I’m Zubair Syed — a strategic finance leader with 17+ years of experience driving financial performance across FP&A, cost control, and business transformation. My career spans automotive, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, where I’ve partnered with business leaders to turn numbers into actionable insights. With credentials like CMA (USA), FMVA, and CPA (in progress), I bring both technical rigor and commercial impact to every challenge I take on.
My mission is to empower businesses with clarity and control over their financial future through strategic planning, performance management, and innovative finance system solutions.
My vision is to become a globally recognized finance leader and thought partner in enterprise financial performance, shaping the way organizations plan, measure, and achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly complex world.
Muhammad Zubair Syed is a senior finance leader with over two decades of experience across Automotive, E-commerce, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate industries. He currently works as a Branch Accounting Manager and Finance Business Partner, where he drives financial performance through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and strong business partnering.
A CMA (USA), FMVA, and CPA candidate, Zubair combines advanced technical expertise with hands-on leadership. His work spans FP&A, financial control, project costing, and performance management. Skilled in ERP systems including SAP, Odoo, and Business Central, he leverages technology to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve decision-making.
2021 – till date
Business Finance Manager for Hino and Toyota MHE
2012 – 2021
Led finance for fuel trading and services, improving cash flow, controls and profitability.
2010 – 2012
Managed end-to-end financial control, reporting and project costing for security services.
2008 – 2010
Built strong accounting foundations in GL, reporting and compliance for a growing business.
Qualified
Certified Management Accountant
Qualified
Masters Degree in Accounting and Finance
Certified
Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst
In progress 3/4
Passed FAR, AUD and REG