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Over 15 years’ experience within leadership roles for technology related businesses as CFO/Finance Director managing the finance and legal function of businesses that have operated at B2B, B2B2C and B2C verticals. Experienced working with a number of revenue models including recurring enterprise licensing, SAAS and professional services and have a strong understanding of the associated costs and risks. Multiple sector experience including Fin-Tech, Health-Tech, Reg-Tech, Secure-Tech, Content Management and Mobile Tech.Overseen the rebuilding of the finance function for on a number of business and able to influence the development teams to ensure the finance teams requirements are factored into the user on-boarding process (including identifying the right payment systems and GDPR).Experienced working with (and hiring) key executives including CEO, CTO, COO, VP Engineering, CRO, Head of Sales, VP Product etc. Key experiences including:a. Developing financial controls, processes and systems.b. Working alongside VC and PE investors and their reporting requirements.c. Leading the fund-raising process (Series A - E).d. Deep understanding of SAAS, B2B and B2C revenue models and their associated risks.e. Identifying and managing strategic commercial partnerships.f. Investor presentations, writing shareholder updates and managing shareholders.h. Complex financial modelling.k. Exit planning and valuations.Executive Leader  Interim CFO  SAAS  B2B  Enterprise Licensing  Financial Systems  Complex Financial Modelling  Financial Reporting & KPI's  Due Diligence  Leadership  Fintech  RegTech  Content Management  Mobile Applications  Change Management  Commercial Negotiator  Venture Funding  Venture Debt  Corporate Acquisition  Turnaround strategy  Strategic Product & Partner Options  Trade Sale Process  Shareholder Management  Cash-flow management  Treasury  Shareholder Management