Samir Sharad Bhange, CMA®, is a distinguished finance operations leader with regional responsibility for 32 countries and 51 legal entities across EMEA, managing payroll and compliance at scale. His Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) designation reflects his expertise in strategic financial management, performance analysis, and operational efficiency—competencies he applies to drive process innovation and organizational transformation. His career is marked by initiatives such as the introduction of the Digi Café App for digital cafeteria management, a chatbot for payroll-related queries, and a video web series that raised financial process awareness among employees across India and EMEA.
Bhange’s leadership in global SAP implementation, process automation, fraud-risk identification, and AI-driven employee support tools reflects a forward-looking approach to finance technology and governance. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he also supports financial literacy initiatives that empower more than 100 female students annually. Through his CMA® credential and record of innovation, compliance leadership, and community service, he exemplifies a strategic, ethical, and socially responsible finance professional dedicated to operational excellence and meaningful impact.
Your CMA Story
How did you discover CMA Philippines?
“It is a really good platform, and those who seek to gain confidence and professional achievement must go for CMA.”
In what ways has being part of CMA helped your career grow?
“It helped me establish my place as a certified professional in the company. If you are in finance and without professional certification, you know the difference that professional qualifications can make.”
How does CMA help you in your current profession?
“To be frank, you do not have that value and differentiation until you have some professional certification. It is important and adds value in reaching senior positions.”
What advice would you give to someone considering joining CMA?
“You must go for it. If you are struggling to make your place in finance, it will help lift you up.”