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Sameer Chanana

CFO

Sameer is an accomplished focused finance executive with over 20 years of experience helping businesses navigate growth, transformation, and change. Having held senior leadership roles across the entertainment, consumer products, software, and professional services sectors, he partners with CEOs, founders, and executive teams to strengthen financial performance, optimize operations, and deliver sustainable business growth. Combining strategic financial leadership with operational expertise and technology transformation, Sameer helps organizations improve profitability, enhance cash flow, and build scalable, high-performing businesses.

Sameer Chanana

Track record highlights

  • Drove more than 100% growth in North American and international retail operations through cross-functional alignment and strategic initiatives
  • Negotiated and led strategic projects including warehouse investments, banking arrangements, and a 3PL transition that reduced start-up costs by $280K
  • Reduced month-end reporting cycles from 2.5 months to 4 days while generating over $450K in recoveries and recurring cost savings.
  • Streamlined finance and operational processes, generating hundreds of hours in monthly efficiencies across multiple departments
  • Supported the Corporate CFO at Spin Master leading initiatives involving capital allocation, FP&A, risk management, and operational improvements
  • Improved working capital performance through process redesign, accelerated invoicing, and enhanced collections initiatives
  • Led ERP transformation initiatives including SAP requirements, NetSuite implementation, Dynamics migration, and EDI transitions

Sector Experience

  • Entertainment and Media: Toy & Children's Media, Film & Television Production
  • Products and Retail: Retail (North America & International), Consumer Housewares
  • Professional Services: Management & Technology Consulting, ERP Consulting & Implementation
  • Manufacturing and Distribution: Craft Brewery & Beverage Manufacturing, Elevator Manufacturing & Services
  • Software and Technology: E-commerce, ERP
  • Logistics: Distribution & Warehousing, Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

Sameer's specialist skills

Strategic Finance

Providing executive-level financial direction to support growth, capital allocation, and long-term value creation

Financial Planning and Analysis

Leading robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to deliver accurate insights, scenario analysis, and performance visibility

Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization

Strengthening liquidity management through disciplined cash flow forecasting, working capital efficiency, and balance sheet optimization

ERP Implementation & Systems Transformation

Driving end-to-end ERP selection and implementation, modernizing financial systems to improve scalability, accuracy, and reporting efficiency

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

Identifying and executing process enhancements across finance and operations to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve controls

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