FP&A Professionals Institute

At FP&A Professionals Institute our mission is to help 1 million professionals upskill in Finance and FP&A. And we do that through books, webinars, workshops, courses and certifications.

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Founder

Udemy

Udemy Instructor

Coursera

I lead the FP&A function for India and APAC at Coursera for Consumer, Enterprise and Degrees.

FP&A Lead APAC and India

topmate.io

FP&A Mentor

Great Learning

Senior Manager  FP&A

Pfizer

Driving business performance by creating and tracking budgets, analyzing performance of Upjohn's (a Pfizer department) manufacturing plants, Supply Chain, HR, IT, Finance and Procurement departments.

FP&A Consultant

Masani & Associates

Managed Audit, GST and Income tax compliance for 50+SME businesses and  200+ Individual clients.

Audit and Tax Consultant

Citi

Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of Expenses for Cit's Credit Cards including Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Outlooks, monthly Flash updates, closely tracking and commenting on actual v/s plan and forecast (managing a cost base of ~$1Bn).

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Worked as part of a diverse team, including regional, country, product finance and business owners. Responsible for budgeting and forecasting including Annual Operating Plan, Quarterly Outlooks, monthly Flash updates, closely tracking and commenting on actual v/s plan and forecast for Citi's Retail Bank department. Worked on projects like Customer segmentation, Growth room, War Room and Expense Optimization.

Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Responsible for planning, executing and concluding statutory and tax audits within specific deadlines for listed companies like ITD Cementation, Gammon India, India bulls Real Estate, and Bharat Hotels.Worked with other clients like Hiranandani Hospital, Toyo Engineering (Engineering and Consultancy), Van Oord and Boskalis (Dredging), Celebi Nas (Airport Ground Handling Services), Peri and Lords India (Manufacturing). Conducted Quarterly Limited reviews, Due diligence and certification work for several of the above clients. Collaborated closely with finance directors, CFO’s and audit committee members of several of the above clients. Was awarded an up-gradation from Intern to Executive before completion of the internship period (3yrs), after clearing CA final exams at the age of 22.

Audit Executive

Reporting to the Audit Managers. Evaluation ,Performing Test of Controls and Reporting on Internal control systems. Planning and Risk Identification while performing Audits.Compliance and Reporting as per the requirements of Financial Reporting Frameworks.Review of Corporate Governance Report and other Secretarial records.Preparation & Presentation of Overall Analysis & Review of the Income Statement & Balance-sheet.Audit of Financial Statements - B/s, P&L, Cash Flows and Notes to accounts. Performing Tax Audits as per The Income Tax Act. Preparing and issuing  Audit Report upon conclusion of audit of Financial Statements.

Audit Intern

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Hi, I’m Asif, a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professional and an entrepreneur from heart.

I have 12+ years of experience in Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Audit and Tax. I have worked with organizations like EY, Citi and Pfizer.

Professionally my interests lie in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and in my current role with Coursera, I'm responsible for Planning. Budgeting and Forecasting for India and APAC. 

In my previous FP&A roles at Citi, Pfizer and Great Learning I partnered with  finance and business leaders on various projects.

Before Citi, I worked with EY as an Audit Executive. I was responsible for planning, executing and concluding audits for listed companies.

This unique blend of experiences in FP&A and Audit, has allowed me to develop an holistic understanding of how businesses function.

Core expertise :
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budgeting
Financial Planning
Financial Forecasting
People Management
Management Reporting
Finance Business Partnering
Auditing
Taxation
Content Creation

To have a quick chat you can call me on +91 8097379663 or email me at asif.masani@gmail.com

Asif Masani

Bhavesh Jain

StarAgile

Global Enterprise Director

RevOps Co-op

Member

indipaisa

• Defining and developing vision, product strategy, roadmap planning, requirements definition, and managing end-to-end Product-Development Lifecycle management. 
• Work closely with designers for UI/UX, run beta and pilot programs A/B with early-stage products/MVP. 
• Active stakeholder management. Manage and own commercial arrangements & strategic alliances with partners. 
• GTM strategies by defining market strategies, value proposition, pricing strategies & success metrics.
• Define & develop the product initiatives for individual segments. Creating User Stories, prioritizing EPICs, and responsible for feature planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle including customer journeys, User personas, etc.
• Ensure cross-functionality with divisions like sales, technology partners, customer insights, in-house Technology, COE, marketing, legal, and operations to drive the timely launch of products/features.
• Enabling on-time project completion within stipulated timeline, schedule & budget. Drive the process as the customer advocate
• Storyboarding & ideating proposals and presentations to receive management buy-in.

