Visionary Finance Leader | Finance Director | Educator | Author | ISB-Certified CFO Strategist | Creator of Top-Rated Finance Courses with 1M+ Students Worldwide

Md Sanaullah is an accomplished Finance Director, entrepreneur, and global finance educator with 15+ years of expertise in financial leadership, corporate finance, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). A graduate of the CFO Program at the Indian School of Business (ISB), he brings a unique combination of CFO-level knowledge and hands-on startup leadership.

As the Founder & Finance Director at Lavu, Sanaullah has led financial transformation, strategic planning, cost optimization, compliance, and growth initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment. He has successfully driven multi-million-dollar financial planning realignments, ERP & RPA transformations, and ROI enhancements, showcasing his ability to align financial strategy with long-term business goals.

Alongside corporate leadership, he is the Founder of Indian Business School (ibsedu), where he empowers finance professionals with practical, industry-relevant courses and mentorship. He has also authored multiple books “A Complete Journey of FP&A and International Financial Statement Analysis ”, a guidebook for future finance leaders.

As an educator, Sanaullah has trained 1M+ students worldwide through Udemy, IBSedu, and LinkedIn Learning, consistently earning a 4.5+ star rating. His courses in FP&A, Financial Analysis, Corporate Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting are recognized as top-rated programs globally.

With deep expertise in SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, IFRS/GAAP compliance, and advanced FP&A methodologies, he continues to blend strategic vision, technology, and financial innovation to inspire and develop the next generation of finance leaders.

A lifelong learner and practitioner, Sanaullah combines CFO-level insights with entrepreneurial drive and a passion for teaching.