Sarah Ghosh

Sarah Ghosh FCMA, CGMA is a globally influential keynote speaker, recognised finance leader and strategic advisor specialising in the intersection of finance, technology, and transformation. With a career spanning senior roles across government, regulated industries, and advisory, she brings a distinctive perspective on how organisations navigate complexity, uncertainty, and systemic change. 

An expert in financial leadership and transformation, Sarah has led major finance transformation programmes across the private and public sectors, where she has shaped finance operating models, strengthened professional capability, and driven large-scale change across complex stakeholder environments. She is known for her ability to translate strategy into execution, aligning people, process, and technology to deliver sustainable outcomes. Sarah recently served as President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), representing over 700,000 finance professionals worldwide. Her role as CIMA President has taken her to conferences and roundtables worldwide, engaging with CFOs, regulators, and government leaders on pressing issues like technology adoption, sustainability, and diversity within the profession. Sarah combines deep technical expertise with engaging storytelling. Her speaking style is insightful, pragmatic, and forward-looking—helping audiences understand not just what is changing, but what it means for them and how to respond. She also brings a strong governance perspective, supporting boards on risk, performance, and strategic direction.

Sarah has been recognised with prestigious awards throughout her career, reflecting her dedication and impact. She was named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting and earned the Accounting Personality of the Year award, underscoring her prominence in global finance. Sarah’s keynote topics are essential for finance leaders navigating today’s complexities. She speaks passionately about how finance functions must evolve in response to global challenges, the role of technology in driving productivity, and the imperative of sustainability. Her ‘I CAN’ approach—Inclusivity, Courage, Authenticity, and Network—advocates for empowering women in finance and creating supportive professional networks. This advocacy, alongside her technological expertise, has made her a sought-after speaker for high-profile finance and leadership events. 

Sarah is a sought-after voice on the future of finance. Her work explores how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence and quantum computing—are reshaping financial systems, regulatory environments, and decision-making. She advises boards and executive teams on how to prepare for these shifts, balancing innovation with resilience, governance, and long-term value creation. Hiring Sarah Ghosh offers audiences a transformative perspective on finance’s future. Her expert guidance on issues like digital transformation, quantum computing, and financial sustainability equips finance leaders with practical tools and forward-looking strategies. Whether addressing the shifting responsibilities of the CFO or the potential of frontier technologies, Sarah’s presentations inspire resilience and adaptability.