Hasan Kazmi
Strategic Finance Executive ➙ Budgeting, Forecasting & SOX Compliance | Enabling Growth Through Operational Excellence
- Role
- Controller Ii at Tyson Foods
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hasan Kazmi
With extensive experience in corporate finance leadership, multi-site operations, and strategic financial planning, I am passionate about delivering operational excellence, optimizing profitability, and enabling data-driven decision-making that drives sustainable growth. Specialties Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) Cost Accounting & Profitability Optimization SOX Compliance & Risk Mitigation Budgeting, Forecasting & P&L Oversight Multi-Site & Plant Operations Leadership Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Financial Reporting & Executive Dashboards Process Improvement & Workflow Automation High-Performing Team DevelopmentThroughout my career, I’ve earned a reputation for transforming finance functions into strategic business partners, delivering actionable insights, and driving operational improvements that unlock performance, reduce costs, and enhance profitability. Key Strengths √ Financial Strategy & Operational Excellence: I lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives that align financial goals with business priorities. My leadership has consistently improved efficiency and delivered measurable cost savings across Fortune 100 and high-growth organizations.√ Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: By partnering with plant leadership, corporate finance, and operational teams, I bridge strategy with execution—streamlining workflows, improving accountability, and driving enterprise-wide results.√ Risk Management & Compliance Expertise: Skilled in implementing SOX-compliant controls and conducting compliance audits, I protect organizational integrity while ensuring regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.√ Data-Driven Decision Enablement: From revamping reporting systems to launching executive scorecards, I provide executives with the insights needed to make faster, smarter, and more profitable decisions.What You Can Expect from Me: Proven ability to optimize financial systems and processes for lasting impact A track record of delivering actionable insights that fuel growth and profitability Strategic leadership that balances risk management with innovation A collaborative, results-oriented executive who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments A deep commitment to operational excellence, financial integrity, and organizational growthLet’s Connect!
Experience
Controller Ii
May 2024 — Present · US
In this role, I maintain and optimize plant cost accounting and financial analysis systems to support strategic decision-making and operational control. As part of my responsibilities, I produce timely financial reports and forecasts for internal stakeholders and external partners, enabling informed business planning. Here, I cultivate strong cross-functional relationships with corporate finance and plant leadership to ensure financial goals are aligned with overall business priorities. During my tenure, I deliver actionable financial analysis to plant operations, supporting data-driven decisions and continuous performance improvement. Additionally, I introduce and monitor SOX controls and conduct compliance audits to mitigate financial risk and maintain regulatory adherence.A small selection of my achievements includes:• Earned praise across the company for steering and completing a mission-critical project involving profit and loss reporting and executive score card launch.• Directed plant performance reporting, inventory oversight, and cost savings initiatives, contributing to operational improvements.• Led the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and weekly/monthly forecasts, while aligning financial targets with operational strategies.• Revamped production and maintenance reporting systems that optimized data accuracy and timeliness of daily/weekly performance metrics as well as expense tracking, leading toward a reduction in unnecessary spending.• Recruited, developed, and retained high-performing accounting and finance talent, building a team equipped to support evolving plant and corporate needs.
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