Suhaib Akhtar
About Suhaib Akhtar
Suhaib Akhtar is a Senior Commercial Finance Manager at MVF, recognized as the 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including BNP Paribas and Barclays, and holds a BSc (Hons) in Accounting with Management from the University of Westminster.
Work at MVF
Suhaib Akhtar currently serves as the Senior Commercial Finance Manager at MVF, a company recognized as 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's financial strategies and operations for two years. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior FP&A Business Partner at MVF from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on financial planning and analysis.
Previous Employment History
Before joining MVF, Suhaib Akhtar held several finance-related positions. He worked at Virgin Media Business as a Finance Business Partner from 2019 to 2021, and at Barclays in various roles, including Business Manager for six months in 2019 and Wealth Planning Manager from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Balance Sheet Business Partner at Barclays Wealth Management from 2015 to 2017. His earlier experience includes a role as Performance Management Reporting Manager at BNP Paribas Securities Services in 2018 and as a Finance Analyst at Ford Motor Company from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Suhaib Akhtar studied at the University of Westminster, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Accounting with Management from 2010 to 2013. He possesses expertise in finance and reporting software, including Qlikview and Essbase. His skills also encompass strong project management capabilities, demonstrated by his ability to manage planning cycles from inception to completion.
Skills and Competencies
Suhaib Akhtar has developed exceptional negotiation skills, which facilitate the formation of positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. He is known for his ability to work effectively under pressure, consistently meeting targets within strict time constraints. His diverse experience across various finance roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.