About Us
Ahqenza equips finance leaders to lead with authority through keynote speaking, consulting, and executive training.
We deliver precise, high-impact solutions that drive measurable strategic outcomes and strengthen leadership where it counts.
Who We Are
Ahqenza partners with senior finance leaders to lead, recover and deliver the highest-stakes transformations of their careers.
Founded by Amna Zaidi, a Chartered Accountant and one of the UK’s most trusted voices in finance transformation, Ahqenza brings 20 years of board-level expertise, strategic clarity and a proven record of delivering results that last.
We work exclusively with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior programme sponsors on initiatives where success is non-negotiable.
Our team of specialist consultants is recognised for commercial precision, technical depth and the ability to influence and deliver at the highest level.
Why We Exist
Finance transformation is no longer optional. It is a boardroom imperative. Yet despite heavy investment, many programmes stall, under-deliver or create noise without lasting value.
Our clients are not looking for vendors or templated frameworks. They choose trusted partners who bring strategic clarity, operational credibility and the ability to align stakeholders around outcomes that matter.
Ahqenza brings perspective shaped by lived experience, with a focus on results that endure.
We bring insight from inside the finance function. We understand the pressure, politics and pace that CFOs and senior sponsors face because we have sat in that seat. We know what it takes to lead and land transformation across people, processes, technology and governance with precision and conviction.
We exist because finance deserves a consulting partner who speaks your language, champions your priorities and delivers results that stand up in the boardroom.
“For transformation to succeed, people must succeed. Preparing leaders to think differently is essential for them to lead differently. Change is inevitable in both life and business, but transformation is a deliberate and significant shift—it doesn’t happen by itself.”
~ Amna Zaidi
Purpose that drives performance.
Principles that stand up in the boardroom.
Our Mission
We enable finance leaders to realise their full strategic potential and lead with confidence.
Belief
Finance, when guided by clarity, purpose and courage, becomes a force for performance, resilience and impact.
Focus
We build capability, align stakeholders and deliver change that stands the test of time.
Approach
By simplifying complexity and translating strategy into action, we create transformation that is both measurable and meaningful.
Our Vision
We see a future where finance leads from the front, shaping strategy and driving meaningful outcomes across the business.
Empowerment
Diverse, empowered finance teams are the engine of innovation, equity and sustainable success.
Integration
Finance is no longer a project or an afterthought. It is a core capability embedded in how organisations think, operate and grow.
Impact
Our focus is on creating finance functions that not only deliver numbers but build resilience, influence and long-term value.
Our Values
At Ahqenza our values are not statements on a page. They shape every decision we make, every relationship we build and every outcome we deliver. They define how we work with finance leaders and how we hold ourselves to the highest standard.
Resilience
We see complexity as a challenge to solve, not something to avoid.
When priorities shift, programmes are under pressure or boardroom tensions rise, we bring composure and persistence. We hold the course so our clients can stay focused on what matters most.
Authenticity
We lead with integrity.
Our advice is grounded in reality and shaped by lived experience. Clients trust us because we speak plainly, listen closely and stay true to their purpose as well as our own.
Empowerment
We equip finance leaders to lead from the front.
With strategic assurance, clear challenge and practical support, we enable decisions that are confident, informed and built to last.
Transformation
We believe in change that lasts.
From operating model redesign to leadership alignment, we focus on transformation that creates tangible long-term value for finance teams, organisations and the people behind the numbers.
Our Approach
Our clients choose us for our mix of strategic vision, operational depth and practical delivery. At Ahqenza we bring sharp thinking, steady composure and trusted partnership to every engagement.
When you work with us, you can expect a relationship that is:
Professional & Authentic
We lead with integrity and act with intent. Our advice is grounded, our delivery is disciplined, and our purpose is clear.
Clear & Considered
We don’t speak in jargon. We simplify the complex, communicate in plain English and focus on outcomes that matter.
Bold & Reliable
We step forward when others hesitate. We remain steady under pressure and bring momentum when it’s needed most.
We are not here to take over. We are here to help you move forward.
As a sounding board, strategic guide or critical friend, we work alongside you to achieve success with clarity and confidence.
Meet Our Founder – Amna Zaidi
FCA CMgr MCMI
Amna Zaidi is the founder of Ahqenza and a recognised authority in finance transformation. With more than 20 years of experience at major institutions including NatWest, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds, she brings a rare combination of technical depth, commercial insight and strategic leadership.
Her career spans board-level advisory roles, multi-million-pound transformations and end-to-end operational change. Known for her clarity and credibility, Amna delivers results in the most complex, high-stakes environments.
Today she leads a team of senior professionals who share her commitment to purposeful, high-impact consulting and to raising the standard of what finance transformation should achieve.
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Ready to Redefine What Finance Can Achieve?
Whether you are planning a transformation or already in motion, Ahqenza is your partner for clarity and momentum. From strategic assurance to practical guidance, we help you move forward with precision and confidence.
Book a consultation to explore how we can help you lead transformation that delivers and endures.
