Sarmad Raja

Sarmad Shehroz Raja 📧 Email:-| 📞 Phone: - 📍 Location: Rawalpindi, Pakistan | 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarmad-raja-a0547a240 --Professional Summary Accomplished Finance & Project Management Professional with 5+ years of experience in financial operations, construction project management, and HR leadership. Proven expertise in budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, procurement, and compliance. Adept at managing multimillion-dollar construction projects, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in process automation, risk management, and strategic planning to drive business growth. Key Achievements: ✔ Optimized financial forecasting, reducing project costs by 15% through strategic budgeting. ✔ Led on-site construction projects, enhancing material efficiency and reducing waste by 20%. ✔ Spearheaded corporate travel cost reduction, achieving up to 18% savings through vendor negotiations. ✔ Implemented HR policies that increased employee retention by 25%. --Professional Experience Finance & Construction Project Manager (Self-Employed) 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan | 🗓 02/2018 – Present Led end-to-end financial management, including budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Designed and executed high-end interior & exterior prototypes for commercial and residential projects. Managed procurement, vendor negotiations, and contract administration to optimize project efficiency. Implemented cost-control strategies, reducing construction expenses by 20% while maintaining quality. Travel Manager (Asap Tickets – Remote) 📍 Remote | 🗓 10/2024 – 02/2025 Developed and enforced corporate travel policies, reducing expenses by 18% through vendor negotiations. Managed travel risk assessments, ensuring compliance with global travel safety regulations. Provided real-time travel support, improving employee experience and productivity. Finance & Operations Manager (King Contractors) 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan | 🗓 03/2019 – 07/2020 Directed financial operations, including expense tracking, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Oversaw construction material procurement, reducing waste and optimizing inventory by 20%. Managed contractor payment processing, cost forecasting, and compliance audits. HR & Finance Manager (Bhaya Foods) 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan | 🗓 09/2017 – 02/2019 Led HR strategy, recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management. Developed and implemented HR policies, increasing compliance and efficiency. Automated payroll systems, reducing payroll errors by 30%. Finance & Admin Manager (Master Fit) 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan | 🗓 01/2015 – 07/2017 Managed financial planning, tax compliance, and budgeting, improving annual forecasting accuracy. Implemented cost-cutting strategies, increasing profitability by 10%. Led financial risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance and cash flow stability. --Education 🎓 Master’s in Commerce (M.Com) – University of Central Punjab (UCP) (2016) 🎓 Bachelor’s in Commerce (B.Com) – University of Punjab (2014) 🎓 Intermediate in Commerce (I.COM) – Punjab College of Commerce (2010) 🎓 Matriculation (SSC – Biology) – Fauji Foundation Model School (2008) --Key Skills Financial Management & Accounting ✔ Budgeting & Forecasting | Cost Control | Financial Analysis | Tax Compliance | Cash Flow Management | Profit & Loss (P&L) Analysis Construction & Project Management ✔ Procurement & Vendor Negotiation | Site Supervision | Quality Assurance | Inventory Control | Contract Administration HR & Business Operations ✔ Payroll Management | Talent Acquisition | Performance Management | Compliance & Labor Laws | Employee Retention Strategies Technology & Software Proficiency ✔ Microsoft Excel | QuickBooks | ERP Systems | SAP | CRM Software | Data Analytics Soft Skills ✔ Leadership | Strategic Thinking | Communication | Problem-Solving | Negotiation --Certifications & Professional Development 🎖 Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) – Level 1 (If applicable, or replace with any relevant certification) 🎖 Project Management Certification (PMP) (If applicable, or replace with relevant training) 🎖 Advanced Excel & Financial Modeling Training --Languages 🇬🇧 English: Fluent | 🇵🇰 Urdu: Native | 🇮🇳 Hindi: Fluent | 🇵🇰 Punjabi: Fluent --Interests & Extracurricular Activities 🏇 Horse Riding – Passionate about equestrian sports. 📖 Reading & Research – Focused on business strategy, finance, and technology trends.