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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
KGRN and Akshar Consulting join forces to launch 'NextGen FP&A' for UAE's Finance Future
A creative collaboration unlocking the next era of financial strategy in the Gulf In boardrooms across the UAE, the role of finance is shifting. No longer confined to ledgers and quarterly closes, CFOs are being called to steer strategy, model the future, and deliver insights at the speed of business. Sensing this shift, KGRN Chartered Accountants LLC has launched a dedicated business division: KGRN NextGen FP&A. But this isn't just another service line - it's a response to a seismic change in how modern businesses plan, forecast, and make decisions. At the heart of the initiative is a strategic partnership with Akshar Consulting (ABCL) - a global technology consulting firm known for its deep command over financial modeling, data science, and enterprise-grade planning platforms. "This isn't just about introducing a new service line - it's about responding to a shift in how modern finance functions operate," says Gopu Rama Naidu, founder and managing partner at KGRN. "We see a rising need among UAE enterprises for agile, predictive, and collaborative financial planning. KGRN Next Gen FP&A is our commitment to meet that need by combining consulting rigor with technology execution." Where numbers meet intelligence The partnership combines KGRN's legacy of trust with Akshar Consulting's tech DNA - blending advisory depth with implementation muscle. Together, they're helping UAE businesses leap from spreadsheets to smart, connected planning environments. "Our focus has always been to bridge technology with business relevance," explains Tejas Parikh, founder of Akshar Consulting. "By joining forces with KGRN, we can localize that capability - bringing Anaplan, Prophix, Vena Solutions, Microsoft Fabric, and data lake architectures right into the finance nerve centers of the Gulf." From predictive forecasting to dynamic scenario modeling, the platforms they implement are reshaping finance departments into real-time intelligence hubs - integrated with tools like Power BI and embedded into decision-making cycles. The architects behind the shift "The vision isn't just automation - it's empowerment," says Raviraj, chief business architect at KGRN NextGen FP&A. "We're giving finance teams the tools and mindset to stop chasing the past and start designing the future." Whether it's helping a CFO explore rolling forecasts or assisting a group finance controller to navigate a merger with clarity, the team applies both financial rigor and user-first design to every engagement. The division doesn't just implement systems - it curates custom-built ecosystems where data flows cleanly, models evolve with the market, and leadership decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumptions. Technology that sells itself - But people still matter "The technology is powerful - no question," says Mayuran, director of Sales at KGRN. "But our job is to make it feel simple, accessible, and aligned with what the client is solving for." From family offices to retail conglomerates, the division's outreach strategy is to educate, not push - offering tailored demos, maturity assessments, and roadmaps that match both budget and ambition. "Most clients already feel the pressure to modernize," adds Mayuran. "What they need is a trusted hand to help them do it with confidence." Beyond tools - Towards transformation The timing couldn't be more strategic. As the UAE accelerates toward Vision 2031, with an emphasis on digital-first governance and smarter resource management, financial agility is becoming a national business imperative. "It's not about tech for tech's sake," says Raviraj. "It's about helping finance move from reactive to predictive, from fragmented to unified. And we believe this partnership delivers just that." For UAE businesses ready to move beyond traditional planning and embrace intelligent finance, the message is simple: the tools are ready. The talent is ready. The future of finance is already underway.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Broome County Sheriff, Undersheriff discuss leadership skills
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar and his Undersheriff Sam Davis were presenters at a networking event on Thursday, not to discuss law enforcement, but leadership skills instead. Akshar and Davis were guests of the Upstate New York Business Meet-Up, which is co-organized by Davis's wife Amira. Aside from their law enforcement careers, both Akshar and the Davis's run consulting firms. Akshar Consulting focuses on security strategies for businesses and large events. The Davis's operate D5 Consulting Group which offers training in leadership and workplace violence prevention. They believe leadership training is ineffective or non-existent in many businesses and organizations. 'I worked at a company before where I did training and it was on a computer. What would I do on a computer? I would sit at the computer, and I would hit the fast forward button and I wouldn't pay any attention to anything that I was supposed to be learning or absorbing,' said Amira. 'There can only be one true leader. But as my role is, as a number two with him, I think it's a different perspective. Talking about your perspective of each person's role, knowing the role is very important,' said Sam. Amira says D5 runs trainings that are interactive and participatory. She says building relationships is key to good leadership. Akshar founded his small consulting business in 2019 when he was still a State Senator. Now, he oversees a Sheriff's Office with nearly 300 employees. 'It's really about empowerment and it's really about team for both Sam and I. We've come to find that as the leaders of the organization, you can set mission, you can set direction, but at the end of the day, it really requires you to bring the collective group of people together to execute that mission,' said Akshar. The Upstate New York Business Meet-Up is a free monthly event meant to encourage networking across the Southern Tier. It meets every third Thursday of the month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in a different location between Binghamton, Elmira, Corning, Watkins Glen and Ithaca. For more information, click here. Aliza Spencer Friendship Day honors legacy of murdered Binghamton student Maine-Endwell Odyssey of the Mind team headed to world competition Local leaders prepare to hit the runway for Mothers and Babies Fashion Gala Spotlight on Broome County Humane Society Broome County Sheriff, Undersheriff discuss leadership skills Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
