Skills and experiences
Forecasting, Modeling & Analysis Capabilities
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Creating and maintaining budgets, (rolling) forecasts, cash flows, financial models, (variance) analyses
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Setting performance targets
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Providing deeper, more strategic financial perspective
Strategic Judgment & Vision
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Forward-looking, strategic thinking
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Building value creating initiatives
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Coordinating and negotiating with angel investors, VC and PE
Risk Assessment & Mitigation Skills
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Accurate record keeping per US GAAP
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Understanding business and investor needs
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Managing risks and (resource-scarce) financial position
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Maintaining fast-paced growth without financially over-committing
Balance & Judgment
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Focusing on growth
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Understanding drivers for profitability
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Financial reporting both in- and external
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Analyzing and storytelling with number
Build & Manage Agile Infrastructure
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Building lean financial organizations and systems/ERP from scratch
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Setting up accrual accounting, (recurring) journal entries
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Automating fixed assets, revenue & cost recognition
Intellectual & Functional Dexterity
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Capital structure optimization
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Fundraising, mergers & acquisitions
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Long term planning
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Pricing and product strategy
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Contract evaluation (both procurement and sales)
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Financial expert and jack-of-all-trades