Meet Our Leadership Team

Experience that turns financial complexity into direction.

At FinStratCorp, our leadership team brings together over 45 years of combined international experience in finance, accounting, corporate strategy, and business advisory.

45+ Years of combined international experience
Collective experience

With expertise spanning the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Pakistan, we help businesses strengthen their financial foundation, improve profitability, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Our team has supported multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, SMEs, and growing enterprises through strategic financial leadership, Fractional CFO services, financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, accounting advisory, business consulting, treasury management, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.

Farooque Ahmed FCCA | MPA

Managing Partner & Chief Financial Advisor

Farooque is a highly accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience across the United Arab Emirates and the United States. As a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and holder of a Master's degree, he has led finance functions for globally recognized organizations across the automotive, food & beverage, consumer goods, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

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His leadership experience includes Gulf International, Juma Al Majid Holding Group, Galadari Food & Beverage (Baskin Robbins), Toyota Marketing & Sales Company, Schmitz Group (USA), and Monster Energy, where he managed finance operations across multiple Latin American markets.

He specializes in strategic finance, Fractional CFO services, corporate financial leadership, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting and forecasting, business performance management, financial reporting, executive decision support, finance transformation, and organizational growth. His ability to align financial strategy with business objectives enables organizations to improve profitability, strengthen financial governance, and make confident strategic decisions.

Muhammad Waleed Sharif BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting | IFA | IPA

Partner & Director – Finance Advisory & Strategy

Waleed is a finance and business advisory professional with international experience across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, is an ACCA Finalist, and holds professional affiliations with the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

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His experience covers corporate finance, treasury management, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business advisory, accounting advisory, internal audit, management reporting, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and finance transformation.

Throughout his career, he has held positions with Novatex Limited, Mithaq Accounting & Bookkeeping, Devmark Real Estate Brokers LLC, and Binghalib Group of Companies. In his current role, he partners closely with executive leadership to oversee treasury operations, financial performance analysis, finance restructuring, internal controls, business process improvement, management reporting, and strategic finance initiatives while supporting decision-making across the organization.

As Partner & Director – Finance Advisory & Strategy, he leads FinStratCorp's UAE advisory practice, delivering financial consulting, corporate finance solutions, CFO advisory, business performance improvement, cash flow management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning to help businesses scale efficiently and sustainably.

Muhammad Waqas Rajput

Partner & Director – Accounting & Finance Operations

Waqas is an experienced finance professional with more than 10 years of accounting and financial management experience in the United Arab Emirates. His expertise includes accounting advisory, financial reporting, finance operations, compliance, budgeting support, financial controls, reconciliations, and management reporting.

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He began his career with Gargash Enterprises before joining Tobacco Products International as Senior Accountant, where he has played a key role in strengthening accounting operations, improving financial reporting processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting operational excellence.

As Partner & Director – Accounting & Finance Operations, he oversees accounting services, financial reporting, finance operations, accounting process optimization, financial controls, and implementation of best practices. His practical approach ensures clients receive accurate financial information, streamlined accounting processes, and reliable financial management systems that support long-term business success.

Why businesses choose FinStratCorp.

Our leadership team combines executive-level financial expertise with hands-on operational experience, enabling us to deliver practical, results-driven financial solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Whether you require Fractional CFO services, financial advisory, business consulting, corporate finance, accounting advisory, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting & forecasting, internal audit, or finance transformation, FinStratCorp provides the expertise and strategic insight to help your business make informed decisions, improve financial performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

By combining strategic leadership, analytical expertise, and operational excellence, we become a trusted financial partner dedicated to helping businesses build stronger financial foundations and unlock their full growth potential.

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