Sahil Pansari

Experience

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  Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2014

  Articleship

  Was part of Direct tax team handing assignments mainly related to corporate and international taxation and transfer pricing including managing compliance functions, drafting submissions / appeals for tax assessment & preparing and providing direct tax related opinions to many multinational customers

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  GAIL (India) Limited

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2019

  Senior Finance Officer

  As a finance professional specialising in product and services costing, I was responsible for driving cost reduction, optimisation, and profit maximization initiatives across the production and value chain. Collaborating closely with production and sales teams, I facilitated short- and long-term production and sales planning to achieve the most profitable product mix.My responsibilities also encompassed monthly, quarterly, and annual book closure activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, Indian GAAP, and IND-AS. I prepared and owned monthly flash, benchmark, and exception reports, analyzing and summarizing financial and physical performance. By highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities, I was responsible to provide actionable recommendations supported by sensitivity analysis to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.My role involved a strategic partnership with cross-functional teams, focusing on enhancing financial performance and driving business growth through effective cost management and financial analysis. Show less

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  BT Group

  Jun 2019 - now

  As a finance leader, I currently head a team of regional controllers responsible for managing the P&L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet for a Global Business Unit in the B2B segment, generating approximately £2.5 billion in revenue across 150+ countries. In my role, I serve as a strategic advisor to the Global Finance Director, Controller, and regional CFOs, providing critical financial insights and recommendations to optimize strategies, enhance cash flow management, and drive sustainable growth.I provide leadership and guidance to regional controllers, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. I ensure the maintenance of consistent financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards across all regions. My focus includes monitoring and optimizing global net working capital and cash flow to enhance overall financial performance and liquidity management. I implement strategies to improve cash collection efficiency and optimize cash utilization across various regions.Additionally, I drive transformation initiatives across the value chain and lead the annual budgeting and planning process across regions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives. My expertise lies in delivering robust financial performance and fostering a high-performance culture within the finance function. Show less As a finance specialist with extensive experience in end-to-end month-end analysis and reporting, I excel in managing the regional forecast process and projecting cash performance by gathering critical inputs and sharing key outputs with stakeholders. My role involves identifying opportunities for cash flow improvement and enhancing operational efficiency through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.I build and maintain comprehensive monthly management reports that provide in-depth analysis of market performance. By analyzing current trends and investigating variances against expectations, I proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities to drive strategic decision-making.Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls is paramount in my work. I am dedicated to mitigating financial risks associated with the balance sheet, ensuring proper governance, and maintaining balance sheet integrity. My expertise in financial analysis and reporting enables me to deliver actionable insights and support the financial health and growth of the organization. Show less Being a contract accountant, I acted as a Financial Controller and Business Partner for BT's major B2B contracts. I managed end-to-end month-end accounting and reporting for contracts with cumulative annual revenues of £20-25 million. My responsibilities included preparing and presenting comprehensive financials, monthly rolling forecasts, and annual budgets, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.I prepared and owned monthly management review packs and contract scorecards, providing detailed explanations of variances through walks and commentaries. Additionally, I validated and tracked business risks and opportunities associated with B2B contracts, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning.My role combines financial acumen with strategic partnership, ensuring the financial health and performance of key contracts while delivering valuable insights to stakeholders. I was dedicated to maintaining robust financial controls and supporting business growth through effective financial management and analysis. Show less

  • Finance Operations Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Financial Controller

    May 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Jun 2019 - Apr 2021