Ashutosh Limaye

Background

About Ashutosh Limaye

I’m a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of diverse experience across the finance and consulting spectrum — including nearly 3 years at PwC (Price Waterhouse Coopers).I specialize in problem-solving for businesses, combining deep analytical thinking with practical financial expertise. Whether it's optimizing costs, raising capital, or guiding mergers & acquisitions — I bring a result-driven mindset and hands-on solutions.Here’s what I bring to the table:Cost Optimization ChampionSuccessfully implemented a system-driven cost control process that led to a 30% reduction in major expenses, by: Integrating a real-time cost benchmarking tool at the time of expense booking Automating approval workflows using an effective authority matrix Streamlining supplier empanelment to ensure competitive pricing and reliable alternativesFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP & A)Help organizations build robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis models to meet profitability goals efficiently.Business Financing AdvisoryAssist businesses in securing funding from banks, NBFCs, private equity, and financial institutions at the most favorable terms.Mergers, Acquisitions & Business TransfersGuide clients in buying or selling business units, offering end-to-end advisory and execution support.Passion for Teaching & Knowledge SharingI conduct interactive training sessions on Financial Management, Taxation, and MS Excel, using real-life examples to ensure deep conceptual clarity.My goal: To make finance not just understandable—but actionable and exciting.Let’s connect if you’re: A business looking to optimize your finance function A student seeking career and academic growth in finance A fellow professional who loves meaningful conversations on numbers, strategy, and growth