Chris Hardy

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Fractional CFO with success and multiple skills across Finance and Fundraising in AI and Biotech SAAS @
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About Chris Hardy

Chartered Accountant and Business Finance Professional with international background in early stage entrepreneurial and multicultural SAAS enterprises, AI, Life Sciences, Big Data, Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics, . Strong audit and financial reporting skills, investment readiness, due diligence, Series A/B Funding, business planning , reporting to Board of Directors on key metrics, European Grant Applications, risk management and Sarbanes Oxley compliance experience. Corporate Tax and VAT. Recent achievements include:Securing a £2.0m investment for ImmuONE Ltd from Pioneer and Mercia in November 24, a £2.2m investment for Interrodata Ltd with Fuel Ventures in March 2024, securing , securing an investment of £2.5m in July 2018 for Voltaware from corporate investor (BP Ventures) and coinvestors.Preparing, submitting and receiving R&D Credits of over £200k from 2019 to 2021. Successful application for a grant for in excess of £800k in 2019.Sustainability - responsible for Voltaware's 2018 Advancing Low Carbon submission to BP.Purchased and implemented automated AI system software as part of transition to more effective reporting for client companies.Additonal advisory experience in Social Enterprises and Charities. Successful fundraising and experience in identifying new income streams for Public Sector Spinouts in the Health Sector. Broad business experience with project management, coaching, advisory and Company Secretarial skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving, and mentoring skills. Business Link Adviser developing approved Action Plans with over 100 early stage businesses across all functions.10 years recent Financial Controller and Director experience with Dijuno (Interrodata), Immuone and Voltaware , with prior additional senior roles at Lotus, Borland, 3Com within UK, France, Germany, Holland and Italy.5 years experience in Sarbanes Oxley Compliance with Publicis , T-Mobile, BP and Bausch and Lomb - project management, testing, documentation, remediation, impact and magnitude, risk management. All workstreams covered.6 Years in the Bay Area, San Francisco working with early stage technology companies in both Finance and Recruitment. Setting up and managing new subsidiaries in Europe, US, Russia and Hong Kong, particularly technology sector. Financial Controller, Contract Management, Finance Manager, Planning and Forecasting, Web-based Accounting, Apps and Expense management, Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Control.

Chris Hardy's Current Company Details
Dijuno (trading name of Interrodata Ltd)

Dijuno (Trading Name Of Interrodata Ltd)

