Christopher Hollinger Email & Phone Number

New York City, NY, US

New York, New York, US

• Blackwell Hollinger & Company LLC are seasoned executives turned management consultants focused on strategic CFO and value creation consulting services.Interim CFO for various middle market companies. Achievements.
• Improved client company’s EBITDA by 164% year-over-year through revenue enhancement initiatives as well as effective expense management
• Developed scenarios to model different growth and expansion initiatives
• Led negotiations with potential outside investors and creditors related to capital raise
• Developed bonus incentive compensation plan and implemented the roll-out
• Led, facilitated and oversaw the accounting, cash management, risk management, planning and analysis, treasury and investor/creditor relations functions

New York, NY, US

• Advised company on creation and structuring for CL1 fund to provide loans for students to attend a coding school as well as other strategic initiatives

Cranford, NJ, US

• Responsible for building new CFO consulting practice within firm through relationships with C-Suite executives and using innovative marketing tactics.
• Provided strategic financial advice to companies in a variety of industries including retail, manufacturing, technology and non-profit

New York, NY, US

• Global Capital Markets Finance (2011 - 2013), Research Finance (2009 - 2011)
• Responsible for management of daily revenue and deal reporting process, monthly/quarterly financial reviews and preparation of annual budget for $5 billion Global Capital Markets business.
• Partnered with Global Capital Markets COOs to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives resulting in non-compensation expense savings of $15 million.
• President of $3 million Winthrop H. Smith Memorial Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Developed business case including financial commitment and NPV for key initiatives including outsourcing and various technology projects for the Global Research Group.
• Conducted comprehensive financial analyses of vendor contract proposals related to research hardcopy distribution and real-time market data service providers.

New York, NY, US

• Directed and oversaw a team in financial reporting, preparation of budgets and forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis requests for the Communications & Public Affairs Division.
• Partnered with Corporate Reporting on the preparation of Global Markets & Investment Banking Group (GMI) financial results for quarterly press releases, 10-Qs and 10-K.
• Served as Treasurer for $40 million Merrill Lynch Foundation and presented quarterly financial reports to Board of Trustees.
• Developed reports outlining major competitors’ financial performance, strategic initiatives and other developments of interest for presentation to senior management.
• Managed institutional sales revenue reporting process. Responsibilities included preparation of monthly financial reports, client profitability analyses and segmentation studies for institutional sales management.

New York, NY, US

• Co-authored monthly report from Head of GMI to CEO outlining division’s financial performance, significant transactions and other noteworthy accomplishments.
• Conducted analysis of league table rankings and market share trends for Merrill Lynch vs major competitors.
• Managed team of programmers in development and implementation of new Strategic Metrics website.

London, GB

• Advised clients in financial distress on issues including operating trends, valuation of real estate portfolios, viability of business plan, and projected recoveries under various operating and restructuring scenarios.
• Prepared preliminary pricing analysis to assess valuation of potential acquisition candidates.
• Interacted with potential buyers to ascertain interest in the context of sell-side engagements.

London, GB

• Built financial projection models for a variety of clients including adhesive tape manufacturer, restaurant chain, telecommunications company, retail house wares chain, and consumer electronics chain.
• Created pitchbooks and other materials to solicit new business.

Washington, DC, US

• Presented examination finding to bank senior management and Board of Directors.
• Selected to lead Quality Improvement Process (QIP) team to introduce efficiencies resulting in 20% improvement in examination time.
• Conducted analysis of commercial loans with balances up to $6 million to determine repayment capacity and adherence to sound underwriting standards.

Bs, Corporate Finance And Investment Management

Mba, Accounting And Finance