Alan Thomas In 60 Seconds...

A seasoned CFO with extensive experience across diverse industries in both the private and public sectors, Alan brings a strong financial and operational background to drive excellence and growth. With a keen ability to identify key business drivers, Alan excels in strategic planning and develops tailored value-creation strategies. Known for building strong stakeholder relationships, Alan is dedicated to empowering teams to reach their full potential.

Specialist Skills

Business Planning

Develops strategic and operational plans that align with key business outcomes, driving efficiency, growth, and long-term success.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Creates comprehensive financial roadmaps with a focus on KPIs, ensuring the organization prioritizes what truly matters. Drives profitability through revenue optimization strategies and effective cost controls.

Leadership

Coaches teams by fostering a growth mindset and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Develops and nurtures key stakeholder relationships.

Cash Flow Improvement

Implements proactive strategies to prevent cash shortages, ensuring liquidity and securing sustainable funding for ongoing business operations and growth.

Corporate Finance

Experienced in IPOs, public offerings of debt, and private placements.

Track Record Highlights

  • Led and facilitated strategic planning sessions with executive leadership and finance teams to ensure organizational and strategic alignment.
  • Achieved a $10M annual expense reduction through operational efficiency reviews of procurement/contracts, facilities, and staffing.
  • Increased revenue by 50% over 3 years through regional planning sessions, SKU reviews, and pricing strategies.
  • Implemented a provincial-wide ERP system to improve efficiencies, drive cost savings, and ensure adequate tracking of operational metrics/KPIs.
  • Successfully completed a joint Biotech IPO (NASDAQ/TSX), including SOX compliance.

Sector Experience

  • Healthcare: Biotech and Pharmaceutical
  • Insurance
  • Government: Federal, Provincial
  • Services: Transportation and Logistics

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