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Mahfuzul Huq, Budget And Planning Manager

Mahfuzul Huq

Budget And Planning Manager·Asiacell Communications PJSC

Iraq

Higher diploma, Accountants

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 0 months

Budget And Planning Manager

January 2025 - Present

Asiacell Communications PJSC

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

January 2025 - Present

• Oversee the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting cycles, and CAPEX/OPEX planning, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop comprehensive investment papers and business cases, successfully obtaining CXO/Group approvals.
• Implemented initiatives that resulted in approximately $10M in OPEX savings through enhanced efficiency and stringent cost controls.
• Manage a robust annual CAPEX portfolio of around $200M, fostering value-driven investment decisions and maintaining financial discipline.
• Champion energy OPEX optimization across fuel, electricity, security, and rent, enhancing overall financial governance.
• Construct structured investment frameworks to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Management

Head of Performance Management

June 2022 - December 2024

Banglalink Digital Ltd

Dhaka, Bangladesh

June 2022 - December 2024

• Established enterprise performance management framework linking strategy, KPIs, budgets, and financial outcomes
• Designed and governed CEO and executive scorecards, enterprise dashboards, and cross-functional KPI hierarchies to meet financial goals.
• Led performance benchmarking to identify cost, margin, and productivity improvement opportunities
• Developed profitability, revenue optimization, and scenario models to support strategic planning and executive decision-making for investment.
• Implemented automated, real-time performance reporting using BI tools, improving management visibility and decision speed.
• Partnered with Strategy, Finance, and Operations leadership to embed performance governance and accountability across the organization.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Management

Head of CLM Analytics & Innovations (Commercial Finance Focus)

January 2021 - May 2022

Robi Axiata Limited

Dhaka, Bangladesh

January 2021 - May 2022

• Supported revenue growth and ARPU uplift through financially driven analytics models
• Partnered with Commercial Finance and Sales leadership on pricing and customer value strategies
• Designed digital-first CLM channels (app, email, chatbot, MFS).
• Built AI/ML models: micro-segmentation, churn prediction, ARPU uplift, acquisition.
• Improved customer value & retention through tailored data-driven strategies.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Information Technology

Head Of Analysis

September 2016 - December 2020

Axiata Group Berhad

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

September 2016 - December 2020

• Delivered analytics transformation projects across Malaysia, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
• Built recommendation engines, churn models, product targeting models.
• Advised CXO and Commercial teams via Tableau visual analytics & advanced BI.
• Developed analytics roadmaps, data integration plans, and capability development.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Information Technology

Manager Finance

July 2013 - August 2016

Robi Axiata Ltd

Dhaka, Bangladesh

July 2013 - August 2016

• Built TCO models, CAPEX/OPEX optimization frameworks, vendor financing options.
• Produced business cases (NPV/IRR/DCF) for network expansion and revenue projects.
• Conducted HVC mapping, lifecycle analysis, and network investment decisions.
• Performed post-implementation reviews for governance & value maximization.

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Information Technology

Planning Analyst

March 2009 - March 2011

CEMEX Cement Bangladesh Ltd.

Other

March 2009 - March 2011

• Led the planning and controlling function at CEMEX, driving strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive short and long-term plans and budgets, aligning financial goals with business objectives.
• Supported strategic decision-making across sales, pricing, operations, distribution, and overheads, enhancing overall performance.
• Crafted detailed investment proposals and business case studies, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Monitored and controlled OPEX and CAPEX, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial discipline.
• Created a robust channel-wise sales business plan, successfully identifying high-potential branches for growth.
• Enhanced forecasting accuracy and pricing strategies, contributing to improved profitability and market positioning.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Production Engineer

March 2008 - February 2009

Perfetti Van Melle Bd. Ltd

Bangladesh

March 2008 - February 2009

• Developed a comprehensive volume budget through meticulous forecast analysis and capacity planning, ensuring optimal resource allocation and demand alignment.
• Coordinated production activities across three manufacturing product lines, enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining the Daily Production Database for accurate tracking.
• Monitored production performance against budgetary targets, contributing to the annual budgeting process for the Production and Energy departments in collaboration with senior management.
• Delivered insightful Monthly Manufacturing Performance Reports, identifying areas for improvement and driving strategic initiatives for enhanced productivity and cost management.
• Leveraged analytical skills to support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, positioning for a transition into FP&A and Strategic Planning roles.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Education

Chartered Institute Of management Accountants

December 2014

December 2014

Higher diploma, Accountants

United Kingdom

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

East West University

December 2010

December 2010

Master's degree, Finance

Bangladesh

GPA (point): 3.3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.3 out of 4

MBA in Finance with GPA 3.3

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology

February 2008

February 2008

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bangladesh

GPA (point): 2.9 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.9 out of 4

Concentration in industrial engineering and industrial management.

Skills

Corporate Strategy
Expert
Corporate Strategy
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Demand Forecasting
Expert
Demand Forecasting
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
MS Word
Expert
MS Word
Expert
MS Powerpoint
Expert
MS Powerpoint
Expert
Video Editing
Beginner
Video Editing
Beginner
CAD design
Intermediate
CAD design
Intermediate
PR writing
Intermediate
PR writing
Intermediate
MS Excel
Expert
MS Excel
Expert
Corporate Strategy
Expert
Corporate Strategy
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Demand Forecasting
Expert
Demand Forecasting
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert
Revenue Management
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Intermediate

Bengali

Expert

Hindi

Beginner

Memberships

Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh

Member

April 2009

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt certificate
Grameenphone Ltd
May 2012 - May 2012
Business English Certificate
British Council
Nov 2010 - Nov 2010

Hobbies and interests

Reading