Imran Tahir

Highly analytical, results-driven, and tech-savvy Financial Analyst with around 20 years of experience, possessing strong skills in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, reporting, and financial management. Equipped with a wealth of experience in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, alongside expert contract management capabilities. Skilled in synthesizing complex financial data to provide actionable insights, optimize cost savings, and enhance profitability. Proven track record in developing comprehensive financial forecasts and strategies that contribute to the financial health and growth of the organization. Seeking to further leverage expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and internal controls to support informed decision-making and achieve financial objectives for the best interest of the organization.

• Employee Recognition: Honored with the Employee of the Month Award in April 2024 at a telecom company employing over 1,300 professionals. This prestigious recognition is awarded only to top-performing individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment, innovation, and productivity. Being selected from such a large talent pool reflects my consistent ability to exceed expectations, deliver high-impact outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s operational and strategic goals.
• Driving Saudi Compliance & Growth Through Local Content Initiatives: Led the annual achievement and enhancement of the Saudi Local Content score and Saudi Aramco's IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Addition) certifications, pivotal initiatives that markedly expanded business growth avenues for Baud Telecom Company. This rigorous and recurring process demanded a profound understanding of our operational and systemic frameworks, in-depth data analysis, and extensive collaboration with external auditors. My role was characterized by exceptional coordination across various departments and sustained engagement with the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority of Saudi Arabia, as well as the Saudi Aramco IKTVA teams. I navigated complex inquiries and met stringent requirements with dedication, supported by our committed team. Our efforts not only achieved remarkable scores but also ensured annual compliance, opening profitable business opportunities with government entities and elite corporate clients, thereby significantly enhancing profit margins. It was an honor to lead these challenging, yet rewarding projects annually, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to excellence and strategic business expansion.
• Financial Process Innovation – VBA-Powered Reconciliation for Strategic Efficiency: Developed and implemented advanced reconciliation spreadsheets using VBA programming, significantly enhancing the efficiency of key account reconciliations—including Bank Reconciliation, Inventory, Accounts Payable Clearing Account, Payroll, and Material Overhead Accounts—at Baud Telecom Company. This innovation not only streamlined the reconciliation process but also substantially increased staff productivity and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
  Active Member
  Engaged in the continuous professional development and networking within the accounting and finance community through my active membership with SOCPA. This affiliation underscores my commitment to adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in the field of accounting and finance.

Multilingual Communication Skills
With a strong linguistic foundation and over two decades of international experience, I bring effective communication skills across multiple languages, enabling smooth collaboration in diverse environments:

• English: Achieved outstanding scores in the PTE Core exam (April 2025), with a 90 in Speaking and 84 in Listening, demonstrating exceptional verbal articulation and advanced comprehension in professional and multicultural contexts. These results reflect my ability to communicate ideas clearly, lead discussions, and actively engage in complex conversations with precision and confidence.
• Urdu: As a Pakistani national, I have native-level fluency in Urdu, which supports professional reporting, team leadership, and seamless interpersonal communication within Urdu-speaking environments.
• Punjabi: Raised in Lahore, the cultural capital of Punjab, I am fluent in Punjabi and well-versed in its regional variations—allowing me to connect authentically and effectively with Punjabi-speaking audiences.
• Arabic: With nearly 20 years of residency and professional experience in Saudi Arabia, I have developed a practical working proficiency in Arabic, enabling me to handle day-to-day interactions, engage in basic workplace communication, and understand key cultural and administrative contexts with confidence.

This multilingual skill set has proven instrumental in navigating diverse business environments, fostering collaboration, and ensuring inclusive and impactful communication across cultural boundaries.

Key Projects Under My Leadership

As the Kingdom-Wide Work In Progress (WIP) Process Manager, I have spearheaded a transformative approach to our WIP operations, playing a pivotal role in steering the financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance across the organization. My strategic leadership encompasses:

· Architecting and enforcing a comprehensive WIP management framework, ensuring rigorous alignment with financial standards, operational policies, and strategic objectives.

· Championing the integration of new projects and any new memorandum of variations into the WIP system, orchestrating cross-departmental collaborations to validate and rectify financial data, thereby upholding the integrity of financial reporting.

· Instituting robust processes for invoice management and cost of sales operations, leading to enhanced financial accuracy through meticulous scrutiny, analysis, and reclassification of financial transactions.

· Pioneering the strategic closure of projects, employing a methodical approach to validate compliance with closure criteria, and maintaining impeccable records that support accurate revenue recognition and financial analysis.

· Serving as the authoritative figure for resolving region-specific project queries, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management skills and ensuring seamless communication across various levels of the organization.

In my leadership capacity, I have masterminded critical end-of-month financial procedures, including AR Revenue Reclassification, Cost Absorption, Cost Reclassification, and Revenue Recognition, significantly elevating the financial governance and reporting accuracy of our operations.

My visionary leadership in refining the WIP process has been instrumental in driving significant advancements in financial precision, operational efficiency, and compliance standards. Recognized for my exceptional management acumen and strategic foresight, I am committed to leading with excellence, fostering innovation, and propelling the organization towards achieving its financial and operational goals.

