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.

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