Assistant Vice President

Unacademy

• Developed strategies to promote team member adherence to company protocols and performance goals.
• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, Encourage creativity and risk-taking.
• Discover Training needs, Provide Coaching, Delegate tasks, Set deadlines, and Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Generated comprehensive detailed analytical reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines.
• Collaborating and providing support to other functional teams for achieving the company’s objectives.
• Lead strategic planning and business goal discussions with Management and other key stakeholders through the monthly cycle; Responsible for Revenue forecast through proactive tracking of business metrics.
• Setting up base processes & fundamental operations for the sales function. Monitoring sales plan execution and response thereof.
 • Responsible for inking strategic annual business commitment > USD 1Million+

Manager, Sales

ClearTax India

Core Team Member-Enterprise Business

• 	Lead Business Development, Go-to-market, Strategic Account Management, Partner Management, Business & Sales Strategy, Contracting and Proposal Management, Revenue Operations.
• 	Leverage data and analytics to deliver strong sales efficiencies, monitor and generate consumer insights.
• 	Generate comprehensive detailed analytical reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines.
• 	Develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company protocols and performance goals.
•	Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, Encourage creativity and risk taking.
•	Discover training needs, provide coaching, Delegate tasks, set deadlines, Oversee day-to-day operation.
•	Develop and execute Business Strategy for Market Place Consumer division in India.

- Tax Filing for Consumers (Cleartax.com)
- IT & TDS software suite for CAs (Taxcloud, ClearTDS)
- Tax saving and wealth instruments (Save by ClearTax)
- Financial Marketplace for CA/CS & Legal services

Business Head, Growth and Monetization - Tax & Legal Compliance Business at ClearTax 

Simplilearn

•	Developed strategies to promote team member adherence to company protocols and performance goals.
•	Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, Encourage creativity and risk taking.
•	Discover Training needs, Provide Coaching, Delegate tasks, Set deadlines, Oversee day-to-day operation.
•	Generated comprehensive detailed analytical reports about team performance, mission-related objectives, and deadlines.
•	Developed and executed the Sales & Business Development strategy for Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Markets.
•	Cost efficient Customer / Corporate Client Acquisitions across Overseas Market.
•	Managing and executing various Marketing initiatives like Search (SEM & SEO), E-mail Marketing, Social Media, Display, Collaborative & Partner, and ATL & BTL Activities.
•	Driving Global Tie-ups & Partnerships for expanding the Overseas Market for Simplilearn.
•	Delivery Management: Trainer Management & ensuring consistent training delivery across Overseas Market.
•	Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Creating communities of happy and satisfied individual Customers as well as  Corporate Clients for Simplilearn across Overseas Market.
•	Collaborating and providing support to other functional teams for achieving company’s objectives.
•	Owning all Marketing Strategies & Operations for Overseas Market, including: Building the marketing plan based on consumer & competitive insights.
•	Setting-up base processes & fundamental operations for function. Monitoring marketing plan execution and response thereof.
•	Leveraging data and analytics to deliver strong marketing efficiencies, monitoring and generating consumer insights.

Associate Business Manager - APAC, MEA & Europe

* Lead Business Development, Go-to-market, Strategic Account Management, Partner Management, Business & Sales Strategy, Contracting and Proposal Management, Revenue Operations across Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, EMEA, APAC & KSA.
* Responsible for market development, consultative sales and client relationships in APAC, EMEA & Europe.
* Drive engagement with Founders/CXO, Regional Sales Heads, Product, Marketing, Pre-Sales, Delivery Operations, Media Sourcing and Finance to deliver critical projects for the region.
* Responsible for inking strategic partnerships and commercial agreements with Sadara, AT Kearney, Serco, Pfizer, Bupa Arabia, Duro Felguera, MTN across SEA, KSA, Dubai, Australia, Africa with annual business commitment > US$ 0.5 mn.
* Lead strategic planning and business goal discussions with Management and other key stakeholders through the quarterly cycle; Responsible for Revenue forecast through proactive tracking of business metrics.

