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Dr. Zaheer Uddin Farooqi (Ph.D. Economics)
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | +966 591570792 | [email protected]
Economist | Finance Manager | Policy & Feasibility Analyst | Project Evaluator
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Economist and Finance Manager with 15+ years of experience in economic analysis, financial planning & analysis
feasibility studies, strategic planning, and project evaluation across government, infrastructure, and industrial
sectors in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Proven expertise in NPV/IRR-based feasibility analysis, cost-benefit analysis, KPI
development, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and economic policy advisory. Skilled in Power BI, STATA,
E-Views, and SPSS for data-driven decision-making. Strong track record supporting tendering, bid evaluation,
procurement and executive reporting for EPC and contracting projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Economic Policy Analysis & Advisory
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Feasibility Studies (NPV, IRR, Cost-Benefit Analysis)
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E Frameworks)
• Economic Modelling & Forecasting
• KPI Development & Performance Management
• Public Sector Reform & Development Planning
• Tendering, Bid Evaluation & Proposal Development
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Software & Tools: MS Office (Advanced), Power BI, Tableau, STATA, E-Views, SPSS, SAP, ERP Systems, KPI Dashboards
• Analysis: Financial Analysis, Regulatory & Industry Analysis, Variance Analysis, Executive Reporting
• Strategy: Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Market & Competitive Intelligence, Strategy Execution & Tracking
• Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (Fluent), Punjabi (Fluent), Arabic (Professional Working Proficiency)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Financial Manager Jan 2026 – Present
ANE Contracting Company, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Lead financial planning, budgeting and cost-benefit analysis to guide management decisions across contracting and
EPC projects.
• Build management reports, KPI dashboards and BI insights in Excel and Power BI, giving leadership real-time financial
and performance visibility.
• Run financial and variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve project profitability and margin
control.
• Partner with commercial teams on tendering, bid evaluation and proposal development, strengthening the financial
rigor of contract bids.
Assistant Chief / Economist (BS-18) Dec 2024 – Dec 2025
Planning & Evaluation Cell, Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
• Designed financial and economic models (IRR, NPV, cash flow) to assess investment feasibility and business
performance.
• Evaluated project economics across value chains using cost-competitiveness benchmarking.
• Delivered investment appraisal, forecasting and financial advisory support for large-scale development projects.
• Applied econometric techniques to assess the impact of fiscal, monetary, taxation, and public-expenditure policy on
economic and social outcomes.
• Designed and implemented Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, economic forecasting, and investment
appraisal support for development projects.
Strategic Planner Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
Faal Development Company, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
• Supported formulation and execution of corporate and business-unit strategy, incorporating market sizing,
competitor benchmarking, and industry trend analysis.
• Led annual and multi-year business planning cycles, translating strategic priorities into measurable initiatives.
• Developed and monitored KPIs, scorecards, and performance dashboards to track strategic initiatives and business
performance.
• Analyzed performance gaps, risks, and variances, proposing corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Prepared strategy presentations, briefing notes, and decision papers for executive management.
Assistant Chief / Economist (BS-18) Nov 2010 – Jan 2020
Planning & Evaluation Cell, Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
• Designed and implemented M&E frameworks and forecasting models for public development projects exceeding USD
100 million.
• Developed and evaluated project economics across full value chains, applying cost-competitiveness and
benchmarking analysis.
• Designed financial and economic models (IRR, NPV, cash flow) to assess investment feasibility and business
performance.
• Provided sectoral policy advisory services on agriculture, development, and structural-reform matters.
Administration Officer (BS-17) Jul 2009 – Nov 2010
Health Department, Government of the Punjab, Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan
• Managed administrative oversight of school health and nutrition programmes, ensuring sanitation and regulatory
compliance.
• Monitored quality-control procedures for programme delivery and documented outcomes in official records.
• Served as focal person during national Polio campaigns, coordinating outreach with multiple stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Visiting Lecturer (Economics) Nov 2016 – Jan 2020
Government College University Faisalabad
• Delivered undergraduate lectures in economics; supervised student research projects and thesis development.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, receiving positive feedback for communication
and engagement.
Economic Analyst / Advisory Consultant (Off-Site) Nov 2012 – Mar 2015
Shahtaj Sugar Mill, M.B. Din
• Conducted economic research and analysis on market trends, pricing strategy, and industry dynamics.
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