Sahani Amarasinghe, Cfa
About Sahani Amarasinghe, Cfa
Sahani Amarasinghe is a finance professional with extensive experience in global operations finance. Currently employed at Smiths Detection in London, he has held various financial analyst roles and achieved the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Sahani Amarasinghe has been working at Smiths Detection in the role of Global Operations Finance since 2016. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the company's financial operations for over eight years. His responsibilities include overseeing financial processes and ensuring the effective allocation of resources within the organization.
Previous Experience at HTC
Prior to his current role, Sahani Amarasinghe worked at HTC from 2010 to 2016. He began as a Financial Analyst for the EMEA region, where he worked for four years before advancing to the position of Senior Business Analyst. His tenure at HTC spanned a total of six years, during which he developed expertise in financial analysis and business strategy.
Background in Financial Analysis
Sahani Amarasinghe has a strong background in financial analysis, having worked as a Financial Analyst at Amba Research from 2007 to 2010. In this role, he served as Associate Vice President, where he honed his skills in financial reporting and analysis, contributing to his overall expertise in the field.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Sahani Amarasinghe studied at the CFA Institute, successfully completing all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program from 2009 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Finance, Accounting & Management from the University of Nottingham, which he obtained from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he achieved a Private Pilot License from Asian Aerospace College in 2004.
Expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis
Sahani Amarasinghe possesses advanced skills in financial modeling and forecasting, which are essential for strategic decision-making in finance operations. He specializes in variance analysis, allowing him to identify discrepancies between planned and actual financial performance. His expertise also extends to budgeting and asset valuation, where he provides critical assessments for investment and financial reporting.