Functional Skills
Procurement
Budgeting
Accounting
Investment Banking
Risk Management
Corporate Finance
Cost Accounting
Investor Relations
Strategic Planning
Business Intelligence
IT Asset Management
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Private Equity Investing
Forecasting / Projections
Venture Capital Investing
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Netsuite
Certifications
CVACertified Veterinary Assistant
Sector Experience
Consumer Goods
Financial Services
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Pharma
Manufacturing
Experience
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIALS, CPAs
Management Consulting
FP&A CONSULTANT
1/2024 - 12/2024
Contract Assignments
• Enabled board-level financial reporting, focusing on trends like churn analysis, ARR growth, and margin improvement to support Series
● fundraising discussions.
• Partnered with the CEO and CFO for a SaaS company to set 5-year financial goals, focusing on ARR growth, breakeven timelines, and operating margin improvements.
• Launched a KPI dashboard, tracking metrics like net revenue retention (NRR) and average revenue per user (ARPU), to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing and customer success strategies.
• Conducted a mix of DCF valuation and market comparable to support a strategic buyer's acquisition decision, determining an equity value of $225 million, driven by identified operational synergies and market share expansion.
• Highlighted $35 million in synergy value from procurement savings and enhanced production capacity, strengthening the client's investment case and financing strategy.
• Enabled board-level financial reporting, focusing on trends like churn analysis, ARR growth, and margin improvement to support Series
● fundraising discussions.
• Partnered with the CEO and CFO for a SaaS company to set 5-year financial goals, focusing on ARR growth, breakeven timelines, and operating margin improvements.
• Launched a KPI dashboard, tracking metrics like net revenue retention (NRR) and average revenue per user (ARPU), to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing and customer success strategies.
• Conducted a mix of DCF valuation and market comparable to support a strategic buyer's acquisition decision, determining an equity value of $225 million, driven by identified operational synergies and market share expansion.
• Highlighted $35 million in synergy value from procurement savings and enhanced production capacity, strengthening the client's investment case and financing strategy.
ELLISON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Finance
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC FINANCE
12/2022 - 1/2024
(Healthcare / Life Sciences) Dec. 2022 – Jan. 2024, Santa Monica, CA
• Built Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis and reporting cadence for $1.2 billion operations in the US and UK leading to a 15% reduction in capital expenditures by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost saving initiatives, and communicated results to management, board, and investors.
• Managed monthly forecasts and multi-year financial planning for 6 focus areas and 32 research projects, achieving a 17% reduction in operating expenses.
• Developed budgeting & forecasting models and led the implementation of software and ERPs like NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).
• Successfully oversaw internal accounting controls, managed the financial closing process, handled cash management, coordinated with auditors, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards, thereby maintaining financial integrity and accuracy.
• Developed and coached a high-performing finance and business intelligence team, enhan
• Built Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis and reporting cadence for $1.2 billion operations in the US and UK leading to a 15% reduction in capital expenditures by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost saving initiatives, and communicated results to management, board, and investors.
• Managed monthly forecasts and multi-year financial planning for 6 focus areas and 32 research projects, achieving a 17% reduction in operating expenses.
• Developed budgeting & forecasting models and led the implementation of software and ERPs like NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB).
• Successfully oversaw internal accounting controls, managed the financial closing process, handled cash management, coordinated with auditors, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards, thereby maintaining financial integrity and accuracy.
• Developed and coached a high-performing finance and business intelligence team, enhan
MEGAMEX, HORMEL FOODS (Manufacturing)
Finance
HEAD of FP&A
3/2021 - 11/2022
• Led strategic financial initiatives, optimizing resource allocation to achieve $1B in net revenue and $90M in operating profit across core products (1500 SKUs), freshreized business, and frozen meals.
• Developed and implemented an efficient Annual Operating Plan and budgeting process, creating custom financial models with cross departmental collaboration, resulting in improved accuracy and alignment across the organization.
