Muhammad Suhail
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis @Think Research
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis @Think Research
Toronto, ON, CA
Report directly to the CFO, leading the FP & A function and driving quarterly budgets and reforecasts for portfolio companies across multiple geographies by partnering with business and functional heads; translating business strategy and operational inputs into financial outcomes, improving forecast accuracy, resource allocation, and financial stability• Transformed the long-range plan into a dynamic, integrated driver-based financial model, streamlining forecasting and strengthening capital, liquidity, and working capital planning while enhancing stakeholder alignment and usability• Deliver profitability insights to senior management by allocating costs across business units and products, and segregating headquarters expenses to reveal true unit economics• Present monthly management reporting and variance analysis across business units, departments, and products, equipping leadership with insights that strengthen financial discipline and improve forecast reliability• Report on key SaaS metrics, aligning forecasting with the 13-week cash model to ensure consistency across liquidity planning and strategic decision support• Collaborate with product heads to build launch projections and establish customer pricing strategies aligned with target margins and delivery costs• Partner with the C-suite on cost optimization initiatives, delivering C$5+ million in realized savings through cost structure analysis, embedding strategies into forecasts, and driving data-driven executive decisions• Advise the CFO on capital structure management, negotiated a new ARR-based credit facility with improved terms and pricing and securing a C$2 million expansion• Lead M&A execution, including the C$25 million acquisition of Think Research by a PE firm—managing financial modeling, CIM preparation, data room oversight, and due diligence—and support non-core divestitures totaling C$15 million+, ensuring value-maximized and strategically aligned outcomes
EDUCATION
Oxford Brookes University
B. Sc. (Hons.), Applied Accounting
International School of Choueifat- Lahore (ISC- Lahore)
General Certificate of Education - CIE, Business Studies, Economics, Sciences
ACCA
ACCA, Accounting and Finance
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Higher Diploma in Accounting, Accounting
CFA Institute
CFA Program, Investment Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MUHAMMAD SUHAIL
Finance leader with deep expertise in FP & A, corporate development, and M&A across high-growth, PE-backed, and multinational environments. Currently leading the FP & A function at Think Research Corporation, where I transformed forecasting and long-range planning processes, aligned cash and liquidity planning, and partnered with executives on cost initiatives delivering C$5+ million in savings.My experience spans more than US$100 million in transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and equity raises across healthcare, energy, and education sectors. Earlier roles at Arowana & Co. and Synergistic Financial Advisors provided extensive exposure to deal execution, valuations, restructuring, and investor relations.I am recognized for translating complex financials into clear, actionable insights, building stakeholder confidence, and driving value creation in fast-paced environments. I bring a unique blend of technical depth, strategic advisory, and leadership to help organizations optimize performance and achieve their growth objectives.
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