Prakash Shah In 60 Seconds
CFO/FD – An entrepreneurial ACA/CFA trained management professional, with strong analytical and strategic planning capability. Working at board level and experienced with investor relations, especially with SME companies. I am experienced in financial management, strategy and fundraising. Deep knowledge of finance and fundraising in the traditional and digital industry.
Specialist Skills
Profit Improvement
Profit and Cashflow. Understanding margins to support pricing and revenue growth. Tracking Sales in more detail to improve management information.
Strategic Thinker
Revenue Growth, Profit improvement, Culture and Functional Structures and business valuations.
Leadership
Running the business as senior finance partner. Running legal, HR, ops and tech infrastructure. Mentoring and coaching staff and building teams.
Raising Funds
Building VC approved financial models, pitch decks, pitching and due diligence.
Business Planning
Introduce improved financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision making.
Track Record Highlights
- Entrepreneurial ACA executive with 20 years of experience in delivering strategic, financial & business leadership.
- Worked with and scaled several high growth disruptive startup technology businesses over 12 years as a portfolio CFO.
- Led funding rounds, implemented processes and systems, built and mentored teams.
- True business partner to the board/investors and C-suite/founders.
- Taken businesses from pre-revenue to multiple 10's of millions turnover, and profitability.
- Other sector experience includes SaaS, software, data science, professional services, industrials, pharma, healthcare, and adtech.
Sector Experience
- Technology, Media & Telecoms: Saas, software, Data Science, Business Analysis, Sustainability/Greentech/Renewables/Transport, Adtech/martech
- Healthcare: Pharmatech, medtech, hospitals, care services
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Lighting tech, controls, software, process automation
What's next?
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