Years of experience: 14

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Syed's Career Path
Chief Financial OfficerJan. 2023 -
Feb. 2025
Jigsaw Education GroupChief Financial Officer
Played a pivotal role in guiding a rapidly growing SaaS company in the Education sector, ensuring its strategic positioning for potential PE investments in the coming years. As the primary interface with stakeholders and core business areas, bolstered company transparency and effective decision-making. Introduced, streamlined, and monitored controls, processes, and procedures pivotal to drivi...
Group CEO & CFOSep. 2018 -
Dec. 2022
SMIP GroupGroup CEO & CFO
London, United KingdomSpearheading the financial management a PE backed publishing,market research and technology organisation, securing £40M in private equity financing and navigating the smooth transition through the acquisition of the UK leading LGBT publisher, Pride Life. • Organising the trademarking of the Certificate of Diversity Practice – a gold standard of excellence – working with a growing network of c...
Finance DirectorJun. 2012 -
Sep. 2018
Programmemaster LimitedFinance Director
London, United KingdomLed the restructuring and rapid growth of the e-commerce business (reaching £70million in revenue), presenting winning bids for contracts with prestigious clients such as FA, Manchester United, Liverpool, Westham, Fulham and Spurs Football Clubs, including clinching the deal to be the sole publisher of NFL programmes in UK. • Implemented a new forecasting process enabling faster decision maki...

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    How I can help you

    Enhancing financial clarity and compliance through meticulous accounting and strategic planning. From managing bookkeeping to cash flow optimization, I ensure businesses are investment-ready and equipped for sustainable growth.

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    People I am looking for

    Ideal clients include startups, scale-ups, and private equity-backed firms. I specialize in retail, technology, professional services, and investment-backed businesses, offering both hands-on accounting and strategic CFO-level guidance.

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    Experience & Cases

    Achievements include setting up scalable finance functions, improving cash flow, and ensuring compliance. Previous clients span startups, SMEs, and investment firms in need of strategic financial leadership.

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