Fatima Hafeez - Finance Business Partner

Q: Where is Fatima based?

Fatima is based in Lahore, United Kingdom .

Q: What languages does Fatima speak?

Fatima speaks the following languages: Urdu (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Fatima have?

Fatima has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Fatima has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Fatima may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Fatima's latest experience?

Fatima's most recent position is Finance Business Partner at HMC Constructions .

Q: What companies has Fatima worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fatima has worked for HMC Constructions , Ainscough Crane Hire , Global Banking School , Al-Imam Enterprises , and Campus Living Villages .

Q: Which industries is Fatima most experienced in?

Fatima is most experienced in industries like Construction , Real Estate , and Professional Services . Fatima also has some experience in Government and Public Administration , Education , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Fatima most experienced in?

Fatima is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Fatima also has some experience in Audit and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Fatima worked in recently?

Fatima has recently worked in industries like Construction , Real Estate , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Fatima worked in recently?

Fatima has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence .

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Lahore, United Kingdom

Experience

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Finance Business Partner

HMC Constructions

Providing financials for new projects to be undertaken prior to tendering stage - costings for labour, materials, margins, target pricing.
Developed financial model for actual vs budget for specific projects as per requirements that helped save management time and improve processes by 2 days.
Developed project cash flow model in a startup environment.
Built a team starting with AP and AR; trained the individuals to be independent while being strong and assertive.

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

7 months

Finance Business Partner

Ainscough Crane Hire

Provided commercial insight and analysis of results, identifying underlying trends and challenging the business on performance.
Held periodic reviews with budget holders for the North regions, developing action plans and reviewing performance to improve business profitability.
Attended monthly area review meetings, adding insight and support, and taking minutes for the action log for the North Region.
Provided insight and support, including posting to the ledger, for direct wages across the Ainscough business.
Managed the rolling quarterly forecast process for the three regions in the North.
Prepared detailed budgets for the Northern Region and provided details for the rest of the business on wages and direct heads.
Supported strategic planning and initiatives, including acquisitions and major asset purchases, by providing financial planning and modelling skills.
Prepared periodic balance sheet reconciliations for the business.
Ensured integrity of financial data supplied by the financial accounting team to other areas of the business and to external stakeholders.
Provided meaningful data insights using tools such as Power Query and Power BI.

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

5 months

Data Analyst

Global Banking School

Transferred all student records from a manual system onto a new system (THESIS) under a project-based contract.
Ensured all student records were up to date and maintained accuracy of sensitive student data.
Managed and coordinated activities of a team of 5 to 8 temps.
Prepared and delivered PowerPoint presentations.

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Finance Manager

Al-Imam Enterprises

Managed and oversaw financial activities of the company, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Developed and maintained financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company standards.
Prepared financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to provide timely and accurate information to the management team.
Analysed financial data and provided recommendations to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
Monitored and managed cash flow to ensure adequate funds to meet financial obligations.
Managed the annual budgeting process and provided regular updates to the management team on budget performance.
Collaborated with other departments to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
Prepared financial analyses and projections for potential business opportunities and investments.
Oversaw preparation and filing of all tax returns to ensure compliance with regulations.
Managed and developed a team of finance professionals to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Commercial Finance Manager

Campus Living Villages

Provided an effective business partner service to budget holders by supporting financial decision making, promoting good financial management, accountability, and efficiency.
Compiled and provided accurate and timely monthly management accounts including variance analysis to budget and forecast for heads of functions, senior management, group, and village directors.
Compiled and provided accurate and timely quarterly reports to joint venture partners in accordance with JV agreements; attended and contributed to board meetings.
Prepared annual budgets with relevant stakeholders, produced quarterly reforecasts, and supported budget holders throughout the process.
Managed cash flow, reporting, and analysis.
Financially monitored key obligations including sinking funds, LCCP expenditure, and other village commitments.
Collaborated with key representatives from JV partners, heads of department, financial accounting and reporting manager, accounts payable manager, treasury, and tax manager.
Continuously improved budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes along with JV reporting processes.
Provided financial advice to budget holders and project leads, including support for business cases, costings, modelling, variance analysis, and other ad hoc requirements.