Fractional CFO with success and multiple skills across Finance and Fundraising in AI and Biotech SAAS
Chris Hardy Work Experience Details
  • Dijuno (Trading Name Of Interrodata Ltd)
    Consultant Cfo
    Dijuno (Trading Name Of Interrodata Ltd) May 2021 - Present
    Currently acting as Fractional CFO for this SAAS Data Analytics company in FMCG, Retail and Pharma sectors responsible for managing Series A fundraising, scaling up, financial reporting implementing Xero, ScaleXP, and related Apps, planning and forecasting, and company secretarial function using Seedlegals.
  • Christopher Hardy & Co Limited
    Business Owner
    Christopher Hardy & Co Limited Nov 2015 - Present
    Interim Financial Director, Fractional CFO, Advisory and Hands on Financial Management Services for early stage SMEs and social enterprise organisations in technology, AI, Life Sciences, energy industries and more. Work undertaken recently includes Business Planning, Valuation, R&D Credits, Grant Applications, Series A Funding, due diligence, data room management, statutory reporting, CT600, financial system automation software implementation, Financial Director representation at Board Meetings for European, US and UK clients.
  • Immuone
    Interim Cfo
    Immuone Feb 2023 - Mar 2024
    Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Gb
    Pivotal and successful in strategy and execution of Fundraise of £2m from Pioneer and Mercia for this life sciences spin out from University of Hertfordshire. Worked closely with the founders, headed up the finance process, assessing valuation of the company and pitching to initial investor presentations through due diligence to completion, managing cash, cap tables, financial plan, EIS during the transition as well as maintaining the financial operations and reporting and overseeing the legal and financial processes.
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  • Exemplas Limited
    Growth Account Manager
    Exemplas Limited Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
    Working with SMEs and business owners helping them transition through the impact of Covid19 and rebuild, guiding them through to support programmes and available grants as well as giving hands on business advice. Submitting valuable feedback from them regarding impacts on their businesses back through to government channels.
  • Voltaware Services Limited
    Consultant Cfo
    Voltaware Services Limited Nov 2017 - Oct 2019
    Responsible for creating the Financial Plan for this global multicultural SAAS energy monitoring company in IOT , and presenting this to potential investors and coinvestors. Responsible for due diligence, loan conversons and ensuring data room is up to date. Responsible for updating the cap tables pre and post Series A investment. Resulted in £2.5m investment from BP and Coinvestors in July 2018.Cash flow management during investment process with special attention to ensuring R&D credits were prepared and completed resulting in repayment of over £200k at a cost of 2%. Worked closely with the Russian owner of the company to ensure that financing was sufficient during the investment readiness process. Worked closely with subsidiaries in Italy, UK and Russia, potential investors, customers , distributors , HMRC and ensuring all appropriate controls, licence agreements and NDAs were in place. Responsible for grant applications and management thereof. Reviewed and implemented state of art invoicing and expense apps. Successful in securing £800k in grants and >£200k in R&D Credits in 2019.
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  • Inspire2Enterprise
    Specialist Adviser
    Inspire2Enterprise 2012 - Oct 2015
    A UK support service for social enterprises and charities , comprising specialist advice, consulting, coaching, mentoring, tailored information and event workshops. Instrumental in raising £400,000 for early stage Social Enterprise by helping them to become investment ready, through detailed business planning and strategy, governance, business controls, social business and impact, presentations to investors, funding sources.
  • Eeidb - East Of England Industrial Development Board
    Business Adviser
    Eeidb - East Of England Industrial Development Board Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
    Gb
    Business Link Adviser working with owners and directors of early stage businesses in East of England providing in depth business analysis and creating targeted Action Plans across all functions.
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  • Publicis Limited
    Internal Control And Contract Compliance
    Publicis Limited Jul 2006 - Sep 2009
