A seasoned expert in virtual CFO and FP&A services with years of experience in contract work, remotely or on location. Core competencies:• MODELLING: Design and development of financial planning and analysis models for budgeting, scenario planning, management reporting, KPIs, capacity management, monitoring and financial control;• VALUATION: Analysis and valuation of companies, projects, capital assets and funding in a corporate finance capacity, including M&A and leveraged buyouts;• STRATEGY: Utilizing financial analysis to support strategic planning, including growth plans, resource allocation, pricing strategies and cost cutting;• PROCESSES: Structuring, optimization and running of the finance function, systems and processes, including cost control and data accuracy;• LEADERSHIP: Building, training and leading of lean and efficient finance teams.Successful track record in:▪ Transforming finance departments from a back office transactions unit to a performance driving business partner, focused on value creation;▪ Creating financial planning and analysis units responsible for KPI structuring, integrated management reporting, budgeting and forecasting;▪ Identifying and resolving pricing and cost deficiencies for a successful turnaround to profit and cash generation;▪ Creating effective, simple-to-use across-department Excel and Google Spreadsheet tools that improve speed, efficiency and control of operations;▪ Leading organizational culture change by introducing financial understanding and big picture awareness across departments.