Naveed Mukhtar

I am an ACMA-qualified finance leader with over 15 years’ experience across healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. I specialise in commercial finance, pricing strategy, FP&A, and cost optimisation, with a proven track record of driving profitability, leading high-value projects, and transforming finance functions into strategic business partners. Having delivered EBIT growth and commercial success across multinational organisations.

I am now seeking to bring my expertise to senior finance leadership roles in the Middle East private sector, particularly within healthcare and manufacturing industries.

Over 15 years in finance leadership roles spanning healthcare, consumer goods, and manufacturing. Currently Deputy Head of Finance & Commercial at a major UK healthcare network, leading financial strategy, cost-per-test benchmarking, contract negotiations, and private sector service development. Previously Commercial Finance Manager at Techtronic Industries, overseeing a $0.5B EMEA portfolio and driving EBIT growth, and Commercial Finance Manager at Stanley Black & Decker, leading pricing optimisation, commercial reporting, and strategic analysis across EMEA. Early career includes pricing, analysis, and commercial finance roles across healthcare, telecoms, industrial, and public sector organisations, with international exposure in Saudi Arabia. includes pricing, analysis, and commercial finance roles across telecoms, industrial, and public sector organisations, with international exposure in Saudi Arabia.

My education in Accounting & Finance, complemented by my ACMA qualification, laid the foundation for my career by equipping me with strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and financial modelling expertise. This academic grounding has been critical in enabling me to interpret complex data, drive cost-efficiency initiatives such as cost-per-test benchmarking, and deliver strategic financial insights that support business growth and decision-making.