Farooq Razzaq
Group Finance Manager
Dubai
Summary
Strategic and goal-oriented CFO-level finance professional with 19 years of experience, including 12 years in the UAE and a foundation in Big 4 firms. Proven track record in financial modeling, contract finalization, payback and sensitivity analysis, profitability analysis, IRR, DCF, asset management, and ROI optimization. Expert in leading financial operations for power generation projects across private and public sectors. Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, treasury, reporting, and compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Finance Manager
Altaaqa Global Energy Services Group
05.2019 - Current
- Lead financial planning and analysis for international power projects.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive financial models to evaluate project feasibility and returns.
- Managed project-level budgeting and forecasting.
- Oversaw treasury operations including bank negotiations.
- Ensured tax compliance across jurisdictions.
- Reduced month-end close cycle by 30%.
- Trained and managed finance teams; optimized ERP systems.
- Handled contract negotiations and risk assessments.
Chief Accountant
Altaaqa Global Energy Services Group
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed financial reporting and closing cycles.
- Developed cost-control strategies and supported pricing.
- Coordinated external audits for IFRS compliance.
- Presented CAPEX/OPEX budgets to leadership.
Senior Finance Officer
Altaaqa Global Energy Services Group
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Handled project invoices and receivables/payables.
- Built dashboards for project performance tracking.
- Supported cross-functional operations.
Audit Supervisor
Auditor-General of Pakistan (PIFRA Project)
06.2009 - 09.2012
- Led audit training for 30+ professionals.
- Revised and implemented Financial Audit Manual.
- Managed federal and provincial audit portfolios.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young (EY)
07.2005 - 01.2009
- Audited entities in power generation, manufacturing, NGOs.
- Seconded to EY Al-Khobar for tax certification work.
- Engaged in early exposure to energy sector finances.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Skills
Financial Modeling
Cpd And Professional Training
- Future Leadership Development – Leadership International London
- Master Classes – IFRS and IAS
- VAT & Corporate Taxes – UAE
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Finance Leadership Seminars
Certification
Future Leadership Development
Timeline
Future Leadership Development
12-2023
Group Finance Manager - Altaaqa Global Energy Services Group
05.2019 - Current
Chief Accountant - Altaaqa Global Energy Services Group
01.2015 - 04.2019
Senior Finance Officer - Altaaqa Global Energy Services Group
02.2013 - 12.2014
Audit Supervisor - Auditor-General of Pakistan (PIFRA Project)
06.2009 - 09.2012
Senior Auditor - Ernst & Young (EY)
07.2005 - 01.2009
ICAP - Chartered Accountant,
ICAEW - Chartered Accountant,
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