    Advertising Agency based in Central London Responsible for managing Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance programme for Publicis UK group of companies (UK, Dialog, Productif, and Blueprint), achieving full compliance for 2006 and 2007. Delisted from US Stock Exchange early 2008Principal liaison with French HQ, reporting to Central Project Office on all SOX activity, using a reporting tool PICT.Managed in particular the SOX documentation process, testing scripts, testing, remediation, Impact and Magnitude analysis, process sign-offs. Management of remediation projects, working closely with key staff. In addition reporting remediation status, detailed key issues, technology status to local management and to French HQ.Key controls reduced from 240 (July 2006) to under 100 (Jan 2008) Responsible for ensuring compliance to the Financial Monitoring Controls (FMCs) as determined by French HQ following SOX programme in 2006/7 for each of the 8 companies in the Publicis UK group. ( 65 Key Controls for each entity with monthly, quarterly and annual frequencies). Responsible for managing contractual compliance for all clients in the UK. This included initial drafting of client contracts, reviewing the terms of business with the commercial teams, acting as liaison with the internal legal team and finalising with the client where appropriate. Resolution on key areas of risk such as territory, indemnities, TUPE, terms of payment, length of contract, audit etc.Responsible for summarising all final contracts and issuing contract summaries to both commercial teams and finance.Liaison and advisor for all UK Internal Audit/ Statutory Audit/ Client Audit(Proctor & Gamble, United Biscuits, et al )/ Control Self Assessment Analyses/New Business processes.
  • T-Mobile (Uk) Limited
    Sox Compliance Project Manager
    T-Mobile (Uk) Limited Nov 2005 - Jun 2006
    Reported to Head of Control & Process Integrity and Project OwnerResponsible for managing SOX 404 compliance programme for T-Mobile UK. Management of key remediation projects (gaps reduced from 254 to 6 in six months).Key controls reduced from 638(Sept 2005) to 350 (April 2006) Key liaison with Germany, reporting to Central Project Office on all SOX activity. Close management of key processes in particular, Technology, Sales and Incentives and Marketing, dealing with senior consultants responsible for these processes.Coordinated all communication with PWC (external auditors), KPMG(advisors) and management. Responsible for reporting all updates to the business, and building and communicating project plan for 2006, including SOX targets for processes.Managed full end to end compliance process - Scoping, Mapping MCOTs to significant accounts, documentation process, testing scripts, CSA testing, agreeing remediation, Impact and Magnitude analysis, process sign-offs. Reporting testing status, remediation GAP status, detailed key issues, technology status to local management and Germany.Management of remediation logs, action lists, coordination of PWC meetings, liaison with US NatCo and other European NatCos, organising SAS70II reports, reviewing SOX Guidelines and managing IT Tool.Representative at UK Steering Committee Meetings Full project plan completed for UK operation. Testing of Company level controls, and Fixed Assets. Elimination of Segregation of duties' critical conflicts. Development of SOX Intranet site
  • Air Bp Limited
    Sox Contractor
    Air Bp Limited May 2005 - Nov 2005
    Part of BP based in Sunbury, Middlesex Reported to Manager FC&A - AirBP/ AirBP Controller Responsible for SOX 404 compliance for Balance Sheet Integrity programme, Segregation of Duties project, and CETs (Control Evaluation Templates) for AirBP France and AirBP UK Ltd Order to Cash and Month End Close processes.Representative on training courses for the above SOX programmes Created spreadsheet templates used for global consolidation of BSI monthly programme.Liaised with all controllers in AirBP ensuring completion of SOx BSI programme and presentation thereof to the Segment Project coordinator.Responsible for completion and assertion of Self Assessment on Order to Cash and Month End Close CETs for Air BP France and Air BP UK Limited by September 30 deadline.Presenting AirBP division analysis on SOD deficiencies at Conference. Responsible for project managing the elimination of SOD conflicts and/or provision of appropriate mitigating controls within deadline. This involved close coordination with worldwide controllers through weekly audio updates and performance management. Responsible for following up and analysing Cost of Product variance in France whilst completing the CET there.Responsible for ensuring that all Delegation of Authorities were completed and inputs into system
  • Bausch & Lomb Inc
    Manager Sarbanes Oxley Accounts Payable
    Bausch & Lomb Inc Aug 2004 - May 2005
    Responsible for Sarbanes -Oxley 404 compliance of European Shared Service Center. Achieved clean report from Price Waterhouse.Documentation of Fixed Assets, Requisition to Pay, and Quote to Cash, VAT including RCM completion, Corrective Action and follow-up of SADs. Tester for Spreadsheet Audit within EuropePresenting European wide SOX deficiencies at Controllers Conference.Main liaison with US corporate on all SOX issues. Presented to controllers and management on SOX issues and corrective actions. Liaison with External and Internal Audit.Acted as cover for General Accounting Manager and ensured that Service Centre reported accurately and on time. Implementation of Peoplesoft and its impact on compliance
  • Stratexec Limited
    Group Finance Manager
    Stratexec Limited Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
    An early stage incubator based in London and California. Set up StratExec LLC in US and was responsible for all tax and accounting for the company. Connected with early stage investors both in UK and California. Trained and certified as an Oracle and NetSuite consultant for this web based business software. Won clients and acted as interim Financial Director for:HBA - Ad Agency based in London. Prepared management accounts including client WIP. InfoVista SA - Advised on US GAAP and IAS requirements with regard to revenue recognition.SmartCash - Prepared comprehensive business plan for investor presentation. Jasper Software - Prepared a business plan and due diligence for this company.NameSecure - Recruited key marketing and sales personnel ZoneLabs - Assisted in US Staff Development ClickRecruit - Recruiting Software. Advised and analysed product based on US Recruitment marketCommunicata - Web hosting and development company.
