Christopher Leighton Email and Phone Number
Experienced Finance Business Partner and CFO in the Fintech industry with broad international experience and expertise in emerging growth markets. - Managing the APAC & MEA commercial deal structuring and review team- Finance Business Partner to Regional President for APAC, Middle East and Africa, covering multiple global product Groups, with a focus on driving sales and revenue growth in emerging and challenging markets- CFO for two operating Business Units- Trusted advisor to business heads, sales teams, operational management and various support departments such as HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax
Fis
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- valuelink.co.uk
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- 3378
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Senior Finance Director, Regional Lead - Deal Hub (Americas)FisJacksonville, Fl, Us -
Senior Finance Director, Regional Lead - Deal Hub (Americas)Fis Jan 2022 - PresentJacksonville, Fl, Us -
Vp Of Finance, Regional Deal Hub Lead - Apac & MeaFis Dec 2018 - Dec 2021Jacksonville, Fl, UsManaging FIS’ commercial deal structuring & review function in the APAC & MEA region. Working with Sales, Pre-Sales, Professional Services, Product Management, Legal and Contracts Management teams as well as business P&L owners to assess the commercial structuring of deals for optimum business and revenue outcomes.Provide revenue recognition guidance to business P&L owners to ensure full visibility of when deal structures impact typical revenue expectations.Facilitate and advocate approvals where escalations are required.Develop, expand and train the Deal Hub team to fully support business objectives in collaboration with other stakeholders. -
Vice President Finance - Apac, Middle East & AfricaFis Jan 2017 - Dec 2018Jacksonville, Fl, UsFIS acquired SunGard on 30 November 2015- Finance Business Partner to Regional President for APAC, Middle East and Africa covering multiple product Groups- CFO for two global Business Units- Managing a team in Singapore, India, China and UAEForecasting and budgeting for APAC, Middle East and Africa covering multiple product Groups; and for two global Business Unit P&Ls - Deal reviews for revenue contracts in-region to advise business on revenue recognition and optimum deal structure- Oversight of M&A due diligence and preparations for disposal of one operating unit, including negotiations with prospective buyers- Strong interaction with global Product Group CFOs based in the US to facilitate deal velocity and growth in the region- Collaboration with various functional shared services departments in India, Tunisia, US- Acting as advisor to various departments such as HR, Legal, Treasury, Tax on finance-related matters arising from their functions -
Senior Finance Manager - Middle East, Africa, Latin America + Germany & AustriaFis Dec 2015 - Dec 2016Jacksonville, Fl, UsFIS acquired SunGard on 30 November 2015Finance Business Partner to Regional President for MEALA + Germany & AustriaManaging a team of Finance Managers in the UAE, South Africa and BrazilForecasting and budgeting for MEALA + Germany & Austria regionsDeal reviews for revenue contracts in-region to advise business on revenue recognition and optimum deal structure -
Statutory DirectorFis Systems South Africa (Pty) Ltd Mar 2014 - PresentAdded to the Board of Directors of FIS Systems South Africa and GL Trade South Africa as part of my role as senior Financial Officer for the International Distribution business.
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Senior Finance Manager - Middle East, Africa, Latin America + Germany & AustriaSungard Apr 2015 - Nov 2015Wayne, Pa, UsBusiness Partner for MEALA CEOManaging a team of Finance Managers in the UAE, South Africa and BrazilForecasting and budgeting for MEALA regionAdditional responsibility to assist the CEO in applying the emerging markets distribution and operating model to Germany & Austria to facilitate growthDeal reviews for revenue contracts in-region to advise business on revenue recognition and optimum deal structure -
Regional Finance Manager - Middle East, Africa & Latin AmericaSungard Mar 2013 - Mar 2015Wayne, Pa, UsBusiness Partner for MEALA CEOManaging a team of Finance Managers in the UAE, South Africa and BrazilForecasting and budgeting for MEALA region -
Global Transfer Pricing ManagerSungard Oct 2010 - Mar 2013Wayne, Pa, UsIn charge of Global Transfer Pricing for Financial Systems division.This entails investigating all inter-company relationships to ensure they adhere to the Group Transfer Pricing policy, are properly documented and are correctly booked into the accounting system. -
Stautory Project AccountantSungard Jul 2010 - Sep 2010Wayne, Pa, UsOversaw projects within the Statutory & Tax reporting team. -
Statutory Financial AccountantSungard Feb 2008 - Jun 2010Wayne, Pa, UsPrepared Statutory financial statements for European entities and administered the audits for those companies.Also administered the completion and submission of local tax returns and other compliance matters. -
Trainee AccountanctBdo Spencer Steward Johannesburg Feb 2005 - Jan 2008Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZaQualified as a Chartered Accountant at BDO Spencer Steward on the TIPP program.
Christopher Leighton Education Details
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University Of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-AfrikaAccounting -
University Of JohannesburgAccounting
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Christopher Leighton works for Fis
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Christopher Leighton's current role is Senior Finance Director, Regional Lead - Deal Hub (Americas).
What schools did Christopher Leighton attend?
Christopher Leighton attended University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, University Of Johannesburg.
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Christopher Leighton's colleagues are Nikesh Kumar, Sandra Mccarter, Jennifer Moffitt, Arati Gade, Himanshu Shukla, Pranali Dhamal, Komal Tharkude.
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