Summarising below my Depth & Breadth, What I do and In-Demand Skills supported by testimonials covering my entire career and professional work-life.
CFO and Finance Experience in a nutshell
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- Arrange debt financing and equity where needed;
- Assist in formulating future strategic direction and supporting tactical initiatives;
- Construct and monitor reliable control systems;
- Develop investment and capital strategy ;
- Develop Investor Relations Strategy supported by articulating messaging and roadshows through engagement that benefits strategic growth and development;
- Develop financial strategies;
- Develop high-stakes financial models;
- Develop performance measures supporting strategic direction;
- Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies;
- Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements;
- Establish and maintain good relationships with key customers, prospects suppliers, funders and investors;
- Implement operational best practices;
- Lead all steps of mergers and acquisitions involving developing business cases; oversee due diligence; conduct financial impact analysis, financial value assessments, negotiate acquisitions; plan, organize, solicit funding, review funding options and execute business integration;
- Manage capital and budgeting processes;
- Manage the accounting department;
- Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry;
- Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans;
- Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts;
- Oversee employee bonus and benefit plans;
- Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems;
- Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary & associate companies and foreign operations;
- Oversee the issuance of financial information; review and report financial results to the CEO, Board, Suppliers, Funders, Investors, and Banks;
- Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team;
- Represent the company externally with funders and other significant stakeholders;
- Supervise all contractual agreements;
- Establishment of financial policies and procedures;
- Oversight of internal staff and external consultants;
- Preparation of financial statements and MD&A;
- Oversight of company equity plans;
- Oversight of company IT infrastructure;
- Facilities Management and Corporate Records Storage Arrangements;
- Preparation of Audit Committee Package and presentation;
- Preparation of Annual Report and information circular
Work with external auditors; - Manage Treasury functions;
- Oversight of Tax filings;
- Preparation of news and press releases;
- Attend Board of Directors meetings;
- Preparation and presentation of the annual budget;
- Oversight of legal documents for partners, vendors, and banks;
- Forecasting and business case modeling;
- Work with CEO, directors, and Board on strategy;
- Coordination of public and private financings
Investor and government relations pursuant to Securities Laws; and - Understand and mitigate key elements of the business- and group’s risk profile
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Key CFO and Finance Skills
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- 20 + years of experience in senior-level finance and accounting positions, with strategic planning and execution and partnering with executives and funders;
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- Experience with contracts, negotiations, and change management;
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- Experience working in a growing multinational, with Canadian, American and international subsidiaries; and with knowledge of government financial regulations;
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- Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, RED and S&OP;
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- Good knowledge of best practices in internal controls;
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- High level of written and oral communication skills;
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- Knowledge of tax and regulations impact structure and operations;
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- Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management;
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- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills;
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- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to conduct commercial transactions;
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- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills;
- University degree in Finance, Accounting and Investment Management;
- Excellent perceptive skills reading the audience and situation(s); and
- A well-defined sense of striking a balance between diplomacy, assertiveness, and participative management, including negotiations, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
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