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Sameer
Ghorsane

Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis across UAE and South Asia

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CA (ICAI)
Dubai, UAE
Sameer Ghorsane – CA & FP&A Specialist
SG

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About Me

Sameer Ghorsane
SG

Finance. Strategy. Precision.

I am a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and FP&A professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and management reporting.

Currently serving as FP&A-Assistant Manager at TASC Outsourcing, supporting monthly management reporting, budgeting, rolling forecasts, and performance analysis for management decision-making. My work focuses on financial analysis, reporting, and business partnering — translating complex data into clear insights for finance and business stakeholders. My experience includes financial modelling, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and cross-functional support.

Beyond my corporate role, I am the founder of Sagari Solution, an independent practice supporting SMEs with accounting, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services.

FP&A
Financial Modelling
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cost Optimisation

Professional Journey

Work Experience

TASC Outsourcing

Dubai, UAE

Current May 2024 – Present

FP&A Assistant Manager

  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across business units, including variance analysis and management commentary for leadership review.
  • Developed dynamic financial models in Excel/VBA to improve the efficiency, structure, and consistency of budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packs, including KPI dashboards and P&L analysis, for leadership review.
  • Collaborate with business partners on cost-optimisation initiatives, and support the identification of savings opportunities across functions.
  • Built Power BI dashboards to improve visibility over headcount, revenue, and margin performance across business areas.
FP&AFinancial Modelling Power BIBudgetingManagement Reporting

Mero Job Limited

Kathmandu, Nepal

Feb 2022 – Mar 2024

Business Intelligence (FP&A)

  • Developed budgeting and forecasting models that improved forecast accuracy by 10%, supporting long-term business expansion planning.
  • Executed cost-saving initiatives reducing operational expenses by 10% in the first year through structured variance analysis and stakeholder engagement.
  • Utilised Power BI tools to provide actionable financial insights, delivering periodic financial performance updates to the leadership team.
  • Executed competitor analysis and contributed to the formulation of innovative business strategies aligned with market conditions.
FP&ABudgeting BI ToolsForecastingCost Optimisation

Ernst & Young (EY)

Gurgaon, India

Dec 2017 – Jan 2021

Senior Consultant – Risk Advisory

  • Automated financial modelling processes, increasing financial reporting efficiency by 40% through structured model redesign and VBA automation.
  • Executed in-depth variance analysis to pinpoint cost drivers and operational inefficiencies, resulting in a measurable decrease in monthly expenses.
  • Collaborated with diverse business units to gather and analyse financial data, providing insights into KPIs and performance trends for senior stakeholders.
  • Led a financial reporting team, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and reporting efficiency across engagement workstreams.
Risk AdvisoryFinancial Modelling Variance AnalysisVBA AutomationKPI Reporting

Ravi Rajan & Co

New Delhi, India

Oct 2014 – Dec 2017

Audit Associate – Internal Audit

  • Developed and executed audit plans and checklists across FMCG, real estate, and financial services sectors during ICAI articleship.
  • Executed financial statement audits, internal audits, and special investigations ensuring compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and IFRS/IND-AS.
  • Identified critical improvement areas to save cost and mitigate revenue loss, producing audit reports and presenting findings to management.
  • Devised and implemented innovative internal control systems to strengthen governance frameworks across client engagements.
Internal AuditIFRS / IND-AS Tax AdvisoryWorking CapitalCompliance

Core Competencies

Skills & Expertise

FP&A & Budgeting

End-to-end financial planning, budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and actionable management commentary for C-suite stakeholders.

Financial Modelling

Advanced Excel/VBA, DCF, three-statement models, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and dynamic dashboards for decision support.

Business Intelligence

Power BI and SAC dashboards, KPI framework design, real-time reporting, and data visualisation enabling data-driven leadership decisions.

Management Reporting

Monthly/quarterly management accounts, Board pack preparation, P&L analysis, working capital reporting, and cash flow management.

ERP & Systems

SAP proficiency. Process automation, ERP optimisation, and financial close cycle improvement.

Strategic Business Partnering

Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, CFO advisory support.

Tools & Technologies

Excel / VBA Power BI Power Query SAP SAC Dashboards Microsoft 365 Python

Impact by Numbers

Key Achievements

0
plus

Years of FP&A Experience

0
%

Forecast Accuracy Achieved

SAC
Dashboards

Monthly Reporting

0
%

Monthly Close Cycle Reduced

0
Cost Centres

Across 5 Divisions

0
Board Reports

Delivered/Year

Reduced monthly close cycle from 14 working days to 8 working days by automating consolidation templates across 3 GCC entities

Delivered 12 Board-ready management reports annually with 95% forecast accuracy — reporting directly to CFO

Managed FP&A across UAE, KSA & GCC on SAP with SAC dashboard reporting — covering 8 cost centres across 5 business divisions

Credentials

Education & Certifications

Education

2009–2014

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

India's most prestigious professional accounting qualification. Comprehensive training in audit, taxation, financial reporting, corporate law, and strategic financial management.

ICAI Qualified
2013–2016

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Specialisation in Accounting, Financial Management, Economics, and Business Law. Foundation for CA articleship and professional career.

Certifications

Digital Age - Transformational Leadership

Issued by Ernst and Young (EY) - 2019

Analytics - Data Platform

Issued by Ernst and Young (EY) - 2020

Advanced Excel & Financial Modelling

Professional Certification · VBA, Dynamic Models & Dashboards

Beyond the Spreadsheet

Interests & Pursuits

Financial Markets & Macro Research

Tracking global equity, fixed income, and FX markets. Regular reader of Bloomberg, FT, and Economist.

Mentoring Aspiring CAs

Guiding CA students through articleship, exams, and early career transitions — giving back to the profession.

Business & Strategy Reading

Avid reader of business strategy, leadership, and behavioural economics literature — applying insights to finance practice.

Travel & Cross-Cultural Exposure

Lived and worked across UAE and South Asia — bringing a multicultural perspective to financial consulting and client advisory.

Let's Connect

Get In Touch

Open to new FP&A opportunities and professional connections

WhatsApp (UAE)

+971 50 626 7012

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+971 50 626 7012
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