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Experienced Fractional CFO

Fractional CFO | AI-Driven Finance Transformation Leader

Southeast Asia

Description

This executive is a pragmatic, hands-on fractional CFO with over two decades of leadership in finance. Specializing in financial restructuring, board-ready reporting, and performance management, this leader excels at establishing trustworthy finance functions across multiple jurisdictions. With deep expertise in AI-driven modernization, the executive has led complete buy-side M&A processes and corporate development for fast-growing, founder-led technology and AI services companies. Their builder mindset and ability to deliver as a sole finance leader bring clarity and confidence to boards and senior teams.

Key Roles

  • •Established full finance operations across several countries for a rapidly growing AI and SaaS group, overseeing accounting, controllership, tax, treasury, payroll, AR/AP, and consolidation
  • •Led buy-side acquisition processes for international targets, including valuation, due diligence, integration, and new market entity formation in Asia
  • •Managed SOX compliance, internal controls, and IFRS reporting for a multinational telecommunications merger
  • •Modernized finance operations through AI-enabled workflow improvements and change management, building efficient and scalable organizations
  • •Served as a trusted fractional CFO and advisor to founders and boards demanding rapid clarity and reliable financial storytelling

Meet Me

Hi, I’m a finance leader who thrives on turning complicated and messy financial situations into clear, trustworthy narratives that leadership can act on confidently—whether through financial cleanup, building board-ready reporting, or deploying AI-driven finance transformations. I bring a builder’s mindset with hands-on experience across multiple countries and industries, comfortable working as the sole finance function or alongside leadership to guide growth and M&A initiatives.

Personas

Financial Builder & Cleanup Expert

  • •Rebuilds and rescues finance functions from the ground up for scaling enterprises
  • •Implements reliable accounting, controllership, and consolidation processes trusted by board members
  • •Transforms close and reporting cycles to deliver timely and accurate financial insights

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Excels at joining complex, scaling companies where foundational financial clarity and control are lacking and rapidly putting in place scalable, trusted finance functions. This executive’s unique blend of hands-on operational expertise, multinational experience, and AI-focused modernization empowers finance teams to drive fast growth and strategic acquisitions.

Functional Skills

Financial Operations & Reporting
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Accounting and Controllership- Built end-to-end finance functions managing accounting, close processes, tax, treasury, payroll, and AR/AP across multiple jurisdictions.
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Board and Investor Reporting- Designed and delivered clear, accurate, and insightful reporting packages tailored to founders, boards, and investors.
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Financial Modelling & FP&A- Developed forecasting, budgeting, and financial models used for real-time leadership decision-making.
M&A and Corporate Development
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Buy-Side M&A Execution- Led full-cycle acquisitions involving valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration for international expansion.
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Entity Incorporation and Market Entry- Managed regulatory and operational challenges to establish new market entities, including entry into Asian markets.
Finance Modernization & AI
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AI-Driven Process Improvement- Implemented AI solutions to enhance finance workflows, automate routine tasks, and increase accuracy and speed.
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Change Management- Led adoption of new technologies and streamlined processes to future-proof finance functions.

User Manual

Best engaged with clear objectives around improving financial clarity, controls, or scaling finance functions. Values direct communication and rapid alignment on priorities. Thrives in lean environments owning end-to-end finance delivery while partnering effectively with founders and boards to enable growth. A builder who combines advisory with hands-on implementation.

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Education

Education not available

Focus Areas

Financial CleanupBoard-Ready ReportingPerformance ManagementFinancial ModellingAI-Driven Finance TransformationM&A ExecutionCorporate Development

Industries

SaaSAI ServicesTechnologyMultijurisdictional Finance

Geographical Coverage

Southeast AsiaAustraliaUnited KingdomUnited StatesSouth Asia

Stage

Growth StageScale-upFounder-Led Companies

Personal Interests

Personal Interests not available

Certifications

CPA AustraliaCGMA
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