Finance Strategist | Head of FP&A & Data Intelligence | Mentor to Future CFOs | Process Excellence Advocate | Voice on Modern FP&A & the Future of Work

Lavan Verma is a senior finance professional with over two decades of experience in the staffing and workforce solutions industry. He leads FP&A and Data Intelligence across Asia Pacific and the Middle East at ManpowerGroup.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, he focuses on mentoring future CFOs and developing finance teams equipped to drive insight, agility, and strategic impact.

His writing and advisory work explore the evolution of finance, covering modern FP&A, operational excellence, workforce planning, and how finance can lead as a true business partner in dynamic environments.