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I am a seasoned strategy and finance professional, currently working as Director of a Post-Merger Synergy Program at Rovio, a leading mobile gaming company part of SEGA with sales around $300M/year. With nearly a decade of experience in roles closely tied to the CFO organization, I specialize in driving strategic growth, financial management, and business development initiatives.In my current role, I lead a cross-functional Post-Merger Program "Beacon Growth" designed to realize synergies and drive value creation following our company's acquisition. Managing a team of over 15 people across various functions from Growth Marketing to Analytics, I am responsible for achieving post-merger objectives.Key Areas of Expertise:- Strategy Program Leadership: Leading value creation through synergy and other business projects.- Corporate Strategy Development: Formulating and executing strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage.- Financial & Business Management: Directing planning, analysis, business case modeling, and financial management to support data-driven decision-making.- Mergers & Acquisitions: Involvement across all phases of the M&A process, from acquisition strategy to closing, with two completed deals totaling over $50M in value.- Cross-Functional Leadership: Managing and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful integration, alignment, and synergy realization.- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Skilled in IFRS and statutory reporting with experience as a finance team leader.

Listed skills include Cost Accounting, Sap R/3, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, and 16 others.

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  University Of Tampere

  Accounting And Finance