About Zubair
ACA-qualified finance professional currently working within Financial Control at a leading global investment bank, helping businesses improve financial visibility, reporting and operational finance processes.
I support growing and founder-led businesses with:
• Management reporting
• Cash flow forecasting
• KPI dashboards & financial analysis
• Budgeting & financial modelling
• Finance process improvement & automation
• Fractional Financial Controller support
Alongside my corporate finance experience, I also founded and scaled a six-figure e-commerce business, giving me a strong commercial understanding of the challenges growing businesses face.
My approach is practical, commercially focused and built around helping businesses gain greater clarity, control and confidence in their finances.
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Investment BankFinancial ControllerFebruary 2023 - Today (3 years and 4 months)
- Manage financial control and reporting processes across 15 legal entities spanning the UK, Europe and the Middle East
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial results to senior management and governance committees
- Lead and coordinate an offshore finance team of 6, improving reporting accuracy and month-end close efficiency
- Support the build-out of finance infrastructure, reporting processes and controls for new business initiatives, including digital asset operations
- Oversee statutory financial statement preparation and provide technical accounting support across IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP reporting
- Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to deliver efficient year-end and regulatory reporting processes
- Develop financial models and forecasting tools to support strategic decision-making and scenario analysis
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and control enhancements across the finance function
- Create and maintain finance process documentation and embedded control frameworks to improve reporting consistency and reduce operational risk
- Amazon FBA E-Commerce BusinessFounderOctober 2021 - June 2025 (3 years and 8 months)
- Founded and scaled a private-label e-commerce business generating six-figure annual revenue
- Conducted market research, product analysis and competitor reviews to identify profitable product opportunities
- Managed supplier sourcing, pricing negotiations and production coordination with overseas manufacturers
- Oversaw inventory management, logistics and operational workflows across the business
- Developed digital advertising and product launch strategies to drive revenue growth and improve product visibility
- Built automated operational and reporting processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Managed cash flow, profitability analysis and commercial decision-making across the business
- BDO LLPAssistant Manager - Audit (Asset Management & Capital Markets)October 2021 - February 2023 (1 year and 4 months)
- Managed audit engagements for financial services and capital markets clients, including large consolidated groups
- Led audit teams of up to 6 staff members, overseeing planning, execution and delivery of audit assignments
- Reviewed complex financial reporting areas including revenue recognition, investment activity and financial instruments
- Assessed financial controls and identified opportunities to strengthen reporting processes and operational efficiency
- Worked closely with senior client stakeholders to resolve technical accounting and audit matters
- Supported and mentored junior team members through on-the-job coaching and performance feedback
- Delivered audits under tight reporting deadlines while maintaining high quality and compliance standards
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Education
- ACA Chartered AccountantICAEW2021ACA Chartered Accountant
- BSc (Hons) EconomicsQueen Mary, University of London2018BSc Economics