Saket Bansal

About Saket Bansal

Finance Leader | Digital Transformation Specialist | CXO AdvisorI’m a results-driven FP & A professional with over 9 years of experience in strategic finance, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement across global markets. I’ve led multi-million and billion-dollar budgets, driven financial strategy for C-level executives, and played a key role in M&A integrations and automation initiatives.At Cvent, I’ve led financial planning for $450M+ in global bookings, improved forecast accuracy to 94%, and accelerated the monthly forecasting cycle by 40%. I’m passionate about transforming finance functions through data, automation, and technology — having implemented dashboards and streamlined KPIs using tools like Power Query, Excel, SQL, Sigma, and Adaptive Insights.My industry experience spans SaaS, CPG, and hospitality, and I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments. I’ve consistently delivered strategic insights that have led to improved profitability, stronger business partnerships, and long-term growth. I’m open to new opportunities in strategic finance and leadership roles — particularly where I can help organizations scale smarter, faster, and more efficiently.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for someone who blends analytical depth, operational execution, and a passion for digital transformation in finance.

Experience

1. Finance Business Partner

   Avantor

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Strategic Finance Business PartneringFinance Business Partner for Global Operations (HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, and Sales), providing forward-looking analysis to influence executive-level decision-making.Partner with leadership to identify business risks and opportunities, delivering proactive recommendations that drive financial performance.Lead weekly and monthly Management Reviews, translating complex data into actionable insights and executive commentaries for global stakeholders.Subject Matter Expert (SME) for functional cost planning, global forecasting, and month-end closures, including Opex, Capex, and Working Capital.Spearhead the establishment of a Global Standardized Reporting framework and assisted in setting up the FP & A framework for the Pune regional hub.Drive Process Transformation by implementing Lean/Six Sigma practices, simplifying workflows, and automating reporting through tools like Tableau and Power BI.Conduct \"what-if\" scenarios and sensitivity analyses to model business impacts and support strategic pivots.Directly mentor and coach new team members, managing transitions and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and functional excellence.Collaborate across a matrix environment, managing multiple priorities for global stakeholders in a fast-paced Pharmaceutical/MNC setting.

Education

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2014

• ACCA

  ACCA, Accounting and Finance

• Indian Language School

  High School Diploma, Business/Commerce, General

  2007 — 2011

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Semi Qualified CA, Accounting, Finance, Auditing & Taxation

  2011 — 2018

• Subharti University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Production & Finance

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Tax
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Reporting
• English
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Income Tax
• Auditing
• Financial Accounting
• Mathematics
• Power Bi
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Teamwork