• Collaborated with the CFO and accounting team to revamp the cost accounting process, introducing an advanced hedging strategy for avocado costs, which reduced raw material price volatility by 12% and secured $1.8 million in annual savings.
• Spearheaded a comprehensive review of labor and overhead allocations, leading to a 7% reduction in operational costs, while optimizing workforce utilization across three manufacturing plants.
• Acted as a strategic trusted business partner, collaborating closely with particular Business Units like demand planning to det
• Developed and implemented an efficient Annual Operating Plan and budgeting process, creating custom financial models with cross departmental collaboration, resulting in improved accuracy and alignment across the organization.
• Collaborated with the CFO and accounting team to revamp the cost accounting process, introducing an advanced hedging strategy for avocado costs, which reduced raw material price volatility by 12% and secured $1.8 million in annual savings.
• Spearheaded a comprehensive review of labor and overhead allocations, leading to a 7% reduction in operational costs, while optimizing workforce utilization across three manufacturing plants.
• Acted as a strategic trusted business partner, collaborating closely with particular Business Units like demand planning to det
SWEEGEN INC (Biotech Manufacturing)
Finance
HEAD of FP&A
7/2019 - 2/2021
• Led the reporting and financial analysis function for a group of biotech companies valued at $2.3 billion, and standardized the reporting process globally in NA, LATAM, EMEA and AsiaPac.
• Managed investor relations and M&A, maintaining an investor data room and supporting fundraising and growth initiatives. Provided strategic financial insights, led capital acquisition, and handled valuations, due diligence, and negotiations through to closing.
• Managed investor relations and M&A, maintaining an investor data room and supporting fundraising and growth initiatives. Provided strategic financial insights, led capital acquisition, and handled valuations, due diligence, and negotiations through to closing.
ENDURE CAPITAL (VC Fund)
Finance
DIRECTOR, FP&A AND INVESTOR RELATIONS
1/2014 - 7/2019
• Played a pivotal role in fundraising efforts, developed investor pitch materials and presentations, atracting $8.2 million in addition commited capital for a $100M venture capital fund.
• Enhanced EBITDA margin by 22% through diligent cost analysis, OPEX and CAPEX management, and strategic financial decisions. Served as a management consultant to portfolio companies, providing assessments, recommendations, and identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities for industries like manufacturing, SaaS, Technology, and real estate.
• Implemented KPI dashboards and performance metrics to monitor portfolio companies' health and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Successfully managed relationships with a diverse group of investors, including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
• Organized and led investor meetings, presentations, and due diligence processes, effectively communicating fund strategy, performance, and investment opportunities.
• Enhanced EBITDA margin by 22% through diligent cost analysis, OPEX and CAPEX management, and strategic financial decisions. Served as a management consultant to portfolio companies, providing assessments, recommendations, and identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities for industries like manufacturing, SaaS, Technology, and real estate.
• Implemented KPI dashboards and performance metrics to monitor portfolio companies' health and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Successfully managed relationships with a diverse group of investors, including institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.
• Organized and led investor meetings, presentations, and due diligence processes, effectively communicating fund strategy, performance, and investment opportunities.
MISR ASSET MANAGEMENT (Private
Finance
FP&A SENIOR MANAGER
2/2010 - 4/2014
• Restructured a $3 billion direct investment portfolio, conducting the BCG model approach. Developed and implemented business plan for $300M SME fund issued by the government.
• Restored 5 frozen subsidiary businesses to productivity and achieved a $15.5 million capital gain through a successful divestiture.
• Restored 5 frozen subsidiary businesses to productivity and achieved a $15.5 million capital gain through a successful divestiture.
CONCORD INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS GROUP (Investment Banking)
Finance
MANAGER, CORPORATE FINANCE
1/2003 - 2/2010
• Contributed to managing a $2.4 billion government equity portfolio.
• Played a key role in a successful $250 million merger of a flat steel manufacturing Company.
• Played a key role in a successful $250 million merger of a flat steel manufacturing Company.