Sheikh Waqar Ahmed

Finance Professional | Chief Financial Officer | Delivering Financial Excellence Across Pharma, FMCG & Automobile Industries | Expertise in Financial Planning, Budgeting, Costing & SAP/Oracle/Oddo ERP Implementations

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan

About

“Finance leader with 20+ years’ experience across pharmaceuticals, automobile, and FMCG sectors, specializing in financial planning, costing, budgeting, and ERP implementations (SAP/Oracle). Successfully led major financial transformations including ABC costing, SAP rollout, and multi-unit budgeting. Recognized for delivering cost efficiencies, compliance frameworks, and financial insights that support sustainable growth.”

Experience

  • Allmed Group (Full-time · 1 yr 10 mos)
    • Chief Financial Officer
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Leading group-wide finance function including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and compliance. Developed & executed financial strategies aligned with business objectives. Ensured 100% compliance with local & international financial regulations. Partnered with leadership to drive profitability & mitigate financial risks. Managing relationships with auditors, regulators, and investors. Mentoring finance team, building culture of accountability & performance.

    • Chief Financial Officer
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Senior Finance Manager at Master Changan Motors Limited
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs

    Directed monthly, quarterly & annual reporting, budgeting & forecasting. Built financial models & feasibility studies for investment decisions. Supported CFO & Board with financial insights for corporate affairs. Improved efficiency of budgeting & reporting processes across the company. Advised management on revenue enhancement & cost rationalization.

  • Manager Financial Planning , Budgeting & Costing at Hilton Pharma Limited
    May 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Getz Pharma (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • Manager Costing
      Jan 2021 - May 2021 · 5 mos

      Implemented standard costing system improving cost accuracy. Conducted feasibility analysis for new products & projects. Managed MRP adjustments in compliance with DRAP pricing policies. Streamlined fixed asset management, depreciation & CAPEX/OPEX controls. Prepared budget presentations & variance reports for executive management.

    • Associate Manager Budgeting & Reporting
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs

    • Assistant Manager Costing
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 · 5 yrs

  • Assistant Manager Accounts at Atlas Honda Limited
    Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Managed corporate relations with banks & arranged financing. Negotiated LC terms, running finance & vendor payments. Prepared cash flow projections & daily bank position reports. Oversaw import costing, duties, insurance & reconciliations.