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

5 months

Management Accountant

Rotork-Bifold Fluid Power Ltd

Reviewed and analysed P&L costs against budget and prior months.
Produced and reported accurate management accounts.
Prepared daily and monthly sales reporting.
Posted all month-end journals including prepayments, accruals, fuel scale levy, ride to work, depreciation, amortisation, and suspense account cleardown.
Closed monthly nominal ledger and trial balance.
Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for payroll, prepayments and accruals, fixed assets, R&D, and VAT.
Prepared annual statutory accounts.
Worked with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit.
Delivered internal audit requirements ensuring group guidelines compliance.
Completed monthly Intrastat and EC sales list.
Prepared quarterly VAT returns.
Authorized BACS payment runs.

Nov 2019 - May 2020

7 months

Management Accountant

Nicholls and Clarke

Calculated revenue to be recognized in the P&L.
Reviewed and analysed P&L costs against budget and prior months.
Produced and reported accurate management accounts to the deputy chairman and other senior management/directors.
Performed monthly sales analysis and quarterly margins analysis.
Assisted with annual budgets and calculation of bad debts.
Posted all month-end journals including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, bad debts, closing stock, and WIP.
Posted intercompany journals and reconciled intercompany accounts.
Prepared quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and annual statutory accounts.
Coded all invoices for costs and improved processes to effectively and accurately capture costs timely.
Worked with auditors to ensure a smooth audit and ensured suppliers were paid on time to avail discounts.

May 2019 - Oct 2019

6 months

Accountant

Barking and Dagenham Trading Partnership (LBBD)

Calculated revenue to be recognized in the P&L and set up the P&L from scratch.
Reviewed and analysed P&L costs against budget and prior months.
Produced accurate management accounts.
Set up key balance sheet reconciliations from scratch with justification of all balances.
Posted all month-end journals including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and salary.
Prepared and filed VAT returns.
Managed credit control, recovering outstanding debt older than 120 days.
Worked with auditors to ensure a smooth audit and liaised with HMRC.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date source data.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Construction (2 years), Professional Services (1 year), Real Estate (1 year), Education (0.5 years), Manufacturing (0.5 years), and Government and Administration (0.5 years).

Construction

Professional Services

Real Estate

Education

Manufacturing

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (5 years), Accounting (4.5 years), Business Intelligence (1 year), Audit (1 year), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Audit

Project Management

Summary

A highly organised commercial finance business partner experienced at building financial models in Excel, overhauling existing systems and managing small teams. An amicable individual who is easy going and can manage relationships with both finance and non finance stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft D365
Power Bi
Net Suite - Oracle
Kerridge Commercial Systems - K8
Agresso Accounting Software
Sage 200
Ms Advanced Excel - Vlookup, Pivots, Sumif/ifs, Isna, If/nested If, Iserror, Xlookup, Index Match, Power Query
Ms Word
Ms Outlook
Ms Powerpoint
Good Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Team Management Skills

Languages

Urdu

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Sep 2008

Lahore College for Women University

MBA, Gold Medalist · Finance · Lahore, Pakistan · C-GPA 3.92

Certifications & licenses

CIMA

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Fatima based?

Fatima is based in Lahore, United Kingdom.

What languages does Fatima speak?

Fatima speaks the following languages: Urdu (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Fatima have?

Fatima has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Fatima has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Fatima may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Fatima be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Fatima would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance Business Partner, Data Analyst, Finance Manager.

What is Fatima's latest experience?

Fatima's most recent position is Finance Business Partner at HMC Constructions.

What companies has Fatima worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Fatima has worked for HMC Constructions, Ainscough Crane Hire, Global Banking School, Al-Imam Enterprises, and Campus Living Villages.

Which industries is Fatima most experienced in?

Fatima is most experienced in industries like Construction, Real Estate, and Professional Services. Fatima also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Education, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Fatima most experienced in?

Fatima is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Fatima also has some experience in Audit and Project Management.

Which industries has Fatima worked in recently?

Fatima has recently worked in industries like Construction, Real Estate, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Fatima worked in recently?

Fatima has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence.

What is Fatima's education?

Fatima holds a Master in Finance from Lahore College for Women University.

Does Fatima have any certificates?

Fatima has 1 certificate: CIMA.

What is the availability of Fatima?

Fatima is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Fatima?

Fatima's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.