Ahsanul Huq

FCCA, BBA

Commercially astute and strategic FCCA-qualified finance leader with 15+ years' experience across property development, energy, and logistics sectors. Proven track record in leading high-performing finance teams, delivering board-level reporting, and supporting multi-million-pound developments and JV structures.

📧 [email protected]
📱 +44 796 9960 862
📍 Loughton, Essex
💼 LinkedIn: ahuq

Professional Experience

Finance Manager
Aitch Group
Jan 2023 - Current
Leading finance operations for a successful property development and construction business specializing in PBSA developments across inner London.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Consolidate comprehensive management accounts, including income statements, cash flow, balance sheets, KPIs, and variance analysis
  • Provide strategic input in decision-making and prepare annual group forecasts with quarterly reviews
  • Manage joint venture interests, profit shares, loan balances, and cash calls for multi-million-pound developments
  • Ensure covenant compliance for loans exceeding £100 million across various SPVs
  • Led finance team through reduced staffing period, improving efficiency and contributing to significant cost savings
  • Developed advanced MRI Qube reports and custom Excel templates to improve data utilization
  • Streamlined CIS processes and centralized core financial data for better governance
Finance Manager
Stolthaven Dagenham Ltd
June 2022 - Dec 2022
Managed all finance and accounting functions for a marine terminal, transport and liquid storage facility with operations across multiple continents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintained ledger & reconciliations in Oracle HFM & Excel with offshore service team liaison
  • Prepared monthly profit positions and quarterly balance sheets with comprehensive commentary
  • Managed payroll for 60+ staff, pension administration, and related accounting submissions
  • Handled VAT return preparation, submission, and HMRC query resolution
  • Maintained fixed asset register and prepared monthly capex reports
Financial Controller
MA Energy Limited
Feb 2012 - May 2022
Led financial operations for a licensed electricity supply business serving commercial/non-domestic UK SMEs.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully implemented Xero, migrating all financial data and streamlining operations
  • Led design and development of in-house energy billing system tailored to business needs
  • Developed automated energy data flow process delivering annual savings of over £150k
  • Secured direct debit solution and invoice financing facility, significantly improving cash flow
  • Managed finance teams and provided strategic pricing and contract guidance
Accountant
RK Taxation Services
Nov 2007 - Feb 2012
Provided comprehensive accounting and tax advisory services for diverse client portfolio including self-employed individuals, limited companies, and partnerships.

Skills & Expertise

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Expert in preparing comprehensive financial accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project appraisals. Skilled in feasibility studies and variance analysis.

Group Consolidation

Extensive experience in consolidating complex group structures, managing inter-company transactions, reconciliations, and SPV accounting.

Joint Venture Accounting

Specialized in JV accounting, investment valuation, profit calculations, and comprehensive JV reporting and audit support.

Tax Management

Comprehensive handling of VAT, PAYE, CIS, Corporation Tax, and complex tax matters. Experienced in HMRC liaison and regulatory compliance.

Systems & Technology

Advanced Excel user with VBA and macro expertise. Proficient in Xero, Sage, CaseWare, MRI Qube, Oracle EPM, ARGUS Developer, and various specialized financial systems.

Leadership & Management

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance teams, drive performance improvements, and provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders.

Education & Qualifications

FCCA - Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK

2013

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

Accounting Specialization
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2002