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Mujahid Syed, Senior Financial Planning & Analyst

Mujahid Syed

Senior Financial Planning & Analyst·UDC REAL ESTAGE GROUP

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MBA Corporate Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 6 months

Senior Financial Planning & Analyst

April 2025 - March 2026

UDC REAL ESTAGE GROUP

Doha, Qatar

April 2025 - March 2026

Directed financial modeling and feasibility analysis for real estate projects, assessing cash flow, revenue, development costs and exit strategies. Developed investment models, including discounted cash flow and yield analysis. Enhanced budget accuracy by 20% through data analysis and collaboration. Delivered timely financial reports in compliance with IFRS and facilitated discussions with stakeholders.
• Developed cashflow models that evaluate project viability and revenue projections.
• Managed financial models (residential, commercial, mixed-use) payback period & risks.
• Spearheaded scenario and sensitivity analysis for financial feasibility.
• Executed comprehensive feasibility studies to inform strategic decisions.
• Improved financial reporting processes and ensured compliance.
• Led project finance, monitor cost control, budget tracking and align with strategic plan.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

Group Finance Manager (FP&A)

November 2021 - March 2025

iMASS INVESTMENT GROUP

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2021 - March 2025

Lead strategic financial planning, reporting and analysis for property development and investment portfolios. Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and financial models to optimize resources allocation and maximise ROI. Design financial dashboards in Power BI, reducing reporting cycle time by 30%. Conduct financial feasibility studies (IRR, NPV, Payback) and risk evaluations for new projects, supporting M&A processes with detailed financial analyses.
• Drove cash flow management and working capital oversight, ensuring liquidity for obligations.
• Monitored financial performance, performing variance analysis to enhance accuracy in budgeting.
• Prepared consolidated monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring timely reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Enhanced profitability by 20% and reduced costs by 10% through strategic operational recommendations.
• Coordinated with auditors for timely audit report deliveries.
• Supported SPA process coordinated with Developers for payments schedule, RERA and DLD for financial regulation.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Construction and Building

Finance Manager

July 2018 - November 2021

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SERVICE

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2018 - November 2021

Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the companys short and long term goals.
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Led the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
Coordinate audits and regulatory filings, ICV certification, working closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Optimize the companys working capital and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
Manage banking operations, open and close letter of credit (LC), guarantees, project financing and corporate services.
Prepared and filed VAT returns and Corporate Tax to FTAAuthority, managed CAPEX and OPEX expenditures.
Developed financial process, control and reporting including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Company industry:
Shipping

ChiefAccountant

July 2015 - March 2018

MAKAN DEVELOPERS

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2015 - March 2018

Directed financial planning for product costing and pricing, enhancing profitability by 10%.
Assisted in the preparation of financial updates, providing critical data for monthly management meetings.
Worked with engineering teams to set cost targets, contributing to a cost reduction of 5% in initial project phases.
Supported product pricing strategies by conducting detailed market and competitor analysis.
Monitored development spending, identifying discrepancies and ensuring alignment with budget forecasts.
Company industry:
Real Estate

Financial Analyst

January 2011 - December 2014

Sainsbury’s Energy

London, United Kingdom

January 2011 - December 2014

Analyzed financial statements, performance metrics and investment opportunities across projects.
Prepared annual budget, forecasting, financial models, financial projections and trends.
Develop financial models and risk analysis to support investment recommendations and strategic decision.
Prepared financial and data visualisation charts, models and graphs reports for the management.
Company industry:
Energy & Renewables

Education

Cardiff Metropolitan University

January 2010

January 2010

Master's degree, MBA Corporate Finance

United Kingdom

UK university

January 2009

January 2009

Master's degree, Certification in Management Accounting (CMA)

United Kingdom

Kakatiya University

January 2007

January 2007

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Management -Finance

India

Skills

Cash Flow
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Final Accounts
Expert
Final Accounts
Expert
Bank Reconciliation
Expert
Bank Reconciliation
Expert
Accounts Payable
Expert
Accounts Payable
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
Intermediate
OPERATING COST
Intermediate
OPERATING COST
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Intermediate
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
CORPORATE FINANCE
Intermediate
CORPORATE FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
BUSINESS VALUATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS VALUATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS PLANNING
Intermediate
BUSINESS PLANNING
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
GENERAL LEDGER
Expert
GENERAL LEDGER
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY
Expert
ACCOUNTANCY
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
RECONCILIATION
Expert
RECONCILIATION
Expert
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Expert
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Expert
BALANCE
Expert
BALANCE
Expert
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
Expert
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
Expert
Strong teamwork skills
Expert
Strong teamwork skills
Expert
Financial Planning & Analyst
Expert
Financial Planning & Analyst
Expert
Budget & Forecast
Expert
Budget & Forecast
Expert
Financial Models
Expert
Financial Models
Expert
Investment Management
Expert
Investment Management
Expert
LOANS
Expert
LOANS
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
Strategic Planning
Expert
RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
Cash Flow Statement
Expert
Cash Flow Statement
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Financial Analysis
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Portfolio Management
Expert
Portfolio Management
Expert
REPORTS
Expert
REPORTS
Expert
Fund Flow Statement
Expert
Fund Flow Statement
Expert
Ability to work deadlines
Expert
Ability to work deadlines
Expert
Inventory
Expert
Inventory
Expert
Strong Command of English
Expert
Strong Command of English
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Strong Comupter Skills
Expert
Strong Comupter Skills
Expert
Ability to work under pressure
Expert
Ability to work under pressure
Expert
Strong leadership skills
Expert
Strong leadership skills
Expert
Bank Reconciliation
Expert
Bank Reconciliation
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Payroll
Expert
Financial Reports
Expert
Financial Reports
Expert
Strong Communication Skills
Expert
Strong Communication Skills
Expert
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Expert
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Expert
Macros, Pivot table, V lookup
Expert
Macros, Pivot table, V lookup
Expert
Balance Sheet
Expert
Balance Sheet
Expert
Income Statement
Expert
Income Statement
Expert
Letter of Credit (LC's)
Expert
Letter of Credit (LC's)
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Forecasting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expert
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expert
Job Costing
Expert
Job Costing
Expert
Controlling
Expert
Controlling
Expert
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Intermediate
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
IDEATION
Intermediate
IDEATION
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
INVESTMENTS
Intermediate
MARKET RESEARCH
Intermediate
MARKET RESEARCH
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
Cash Flow
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Final Accounts
Expert
Final Accounts
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
Intermediate
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
Intermediate
CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTING
Intermediate
CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTING
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
STRATEGIC MARKETING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC MARKETING
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Arabic

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Driving License Banking Relationship
UAE Driving License Banking Relationship Negotiation skills
Certification in Management Accounting (CMA)
ACCA Certified Workshop
Certified SAP FICO
UAE Driving License