Jasper Noriel Msc Fca Mba Email & Phone Number

Lisbon, Pt

Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Arborea is industrialising photosynthesis to sustainably expand the world’s food supply. Our mission-driven company is accelerating the transition to healthy and sustainable food by developing ground-breaking cell cultivation technologies to produce the most sustainable ingredients and proteins on the planet. Our journey starts with a revolutionary platform to grow photosynthetic microorganisms, the “BioSolar Leaf”, which mimics the functioning mechanisms of real leaves to boost productivity and slash costs and has gained strong traction from the world’s largest food corporations. Following our latest venture capital financing, we are growing rapidly and expanding to make healthy and sustainable food accessible to everyone.As leader of all aspects of Finance at the company, I am responsible for the financial management and reporting for the Arborea Group, providing day to day guidance, support and management of the finance operation, including the improvement of systems, monthly reporting, year end accounts and compliance to all reporting deadlines. I also provide strategic and financial insights, analysis, and advice to help the management team and the Board to shape and deliver Arborea’s growth plans.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Speyside is a multi-national emerging market public policy and corporate reputation specialist that work with leading global companies and organisations to help them achieve market entry and growth. They advise on emerging market issues at a global c-suite level and work through teams on-the-ground to provide deep local market intelligence and implementation support.My role as CFO was to lead on all aspects of Group finance, compliance, administration and the shared service centre in Lisbon, which provides these services to the Global Group companies. This included working with the senior executive leadership team to drive the growth of the Group.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Royal Mail Group is one of the largest listed FTSE 250 employers in the UK with annual revenues of c. £10bn. This includes both domestic logistics and delivery services as well as an expanding international parcel delivery business in Europe and the USA.Reporting to the Group Finance Director for FP&A, my role is to take ownership of Group level reporting and analysis. • Preparing the Finance Review for the Annual Report and Accounts and half year investor reporting;• Working with and managing the multi-location Group FP&A team and delivering reporting requirements such as budgeting, forecasting, Quarterly Business Reviews and ongoing monthly variance reporting to targets• Working closely with the Group CFO, Investor Relations, business unit FP&A, Financial Reporting, Management Information and Compliance teams to fulfill group level analytical and reporting requirements;• Deputising for the Group FP&A Director in her absence to support the Group CFO;• Helping drive ad hoc process improvement projects such as the implementation of a business forecasting tool, rationalising and developing internal management reporting and developing business unit FP&A team performance and responsibilities.• I also acted as interim Head of FP&A for 2 months for the c. £3.5bn revenue UK Parcels business, reporting to the business unit CFO.

London, United Kingdom

Leading the global forecasting and budgeting process for the FTSE 100 listed Group, with annual revenues of c. £1.4bn, including target setting, consolidation, challenging business assumptions and presenting business plans to senior leadership• Managing the Group forecasting and budgeting process and determining any strategic financial modelling requirements with the regional finance teams and executive leadership• Supporting and reviewing the submission of the quarterly forecast and performing variance narrative analysis of the group income statement, balance sheet and cash flow• Delivering consistent, timely, accurate, high quality and insightful financial and board reports to facilitate and support decision making of senior and executive management, including the provision and presentation of the weekly forecast to the Global President• Establishing strong working relationships with senior finance and commercial management teams• Performing ad hoc financial analysis and modelling, such as developing group income statement and M&A scenario planning• Preparing all instructions and process documentation for the forecast process• Managing initiatives to improve forecasting reporting accuracy and quality of information to deliver “best in class reporting” for a multi-national FTSE 100 company, including the designing and implementation of the Rolling Forecast Process and a forecasting tool

London, United Kingdom

Led the preparation of comprehensive financial planning and analysis for Europe and Africa to aid senior management with their decision makingBusiness partnered with senior management at a local and regional level across both finance and operational functions of the business with annual revenues of $1.2bn for the region• Led the EMEA central FP&A team and preparing Monthly Management Reports, including a regular roll-forward of the P&L• Completed monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for submission of forecasts/budgets to the US Parent Company• Prepared the annual budgeting and 3-year plan processes • Performed monthly reviews of business performance, analysing variances against budget / forecast • Key finance business partner of the EVPs and senior leaders for Affiliate, Ad Sales, Programming, Broadcasting, Marketing and Digital EVPs• Prepared other ad hoc analyses for senior management

