ABOUT AKSHAR BUSINESS CONSULTING
We build the FP&A investors trust, then keep it running
Founder-led delivery. Three services. One method. Everything below shows how we work, who runs it, and the engine underneath it all.
HOW WE WORK
Diagnose, build and run the FP&A infrastructure you need
Start where the pressure is greatest. We diagnose the gap, build what is needed, and support the operating rhythm so the change holds.
Start where the need is greatest. One operating standard throughout.
01 · Diagnose
FP&A Diagnostic
A fixed-scope review that identifies where FP&A is breaking down, why it matters, and what to fix first
02 · Build
FP&A Implementation
We redesign and build the data, KPIs, planning and reporting infrastructure, so FP&A is not held together by manual workarounds
03 · Run
FP&A Managed Service
We keep the new FP&A model running after go-live, supporting reporting, planning and continuous improvement so the gains do not fade
Tejas Parikh
Founder / Director
WHO YOU WORK WITH
Senior-led from diagnosis to delivery
Akshar Business Consulting was built around a simple principle: PE-backed finance teams do not need another tool sold to them. They need FP&A infrastructure they can trust, designed and delivered by people who have done the work before.
Tejas is a Chartered Management Accountant, CIMA Member in Practice and MBA-qualified finance leader. His career has spanned blue-chip organisations and PE-backed businesses, with hands-on experience transforming reporting, planning, data and FP&A operating models.
ABCL brings that experience to the mid-market through a senior-led delivery model: no software agenda, no hand-off after the sale, and clear accountability from design through implementation.
- FCMA / CIMA
- CIMA Member in Practice
- MBA
- 20+ Years FP&A
- PE-Backed Experience
WHY US
What makes ABCL different
Built around what senior finance leaders told us they value most in an external FP&A partner.
Evidence, not reassurance
Finance leaders told us they want more than reassurance. Every engagement is tied to a measurable outcome, supported by working deliverables and evidence you can take to the board or sponsor.
Case studies, quantified outcomes and references available
No software agenda
We are platform-neutral across planning and finance architecture. For BI delivery, Power BI is our specialist platform. Our recommendations are based on what fits your business, not on software commission.
Foundation first, not the tool
The problem is rarely the tool alone. We address process, definitions, ownership and data before technology, because automating a broken process only makes the problem move faster.
Built to run without us
We build for transfer, not dependency. Your team leaves with the infrastructure, governance and capability to keep the standard running without us.
THE ENGINE UNDERNEATH
Decision Infrastructure
The layers that turn operational data into decision-ready insight for the board.
Operational View
CRM
Sales
Timesheets
Utilisation
ERP
Finance
HRM
Headcount
Other
Operations
Exported to spreadsheets by hand today. This is the problem, not a layer we sell.
Data layer
One version of the truth, with defined sources, ownership and reconciliation rules
Platform is your choice.
Tactical View
Reporting layer
Reporting and analytics delivered in Microsoft Power BI
Planning layer
Driver-based planning, forecasting and scenarios. Platform is your choice
Strategic View
WHAT THE BOARD GETS
- One trusted view of performance
- Earlier visibility of risk and variance
- Clear KPI accountability
- Faster scenario answers
- Forward-looking forecasts
- Decision-ready insight
Most finance teams are forced to bridge operational systems, spreadsheets and reporting manually.
Decision Infrastructure connects the layers in between, so the board sees a number that is trusted, timely and usable.
Planning and data architecture remain platform-neutral. For BI delivery, Power BI is our specialist platform
THE PRINCIPLES
TRUE FP&A, the standard we build to
Four tests every engagement has to pass. They are how we know the engine is built right.
TRUSTED DATA
One version of the truth
Numbers that can be traced, defended and trusted
Trusted Data & Exit ReadinessRESPONSIVE PLANNING
Forecasts that flex
Scenario answers while the question still matters
Responsive Planning & ScenariosUP-TO-DATE INSIGHTS
Reporting that informs
Decision-ready insight before the window to act closes
Investor-grade Board ReportingENGAGED DECISION SUPPORT
Finance in the room
KPIs tied to the value-creation plan and the decisions that move it
Value-creation KPIs & AccountabilityWHERE WE WORK
Trusted inside PE-backed portfolios
Experience across PE-backed portfolio companies and the finance environments sponsors expect them to operate within
Lawyers on Demand
Bowmark-backed at the time of the engagement
Synamedia
Permira
Kerv
LDC / Bridgepoint
Fargo Group
August Equity
IWSR
Bowmark-backed at the time of the engagement
IN THEIR WORDS
What finance leaders say
"I have worked with Tejas for 6 months and every day he has been amazing. He listened to our needs, advised the best solutions and delivered a solution which will provide a platform to move away from manual spreadsheets. He has been vocal and passionate about delivering a high quality output throughout the 6 months and I believe it has paid off."
Paul Rochester
Head of FP&A at LOD
"Tejas helped develop Synamedia's Anaplan data model whilst he was working in the FP&A team. He built me an Anaplan to PowerBI powered pivot table on Excel which I still use today as an extremely useful tool to see both "the big picture" combined which the ability to dive in to the details when reviewing monthly financial performance."
Alex Fulcher
Finance Manager, Synamedia
"Tejas is one of the most passionate people I have ever worked with. Tejas is detailed oriented and at the same time able to translate that into business results. During his role as my FP&A leader, Tejas worked on various cross functional transformation and org redesign initiatives which helped us deliver on our targets and the approach was then replicated across the GE Healthcare business."
Kunal Sharma
CFO EMEA, GE Healthcare
"Tejas joined us at a challenging time where we were transitioning from an old finance structure in to a new activity specific structure. He just completely 'owned' sorting the solution I had outlined for him. He was such a breath of fresh air and relief.. to have someone totally autonomous who just passionately went and got on with the job at hand!"
Kristy Littlemore
Head of Supply Chain Finance, Currys plc
"I had the pleasure to work with Tejas and he was an asset to the team, being able to bring significant improvements to the existing financial processes, facilitating the automation and expedition of those His enthusiasm, passion and knowledge of FP&A are outstanding! I'd be grateful to work with him in the future!"
Brigida D'Ambrosia
Finance Business Partner, Unilever
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Tejas for eight years starting off as my line manager, and then becoming a business confident. Above all, I have been impressed with Tejas's ability to invent and simplify business processes, and identify opportunities for personal development for both himself and his team."
Alex Lynne
Finance Analyst, GE Healthcare
WHERE NEXT