Specialist, Global Enterprise Business - APAC, MEA & Europe

Sr. Manager, Global Enterprise Business - APAC, MEA & Europe

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Sr. Manager, Corporate Sales - MEA

Sr. Manager, Sales - MEA

Marketing:
Marketing through Channels and Carriers developed
Identification and Development of New Channels to reach target customers
Identification and continuous deployment of relevant ATL, BTL activities
Planning to reach out to new geographies and untapped markets

Sales:
New Customer Acquisition through conversion of Leads received from various marketing Channels
Cross Selling, Upselling and Reference Sales to increase LTV of a customer
Preparing short-term and Long term sales plan, sales approaches and strategies
Consistently achieve revenue targets in line with team/organizational objectives

Operations and Reporting:
Service Delivery Planning and Execution
Managing pre-sales to post-sales support activities for the assigned geographies.
Revenue and expense reporting for the assigned geographies.

Customer Relationship Management:
To understand Customer Requirement in the geography assigned and
Future Product Portfolio improvement based on Past Customer Feedback
Service Offering improvement and Continuous Quality Assessment

Partnership Development:
Development of partners in new products and Services
Cost Optimization through development of close network with partners

Manager,Sales - EMEA

sparkle★minds

• Consulted clients on development of business plans, audits and recommended solutions towards growth and improving Business Performance through appropriate training, knowledge management, effective sales and business development practices. Conducted secondary research based on the information needs of the client.
• Interacted with customers to gather and synthesize Business Expansion requirements. Worked with Clients in analysing their franchise and/or business systems and made recommendations for scalability.
• Conducted Research on Market analysis, feasibility studies, business plans and franchise structure outlines for franchisor clients.
• Ensured full brand standards compliance with all products, equipment, tools, operating systems, processes, and initiatives to promote operational excellence and superior customer experiences. Provided action plans with timing to resolve any system non-compliance. Performed field audits for quality assurance.
• Advised franchisees how to evaluate and act on financial analysis tools such as profit and loss statements, balance sheet, cash flow review, financial key performance indicators, pricing strategies, etc.
• Identified business needs and opportunities to improve performance and growth by leveraging company operating systems. Facilitated learning and sharing of best practices in a wide variety of formats, including group presentations and face to face training.
• Accountable for driving franchisee sales and profit, coaching for operational excellence, and enforcing brand standards by providing high level business consulting expertise and advise to a defined group of franchisees. Provided leadership to execute our company mission to simplify and improve the quality of our customers’ lives.
• Defined financial data, projected cash flow performance of proposed franchise systems to develop and support recommendations in studies and other documents or as an end-project in and of itself.

Franchise Development Manager

University of Strathclyde

•	Member, Global Glance Editorial Team (In-house publication of the Strathclyde Graduate School of Business)
•	 Workplace Experience Programme (CLYDEUNION Pumps in Glasgow & Pinneys of Scotland, Annan, Dumfriesshire)
•	Work shadow with Pexel Ltd UK
•	 Participated in High Performance Team Development Programme in conjunction with the Scottish National Water sports Centre at Isle of Cumbrae
•	Participated in Topaz Business Game ( Simulation)

Post Graduate Student

Internet World Wide

Responsibilities:

•	During project execution, worked in a team of multicultural background on an advanced project & consistently acknowledged and appreciated each team member's contributions.
•	Developed general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
•	Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
•	Managed day-to-day operational aspects of application project and scope.
•	Interacted with customer to gather and synthesize requirements for HP project.
•	Developed lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

Achievements:

•	Only Employee representative of BNI Dynamic & Excellence Chapter, Bangalore.
•	Only Person chosen to represent Bangalore office during Presentation of project at KSFES, India.
•	Single point of contact between client and other teams.

IT Project Lead

Propelling Global Enterprises Forward: Agile, Innovative, and Transformative Strategies for Peak Business Agility

As a Global Enterprise Director at StarAgile, I help enterprises achieve peak business agility with agile consulting solutions, product management best practices, and technology innovation. I have over 12 years of experience in the software industry, spanning product development, SaaS sales, strategy, and leadership. I hold an M.Sc. in Business & Management from Strathclyde Business School and a B.E. in Computer Science Engineering. 

My mission is to create, scale, and optimize business portfolios that matter, by solving customer problems, delivering key outcomes, building outstanding teams, and adapting to new learnings. I have successfully scaled up software businesses from $1M to $5M in revenue, led and grown world-class sales teams from 10 to 50+ people, and launched and managed innovative products for various segments and markets. I enjoy meeting new people and telling grand narratives that motivate and inspire. I have a passion for learning, a calm demeanor, and high-quality decision-making ability.

Enterprise Director

What major breakthrough will reshape 2026 and why? 

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Enterprise Director | Transforming Markets & Driving Exceptional Revenue Growth | Strategist in GTM Execution, Sales Mastery, Business Innovation | Architecting Thriving Enterprises through Visionary Leadership

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