identify potential areas of concern.

Finance Director

Alam Cotton Mills Ltd
Pakistan
01.2006 - 01.2009

Company Overview: A cotton yarn exporter with 950 staff and a turnover of £3M.

  • Turned a £200K loss to £250K profit within 18 months.
  • Eliminated £400K loan default through successful bank negotiations.
  • Reduced overhead costs by 25% through financial restructuring.
  • A cotton yarn exporter with 950 staff and a turnover of £3M.
  • Conducted thorough internal audits for improved financial transparency and trustworthiness.
  • Managed comprehensive budgeting processes, improved overall organisational efficiency.
  • Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.

General Manager Finance

Tanveer Spinning & Weaving Mills
Pakistan
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organization.
  • Built high-performing teams to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Identified new business opportunities, leading to market expansion.
  • Streamlined communication processes for improved team collaboration.
  • Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions.

Finance Manager

Dawood Group of Companies
Pakistan
01.1999 - 01.2003

Accounts Manager

Associated Group of Companies
Pakistan
01.1997 - 01.1999

Trainee Accountant

Arman & Co Accountants
Pakistan
01.1992 - 01.1997

Education

ACA -

Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales

FCA - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan

BSc - Physics & Mathematics

University of the Punjab

Skills

    Financial Leadership & Strategy


  • Financial Strategy & Budgeting Profit & Loss Reporting Business Growth & Profit Maximization
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Financial Forecasting Sales Strategy Development

  • Compliance & Risk Management


  • Financial Auditing & Regulatory Compliance Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Tax Planning & Compliance (UK/Pakistan) Stakeholder Negotiations


    Technical & Operational Excellence


  • Financial Reporting (IFRS, GAAP) Process Automation & ERP Implementation
  • Budget Planning & Forecasting Financial Analysis & Advisory

  • Stakeholder & Team Leadership


  • Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Cross-functional Team Management

Affiliations

  • Financial Markets
  • Cricket
  • Badminton

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Director

Spencer Woods Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors
01.2013 - 05.2025

Head of Accounts & Finance

Shans Group of Companies
01.2010 - 01.2013

Management Accountant

Medina Dairy Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010

Finance Director

Alam Cotton Mills Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2009

General Manager Finance

Tanveer Spinning & Weaving Mills
01.2004 - 01.2006

Finance Manager

Dawood Group of Companies
01.1999 - 01.2003

Accounts Manager

Associated Group of Companies
01.1997 - 01.1999

Trainee Accountant

Arman & Co Accountants
01.1992 - 01.1997

FCA - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants Pakistan

BSc - Physics & Mathematics

University of the Punjab

ACA -

Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
Hafiz Amjad Ali