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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 Utilities

Skills

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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