London, United Kingdom

Led & took ownership of the financial budgeting, forecasting and planning cycles across EMEA, with revenues of $500m • Consolidated the planning and forecasting process across all the local European finance teams• Investigated monthly actuals vs. forecast P&L variances and presenting these to senior business and finance leadership• Provided knowledgeable business insights and improvements to the Managing Director for Europe that enhances revenue and profits• Worked with the central finance team to improve systems and reporting to provide enhanced understanding of key business drivers • Managed a central FP&A team as well as the output of the regional accountants

London, United Kingdom

Led the commercial financial analysis and decision support for AMEX Business Travel Germany, with revenues of $60m. Worked with the country general manager to increase contribution margin profitability to 17% in 2 years from a loss making position • Managed the annual budgeting, financial forecasting and planning process • Business partnered with the market General Manager and his senior leadership team to identify opportunities, drive growth and improve profitability• Led the month-end close process, reviewing market results, identifying risks and opportunities and presenting these to the leadership team• Effectively assessed client profitability to drive business analysis on client and segment level• Worked with the European Finance Director to consolidate and review financial information at an EMEA level• Directly managed a financial analyst but matrix-managed the output of the Germany accounting team

London, United Kingdom

Led & managed the pricing and financial strategy of large-scale B2B products and services sales to blue chip corporate clients. Won and retained a number of large blue chip clients, with recurring revenues of around £200m globally.• Formulated the bid pricing strategy to ensure a balance of competitiveness and financial viability then presenting these to senior stakeholders and clients;• Conducted financial modelling and investment analysis to forecast client revenues and profitability;• Developed winning strategies to up-sell premium revenue and improve client profitability;• Created, enhanced and updated financial model templates and pricing policies;• Worked with and challenged Sales and Client Account managers, directors and vice presidents over bid strategies and financial profitability;• Managed projects and maintained working relationships across international markets and different departments (e.g. sales, operations, contracts, finance); and• Managed a junior financial analyst and leading financial training across different departments.

London, United Kingdom

Performed strategic financial and commercial analysis on a portfolio of real estate companies to assess their profitability and financial viability• Conducted strategic financial analysis through the review of financial statements, business plans and interviews with the Chief Executives, CFOs and boards of directors• Provided analysis on key financial trends, sector analysis and reviewing companies’ capital/debt structures and maintainable earnings• Assessed and prepared business plan proposals, financial models and due diligence reports regarding business plans and corporate transactions such as mergers and restructurings• Prepared and reviewed 30-year financial models and undertaking sensitivities to stress-test financial projections• Valuation of large-scale projects using methods such as the IRR and DCF• Preparing presentations and formal written reports for internal and external bodies such as banks and company boards regarding my assessment of a company’s financial profitability and viability

London, United Kingdom

Performed commercial financial analysis on a portfolio of PFI projects by providing financial modelling, forecasting, planning and budgeting

London, United Kingdom

Conducted financial and accounting analysis on the consolidated P&L movements & trends of the fixed income trading desk• Prepared daily P&Ls, monthly balance sheets and financial forecasts • Provided analysis on P&L movements, trends and variances to forecast• Financial instrument (bonds, interest rate derivatives) valuations• Performing month and quarter end balance sheet verification and close• Business partnering with other business units such as traders, risk and finance

London, United Kingdom

Provided strategic commercial finance advice to corporate clients regarding corporate finance transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, refinancing and IPOs• Performed financial analysis of financial accounts, business plans, forecasts and projections to assess current and future profitability• Valuation and pricing of companies and assets• Worked with various stakeholders and senior management both internally and clients• Prepared financial reports and models for presentation to stakeholders• Managed projects and teams of accountants

London, United Kingdom

Conducted financial and accounting analysis on the consolidated financial statements of the energy trading deskConducted financial and accounting analysis on the consolidated P&L movements & trends of the fixed income trading desk• Prepared daily P&Ls, monthly balance sheets and financial forecasts • Provided analysis on P&L movements, trends and variances to forecast• Financial instrument (energy derivatives) valuations• Performing month and quarter end balance sheet verification and close• Business partnering with other business units such as traders, risk and finance

London, United Kingdom

Provided strategic financial and commercial advice to corporate clients regarding corporate finance transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, refinancing and IPOs• Performed financial analysis of financial accounts, business plans, forecasts and projections to assess current and future profitability• Valuation and pricing of companies and assets• Worked with various stakeholders and senior management both internally and clients• Prepared financial reports and models for presentation to stakeholders• Managed projects and teams of up to 10 junior staff across several sites

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

Cfq, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Mcsi, Investments And Securities

Fca/Aca, Accounting And Finance

Master Of Science (Msc), Management And Internal Auditing, Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration And Management, General, Upper Second Class Honours

Hospitality Management

High School Diploma