Akbar A. H.
About Akbar A. H.
Akbar A. H. is a Senior Financial Analyst at TELUS, specializing in CTE Strategy, Enablement, and Investment Management in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Akbar A. H. currently holds the position of Senior Financial Analyst - CTE Strategy, Enablement and Investment Management at TELUS in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Current Role at TELUS
In his current role at TELUS, Akbar A. H. focuses on CTE Strategy, Enablement, and Investment Management. He collaborates closely with senior leadership to measure financial progress against strategic and tactical initiatives, driving operational excellence. He also leads the development of financial models to prioritize and reinvest decisions, contributing to significant cost savings for the business unit.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Akbar A. H. has held various positions at TELUS over the years, including Financial Analyst III - Corporate Affairs & Finance (2019-2022), Financial Analyst III - Corporate Real Estate & Sustainability (2015-2019), Resource Manager - National Resource Strategy (2012-2015), Sr. Business Analyst - Global Contact Solutions (2011-2012), and Business Analyst - Consumer Solutions (2007-2011). His roles involved tasks like strategic financial planning, developing resource management processes, and providing deep-dive business analyses to senior executives.
Educational Background
Akbar A. H. has a robust educational background. He completed a Mini MBA Program at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management from 2019 to 2020 and earned a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in Process Improvement / Lean Enterprise from the same institution in 2018. He also holds a CPA, CMA from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), which he earned in 2014. Furthermore, he achieved an Applied Project Management Certificate from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2007 and an MBA in Marketing & Information Technology from Iqra University in 2002.
Expertise in Financial Analysis
Akbar A. H. has demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning throughout his tenure at TELUS. He played a key role in the Strat Check financial planning process, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and operational needs. He has presented deep-dive business analyses and insights to senior executives, influencing key financial decisions and strategic initiatives.