Strategic Financial Leadership
As a recognized financial leader, I bring a comprehensive approach to financial excellence that balances strategic vision with tactical expertise. My solutions are designed to create lasting value through financial transformation, enhanced controls, and operational excellence.
Value-Driven Financial Leadership
My approach to financial leadership goes beyond traditional CFO responsibilities. I focus on:
- Aligning financial strategy with organizational objectives
- Providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions
- Creating financial frameworks that drive sustainable growth
- Developing high-performing financial teams
Core Expertise Areas
Financial Transformation Leadership
Leading organizations through complex financial transformations requires both strategic vision and attention to detail. I've successfully guided multiple enterprises through significant change initiatives, including:
- ERP implementations and finance system redesigns
- Finance department restructuring and optimization
- Process reengineering and automation initiatives
- Adoption of financial best practices and leading technologies
- Change management and organizational adoption strategies
My approach balances quick wins with sustainable long-term improvements to create lasting financial excellence.
Treasury & Risk Management Excellence
Optimizing capital structure and implementing robust risk management frameworks are essential for financial resilience. My expertise includes:
- Cash flow forecasting and management systems
- Working capital optimization strategies
- Banking relationship management and debt structuring
- Currency and interest rate risk mitigation
- Enterprise risk management framework implementation
- Compliance and internal control enhancement
I bring a balanced approach to risk that protects assets while enabling strategic business opportunities.
M&A Financial Leadership
Mergers and acquisitions present both strategic opportunities and complex financial challenges. My experience includes:
- Financial due diligence and valuation analysis
- Transaction structuring and negotiation support
- Integration planning and synergy realization
- Post-merger financial integration execution
- Financial systems and process harmonization
I approach each transaction with a focus on maximizing value creation while carefully managing risks throughout the M&A lifecycle.
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
Informed decision-making requires sophisticated financial planning and analysis capabilities. I excel at developing:
- Strategic planning frameworks and KPI dashboards
- Financial modeling and scenario analysis tools
- Business intelligence and data visualization solutions
- Capital allocation methodologies
- Performance measurement and management systems
My approach emphasizes turning financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions and organizational performance.
Financial Systems Expertise
I bring extensive experience with a wide range of financial systems and technologies to support organizational excellence.
ERP Systems
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage
Planning & Analysis
Anaplan, Hyperion, Adaptive Planning, Power BI, Tableau
Treasury & Risk
Kyriba, GTreasury, FIS, Bloomberg, BlackLine
Client Testimonials
"Lesley's strategic vision for our financial transformation was exceptional. She not only redesigned our processes but built a culture of financial excellence that continues to serve us well."
CEO, Manufacturing Industry
"During our complex merger, Lesley provided invaluable financial leadership. Her ability to maintain strategic focus while managing intricate details was crucial to our successful integration."
Board Chair, Healthcare Organization
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Let's explore how my financial leadership expertise can help achieve your strategic objectives.