Zuhairi Rahman — CEO

I’m a regional CFO with a Big 4 finance and commercial business background. Over my career, I’ve had the privilege of living and working in Singapore, London, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur, with stints in both advisory (PwC) and a range of industry settings (including Uniqlo, Olam and Aspire Lifestyles). I am good at building teams, developing talent, supporting business growth, and solving commercial challenges that go beyond routine reporting. I help motivated teams develop and take ownership, whether in a fast-growing brand or in a mature market. My experience includes everything from FP&A, M&A, treasury management, controllership and commercial pricing to rolling out new business planning frameworks across multiple countries. I like keeping my posts open and practical—anything from project management tips to what makes a team stand out, a shoutout for a great hire, or sharing lessons learned. I’m always happy to talk shop about financial strategy, best practice, building resilient teams or maybe just sports! Specialties: Financial planning & analysis, modeling, M&A, forecasting, market analysis, industry analysis, working capital management, controllership, legal reviews, managing internal & external audits

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic financial leader with extensive experience in B2B financial services and advisory.

Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Experience: 18 yrs 1 mo

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis
Strategic Leadership
Financial Management
Contract Negotiation
Business Management
Advisory Services
Financial Auditing

Career Highlights

Extensive experience across multiple regions and industries.
Proven track record in financial leadership and strategic initiatives.
Expertise in building resilient teams and driving business growth.

Work Experience

Aspire Lifestyles

Chief Financial Officer (3 yrs 7 mos)

Regional Head of Finance, APAC (+ Japan) (2 yrs 8 mos)

Olam

Financial Controller, Product Finance (1 yr 2 mos)

International SOS

Financial Controller (9 mos)

Fast Retailing

Senior Manager, Global Business Management Advisory (1 yr 4 mos)

UNIQLO Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Head of Finance (2 yrs 2 mos)

Fast Retailing

Executive, Corporate Planning (9 mos)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, UK

Manager, Advisory - Transactions Services (2 yrs 11 mos)

Manager, Advisory - Transactions Services (1 mo)

Senior Associate, Advisory - Transactions (2 yrs 9 mos)

Education

Masters in Finance at London Business School

Islamic Finance Qualification at Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

B.Acc at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

A' levels at National Junior College

Zuhairi Rahman

CEO

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore18 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Extensive experience across multiple regions and industries.
Proven track record in financial leadership and strategic initiatives.
Expertise in building resilient teams and driving business growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic financial leader with extensive experience in B2B financial services and advisory.

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Skills

Core Skills

Financial Planning & AnalysisStrategic LeadershipFinancial ManagementContract NegotiationBusiness ManagementAdvisory ServicesFinancial Auditing

Other Skills

Strategic Business InitiativesContract ManagementFinancial StatementsExecutive TeamExecutive ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCash FlowStrategic PartnershipsVendor SourcingStrategic InitiativesStrategic BusinessProject ManagementPaymentsAccountingStrategic Thinking

About

Experience

18 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Aspire lifestyles

2 roles

Chief Financial Officer

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

CFO for Asia-Pacific, Middle-East & Africa for the world's largest concierge services company. In addition to leading the finance function for this region, I am also in charge of the commercial desk (pricing) function with experience in successfully pricing and closing large deals.

Strategic Business InitiativesContract ManagementFinancial StatementsStrategic LeadershipExecutive TeamExecutive Management+13

Regional Head of Finance, APAC (+ Japan)

Feb 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

APAC CFO for the world leader in loyalty solutions and B2B concierge services company, Aspire Lifestyles, part of the International SOS Group. I lead the finance and pricing function across 10 countries in APAC.

Strategic Business InitiativesFinancial StatementsStrategic LeadershipExecutive TeamInterpersonal SkillsCash Flow+8

Olam

Financial Controller, Product Finance

Dec 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Singapore

Financial controller (Finance General Manager) for Olam's global Coffee business (Plantations, Soluble Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Supply Chain & Trading)

Managerial FinanceFinancial StatementsStrategic LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCash FlowStrategic Partnerships+5

International sos

Financial Controller

Feb 2018 – Nov 2018 · 9 mos · Singapore

Financial controller for the Singapore & Malaysia business of Aspire Lifestyles, a division of International SOS. Oversee financial matters as well as act as commercial desk for contract pricing and negotiations.

Managerial FinanceContract ManagementFinancial StatementsStrategic LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCash Flow+6

Fast retailing

Senior Manager, Global Business Management Advisory

Sep 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · Tokyo, Japan

Assigned back to Fast Retailing global headquarters to join in-house business management advisory Manage and execute internal consulting and audit projects on a global scale.

Managerial FinanceStrategic Business InitiativesFinancial StatementsStrategic LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCash Flow+6

Uniqlo malaysia sdn bhd

Head of Finance

Jun 2014 – Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Long-term assignee from Fast Retailing's Global HQ in Japan to manage and supervise financial matters of the UNIQLO Malaysia business.
In addition to my responsibilities for corporate planning matters for the UNIQLO business in Singapore and Malaysia, I also oversee the HQ function for UNIQLO Malaysia.

Managerial FinanceStrategic Business InitiativesContract ManagementFinancial StatementsStrategic LeadershipExecutive Team+14

Fast retailing

Executive, Corporate Planning

Sep 2013 – Jun 2014 · 9 mos · Tokyo, Japan

Candidate within Fast Retailing's Global Leadership Program, a fast-track executive leadership program specifically designed to accelerate the individual's career toward P&L ownership or functional leadership by partnering with top executives for in-depth learning experiences, career rotations and global breadth over a 2-3 year period.
Currently serving as an executive in the Corporate planning team within Fast Retailing's corporate management and control department at the Group's Tokyo headquarters.

Cash Flow

Pricewaterhousecoopers llp, uk

3 roles

Manager, Advisory - Transactions Services

Sep 2010 – Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Manager at PwC UK based in London in the Advisory - Transactions Services department.

Interpersonal SkillsAuditingExternal AuditsAccountingDelivery Of ProjectsAdvisory Services+1

Manager, Advisory - Transactions Services

Jul 2010 – Aug 2010 · 1 mo

Served multiple Private Equity houses and strategic investors in M&A due diligence services.
Conducted detailed strategic and financial analyses, prepared and participated in client presentations, supervised subordinates
Analyzed financial results of target companies through review of accounting records and interviews with top management. Examined historical trends and discussed significant fluctuations
Assisted in identifying issues for purchase price reductions, deal restructuring, or deal termination
Assessed viability and rigour of target companies’ financial projections and annual budgets
Identified post-acquisition steps to achieve anticipated earnings/cash flow improvements.

Interpersonal SkillsAuditingExternal AuditsAccountingDelivery Of ProjectsAdvisory Services+1

Senior Associate, Advisory - Transactions

Sep 2007 – Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Extensively involved in a number of cross-border deals and other assignments in various industries
Supported clients in M&A activities such as due diligence reviews and completion reviews, spanning across industries such as retail & distribution, manufacturing, oil & gas etc.
Representative cross-border projects across major South-east Asian countries

AuditingExternal AuditsAdvisory ServicesFinancial Auditing