Expertly lead the development and presentation of sophisticated payroll-related financial reports, including a state-of-the-art dashboard, which includes:

· Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to dissect and display payroll data, overtime allocations, and accrued leaves, highlighting key financial insights that influence strategic decision-makin and provide a holistic view of financial exposures stemming from payroll activities.

· Conducting in-depth financial exposure analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of opportunity, thereby facilitating proactive management of payroll-related financial risks.

· Collaborating closely with the finance and HR departments to ensure data accuracy, relevance, and timely updates, ensuring that leadership is equipped with the latest information for strategic planning.

· Recognized for enhancing the financial reporting framework through meticulous attention to detail, innovative data visualization, and a keen understanding of financial principles, significantly contributing to informed decision-making at the executive level.

As the lead orchestrator of securing essential financing facilities, I leverage my expertise in financial analysis and risk management to meet and surpass the rigorous scrutiny of banks and financial institutions. My role encompasses:

· Leading a dedicated team in the preparation and timely submission of comprehensive financial data to banks, including detailed reports on ongoing projects, unbilled revenue, and accounts receivable, alongside critical financial ratios and their implications.

· Employing advanced analytical skills to meticulously assess and present our liquidity risks, ensuring that all information provided to financial institutions accurately reflects our financial stability and operational integrity.

· Spearheading the proactive monitoring of key financial metrics, including working capital, liquidity, and leverage ratios, to maintain a robust financial posture that meets both internal standards and external expectations.

· Crafting strategic initiatives to optimize these financial ratios, thereby safeguarding the company’s favorable standing in financial assessments and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of cash through secured financing facilities.

· Recognized for my pivotal role in ensuring our financial records and ratios not only meet but exceed the expectations of financial institutions, thus securing necessary financing facilities without any negative impact on our operations.

· Through strategic foresight and a proactive approach to financial management, I continuously enhance our company's financial framework, ensuring favorable evaluations by external parties and sustaining the smooth operation and growth of our business.

Spearhead initiatives to significantly reduce our financing costs, a mission critical to sustaining our company's financial health and operational efficiency. My contributions include:

· Vigilantly monitoring accounts receivables and average collection days, implementing data-driven strategies to minimize the duration of outstanding payments and enhance cash liquidity.

· Devising and overseeing the execution of monthly collection forecasts, establishing a dynamic yet rigorous framework to accurately predict and manage cash inflows.

· Engaging in continuous dialogue with the Collection Director, ensuring adherence to our flexible yet strategic collection forecasts, thereby aligning monthly achievements with our static yearly collection budget.

· Playing a pivotal role in maintaining a disciplined approach towards collections, directly contributing to a significant reduction in average collection days. This strategic focus ensures a higher availability of cash to support business operations, thereby reducing the dependency on external financing and consequentially lowering financing costs.

· Through these efforts, and especially in times of escalating financing costs, my leadership has directly contributed to saving millions of Saudi Riyals annually for the Baud Telecom Company. My proactive management and strategic foresight in collections have been instrumental in optimizing our financial leverage and contributing to the company's robust financial standing.

Entrusted as the Head of the Task Force dedicated to overseeing and significantly reducing unbilled revenue, a pivotal role underpinning the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our organization. My strategic contributions include:

· Spearheading the implementation of stringent practices and procedures for accelerated revenue recognition, directly targeting the reduction of unbilled revenue, thereby ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

· Driving a culture of accountability and diligence among Project Managers and the Accounting Manager, ensuring prompt billing actions for previously unbilled revenues and rigorously monitoring budgeted invoices and project completions.

· Instituting a proactive review mechanism to identify and question any material variations to budgeted invoicing and completions, fostering a transparent and responsive billing process aligned with project deliverables and financial forecasts.

· Through determined leadership and collaboration, my team and I have achieved a notable reduction in unbilled revenue, enhancing the company’s cash flow management and contributing to a more efficient cash conversion cycle.

· My efforts have been instrumental in ensuring that revenue recognition practices do not exaggerate financial performance and that billing operations are conducted in a timely manner. This strategic approach not only solidifies the company’s financial standing but also facilitates a smoother transition to cash collection, further optimized by applying pressure on the Collection Director to expedite the cash conversion process.

· This critical initiative underscores my ability to lead strategic operational improvements, ensuring financial stability and operational excellence. By effectively managing unbilled revenue, my leadership directly contributes to the health of the company’s cash conversion cycle, demonstrating a profound impact on our overall financial strategy.

My career is distinguished by a relentless pursuit of excellence, strategic foresight, and a proactive approach to financial management. I have consistently delivered tangible improvements to financial frameworks, operational processes, and strategic planning initiatives, solidifying my role as a key driver of organizational success and sustainability.

As a seasoned financial analyst with nearly 20 years of experience in the telecom sector, I am currently employed in Saudi Arabia under a valid, employer-sponsored residency permit. My long-standing tenure at Baud Telecom Company, known for its professional integrity and commitment to staff development, has been integral to my career advancement.

I hold a fully transferable residency status, with no objection from my employer in case of a professional transition. This reflects both my compliance with legal work authorization requirements and the mutual trust established with my organization.

I remain committed to excellence, open to international relocation, and fully prepared to contribute meaningfully in new professional environments.