Mazars is a leader in providing transaction support, financial modelling and professional training services to the global infrastructure market. Our 120-strong specialist team offers a full range of financial modelling, transaction support, training and assurance services to both the public and private sectors. We are one of the few firms who combine market leading expertise with deep knowledge of our chosen sectors, and uniquely, we can deliver that capability globally as one integrated team. Our knowledge of these sectors is backed up with market-leading expertise in the following areas:● We are the market leader in financial model audit assessing the robustness of any model● We are world leaders in financial modelling employing the Corality modelling standard ● We have considerable experience in transactional support both before and after bids● We offer a wide range of valuations services to funds, governments, developers and investors ● We offer bespoke professional training for financial modelling and specific sectors As the Head of Global Development I lead the design, management and execution of the global growth strategy supporting the regional and service line leads of the business.At a high level this is achieved on 3 fronts:Strategic Projects- Defining, structuring and pitching projects and initiatives of strategic relevance to the business Benchmarking - Disseminating competitive analysis into the business and identify potential growth opportunities - Staying abreast of economic, social and regulatory trends and distil implications for the business Business Development - Directly managing Global Key Client relationships- Origination, due diligence and pitching for new client business - Maintaining close relationships with industry peers in legal, technical advisory, banking etc.Contact me on michael.michaelides@gif.mazars.com or +44(0)7426874491 to find out how we can assist on your next project.

Corality Financial Group is an analytical consultancy specialising in financial modelling, transaction support, financial model audits and professional training courses for corporate and project finance participants. With offices in London, Sydney and New York we worked with organisations of all sizes, globally. Our team understands the obligations of large multi-billion dollar projects as well as the requirements of small and medium size firms and we tailor our services to suit each client and project.We have provided clients with the right analytical tools for them to identify and mitigate risk, increase profitability and make better informed decisions. Our work covered a wide scope from financial model audits for projects, bid support for PPP/P3, bespoke model development and/or conversion( bid model to operational) as well as tailored in-house financial modelling training.The foundation of our competitive advantage has always been our robust SMART modelling methodology, our team of highly analytical transaction/commercial experts and our cost-effective and flexible engagement terms.As the Managing Director of the EMEA region I had sole responsibility for the P&L and commercial aspects of the regional business, which included developing and implementing the business development and growth strategy, representing Corality in client negotiations, developing strategic partnerships and the continuous development of our service offering and consulting team.

Corality Financial Group is an analytical consultancy specialising in financial modelling, transaction support, financial model audits and professional training courses for corporate and project finance participants. With offices in London, Sydney and New York we worked with organisations of all sizes, globally. Our team understands the obligations of large multi-billion dollar projects as well as the requirements of small and medium size firms and we tailor our services to suit each client and project.We have provided clients with the right analytical tools for them to identify and mitigate risk, increase profitability and make better informed decisions. Our work covered a wide scope from financial model audits for projects, bid support for PPP/P3, bespoke model development and/or conversion( bid model to operational) as well as tailored in-house financial modelling training.The foundation of our competitive advantage has always been our robust SMART modelling methodology, our team of highly analytical transaction/commercial experts and our cost-effective and flexible engagement terms.

Responsible for managing the business relationship with large corporates such as Ernst & Young, Orica, Leighton Holdings, Worley Parsons, Dupont and AXA.Appointed the Global Relationship Executive for Australian-based Large Corporate Accounts . Responsible for centrally managing the global financial relationship with clients in Canada, UK, USA and EMEA. This involved negotiating with the global vendors on behalf of the client, assisting with the structure and hedge rates of cross-border transactions and providing up-to-the-minute reporting to the various regional business leaders.Involved in dual negotiation with both vendors and clients to secure and finance the infrastructure requirements of the client at the best possible capital cost from the vendor. Structuring and selling asset finance deals >$500k with consideration to credit requirements and market conditions.

Tasked with the development and implementation of an instant loan product specifically for the Travel Industry. From lower level in-store training and motivation, to top-level interaction with Flight Centre I was able to quickly turn around the struggling results. I effectively demonstrated that the increase in bottom-line profits that our finance product would provide the group could not be disregarded, especially because of the low-margin nature of their business.

Analysed, improved and documented the operational, financial and logistical procedures of the company. Additionally I assisted the in-house legal team and prepared investment briefs for prospective clients