  • Elan Associates
    Partner
    Elan Associates 1993 - 2001
    An independent finance and technology consulting organisation also offering executive search. Set up executive search branch of Elan in US in September 1995 with successful placements in high tech companies including Cisco, 3Com, Verifone, Applied Materials, InterComponentware, iManage, AirTouch, ZoneLabs amongst many others. Search turnover reached $300k per annum by 2000. Senior assignments with various high tech clients including
  • Infovista Corp
    Acting Chief Financial Officer
    Infovista Corp 1998 - 2000
    Worked for the US and French operation for 18 months. Reported directly to the CEO. Responsibilities included VC Funding, all Worldwide Finance and HR activity, US office management, Business Planning and Reporting. Relocated offices from San Francisco Bay Area to East Coast.Set up Business Processes, Accounting Policies and Procedures, Stock Option Plan and full Accounting Systems. Responsible for contract maintenance with 3Com and AllState Insurance, Audit, Tax and Treasury, US and French reporting under US GAAP.Hiring of US CEO, VP of Worldwide Operations and software development and support staff in US.
  • Syquest Corporation
    Systems Consultant
    Syquest Corporation 1994 - 1995
    Reported directly to the CIO. Responsible for the design, implementation and training of a Sales Forecasting and Planning application, using "Essbase" - a Multidimensional Data Warehousing System -, working with the Information Systems and Sales Divisions - called "Hyperion". Successfully Implemented system and extended applications to other areas of business.
  • Silicon Graphics Inc
    Global Forecasting And Planning Manager
    Silicon Graphics Inc 1993 - 1994
    Reported directly to the VP Finance. Responsibilities included organising International Financial Planning and managing a relocation of financial operations from Geneva to Mountain View. Liaison with controllers worldwide on open issues re: MIPS merger and managing accruals thereof. This involved complex legal, financial and operational challenges.
  • 3Com Corporation
    Financial Controller Germany And Southern Europe
    3Com Corporation 1989 - 1993
    Managed field operations in particular cost controls, logistics, and revenue management. Developed and maintained stable and effective finance department within France and Germany during period of rapid change. Re-engineered the process for financial and management reporting both to U.S. and European Headquarters and improved quality and timeliness. Implemented processes and procedures in European Offices.Managed transition from buy/sell activity within subsidiaries to centralized distribution centre. Worked closely with VP of Tax and Treasury ensuring all local European subsidiaries had the appropriate agreements in place to maximize tax efficiency of corporation.Represented Germany, France and Benelux regions at worldwide controller's conference. Served as Project Leader for implementation of reporting systems in Europe.
  • Sphinx Limited
    Financial Director
    Sphinx Limited 1988 - 1989
    UK software and hardware distributor. Managed financing and communication with venture capitalist shareholders.Supervised the sale of the company to Pegasus.
  • Borland International
    Financial Controller
    Borland International 1987 - 1988
    Involved in the development of the UK. and French subsidiaries, including full transition from R&D function to a full Sales and Marketing function, third party distribution and database management, UK. manufacturing, import license and customs procedures, and systems development. Supervised the integration of acquired company. Recruitment of personnel, relocation of offices and re-negotiation of distributor contracts.
  • Lotus Development
    Accounting Manager
    Lotus Development 1984 - 1987
    European Software Start-up. Functions included the selection and development of accounting systems and issuing of policies and procedures , management of UK finance team, reporting for US GAAP and local requirements. Regular presentation of subsidiary performance at management meetings and controllers conferences.
  • Roffe Swayne & Co
    Audit Manager
    Roffe Swayne & Co 1982 - 1984
  • Kpmg - Formerly Thomson Mclintock
    Audit Senior
    Kpmg - Formerly Thomson Mclintock 1977 - 1982
    New York, Ny, Us
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Chris Hardy Skills

Start Ups Internal Audit Business Analysis Business Planning Change Management Mergers And Acquisitions Project Management Business Process Sarbanes Oxley Act Auditing Risk Management Internal Controls Accounting Business Development Business Strategy Due Diligence Entrepreneurship Finance Financial Reporting Forecasting Integration Leadership Management Management Consulting Project Planning Revenue Recognition Strategic Planning Strategy

Chris Hardy Education Details

  • University Of Durham
    University Of Durham
    Social Administration And Anthropology

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