Fraz Asghar
Regional Director of Finance @ PwC | ACMA
The move
MoveKPMG → PwC
TitleDirector of Finance and Operations, Advisory → Regional Director of Finance
LocationDubai → Dubai
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE12.6
Total experience18.5 years
PwC headcount10,001+ employees
PwC industryProfessional Services
PwC typePrivately Held
Career arc
- Regional Director of FinanceJan 2023 — Present
PwC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Director of Finance and Operations, AdvisoryJan 2020 — Jan 2023
KPMG· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Regional Financial Controller (Middle East Office)Oct 2013 — Jan 2020
McKinsey & Company· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Project Controller (United Kingdom Office)Oct 2007 — Sep 2013
Education
- Aston UniversityMaster of Science (MSc) · Business and Information Technology2006
- University of LeicesterBachelor of Science (BSc) · Computer Science2001 — 2004
Top skills
Business TransformationAnalytical SkillsStrategyKey Performance IndicatorsStrategic Financial ManagementBusiness Process Improvement
About
A senior finance leader with 15+ years’ experience driving financial strategy, performance optimisation, and operational excellence across the Middle East. I have held leadership roles at PwC, KPMG, and McKinsey, leading FP&A, transformation initiatives, multi-country P&L management and end-to-end finance operations for organisations exceeding USD 1bn in annual revenue.My experience spans strategic decision support, budgeting and forecasting, pricing, cost optimisation, M&A integration, and digital finance transformation. I am passionate about building high-performing teams, strengthening data-driven decision-making and partnering with senior leadership to deliver sustainable growth.