
Christopher
Corporate Development/Financial Planning Analyst
London, United Kingdom
A CGMA|ACMA qualified professional with 6 years experience in M&A, Portfolio Management & Financial Planning & Analysis where I have specialized in company financial analysis, corporate valuations, due diligence, investment & project appraisals. My top skills include financial analysis, modelling, due diligence, project appraisal, problem solving and the presentation of effective information. I am level-headed and will always give my utmost to ensure the outcome is delivered timeously and to a high standard.
Domain experience
Relevant Total Experience: 6 years
Seniority Level: Associate
Sector Experience:
IT Services Multi-Utilities Software and Services Technology Hardware and Equipment Water UtilitiesSkills
Skilled in: Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Technical Due Diligence, Term Sheet, M&A Negotiations, Bolt-on acquisitions, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Buy-and-Build, Controlling, Value Creation & Enhancement, Strategic Finance, Exit Readiness, M&A Marketing Materials, Financial Modeling, Company Valuation
Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Languages: English
Work Experience
Sebata Holdings Limited | Semantic Capital
Corporate Development Associate
●01/01/2017
- Now
Successful disposal of 4 group assets including the NOSA Group to Carlyle Private Equity (c. USD 40 Million). Successfully closed on 2 acquisitions in the Technology sector (FIDO Tech & Melior AI), including successful exit from FIDO Tech Investor Preparation/Engagement: Developed detailed investor memorandums and financial presentations, to effectively communicate the strategic rationale and growth opportunities of target companies. Supported senior management in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting activities to prep Group assets for sale. Managed investor engagement ensuring effective communication with potential investors. Deal Origination: Successful deal origination through various avenues; market analysis to pinpoint potential targets; cultivation of a network of industry contacts; streamlining origination workflows through implementation of sourcing platforms/systems; lead initial screenings and assessments of potential targets based on strategic fit and reported qualified leads to Investment Committee. Deal Validation/Negotiation: Lead negotiations with target companies to secure favorable terms, including valuation, downside risk mitigation and commercial terms. Developed & reviewed complex financial models for the detailed validation of potential acquisition targets. Preparation and presentation of investment reports submitted to the Investment Committee. Valuation: Performed valuations of listed and unlisted companies using discounted cash flow analysis, comparable market multiples and precedent transaction valuation methodologies. Lead valuation modeling efforts for Group assets providing accurate assessments to potential acquiring entities & acquisition targets. Collaborated with senior management and external advisors to refine and validate valuation assumptions. Presented valuation findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Due Diligence: Oversight and review of commercial, financial & operational due diligence processes. Analysis of financial statements, financial projections, and key performance metrics to validate valuation. Review of key contracts & commercial agreements to identify/mitigate risk factors. Clear reporting of due diligence findings to Investment Committee and Ultimate Beneficial Owner. Deal Execution: Review and negotiation of legal agreements including engagement with external buy-side and sell-side counsel. Review & drafting of execution documents (Share Purchase Agreements, Subscription Agreements & Shareholder Agreements). Facilitated collaboration between acquiring and acquired entities to effectively align objectives. Post acquisition performance tracking against predefined metrics.
Sebata Holdings Limited
Portfolio Manager/FP&A Analyst
●01/09/2020
- 10/06/2022
Preparation of Management Accounts: Preparation, presentation and maintenance of monthly management accounts and related financial analysis for all Group subsidiaries. Designed and developed comprehensive monthly reporting pack, outlining financial performance of each Group entity, using Excel financial modelling and Sage Intelligence Reporter. Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts including sales pipeline, Opex and Capex budgets for all Group subsidiaries. Project Appraisal: Designed and developed multiple financial models to evaluate alternative courses of actions and making specific recommendations to the executive team. Examples include; cost/overhead analysis, debtors/creditors book analysis, break-even analysis, rental/subscription model vs capital outlay & Initial Public Offering versus back door public listing.
Education
CIMA
01/01/2020
- 10/06/2022
Obtained full CGMA designation after completion of 3 years practical experience in line with the CGMA competency framework
CIMA
01/05/2015
- 01/05/2016
Completed the CIMA Operational, Managerial and Strategic Level in May 2015 – May 2016 | First time passes
University of Cape Town
01/01/2013
- 01/12/2015
Courses in Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics & Business Analysis & Governance
University of Stellenbosch
01/01/2010
- 01/12/2013
Undergraduate degree with courses in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Auditing, Taxation, Mercantile Law, Information Systems & Business Management
Licenses / Certificates
CIMA
ACMA/CGMA
●01/03/2020
Sage Intelligence
Excel on Steroids: Formulas & Functions
●01/06/2017
Sage Intelligence
Excel on Steroids: Data Analysis
●01/06/2017
Sage Intelligence
Excel on Steroids: Pivot Tables
●01/06/2017
Sage Intelligence
Sage Intelligence Reporting: Beginners Course
●01/06/2017
Sage Intelligence
Sage Intelligence Reporting: Intermediate Course
●01/06/2017
Sage Intelligence
Sage Intelligence Reporting: Report Design
●01/06/2017
Goalfix: Financial Modellers
Goalfix Advanced Financial Modelling for Investment Evaluation
●01/06/2018
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