Brian Hoppe In 60 Seconds
Brian Hoppe is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience, having worked extensively with intelligent Boards, CEOs, and Management teams across a diverse array of organizations. From leading the financial operations of the world’s most successful ICT company to fostering growth in SMEs across Australia, China, Japan, and the USA, his expertise knows no bounds.
In his capacity as CFO, Brian is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by professionally developing their strategies and operations. By entrusting him with financial leadership, you can rest assured that he will not only optimize your company’s financial performance but also grant you and your senior management team more time to focus on what truly matters to you.
Specialist Skills
Cash flow Improvement
Cash really is King!
Financial Operations
Power is unleashed by integrating financial operations with business operations
Business Planning
"If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!" Ben Franklin
Leadership
Teaching leaders and managers the financial impact of business decisions
Management Information
Quality decisions through critical and creative thinking using logical analysis
Track Record Highlights
- Served as CFO on 7 senior management teams navigating business cycles of growth (natural and M&A) and of rationalisation
- Rebuilt 3 finance teams, systems and processes to support business growth and improve the quality of business decisions
- Turned around a cashflow crises at several companies by transforming process, managing expenses, inventory, supplier and customer cycle times and financing
- Won new business and improved contract quality by actively engaging with prospective customers to help structure/finance contracts
- Reduced risk and improved strategic success by developing a compliance and risk management system and by setting up an independent Board of Directors
- Negotiated an Advanced Pricing Agreement with the ATO to secure transfer pricing compliance certainty for a mid size multinational
Sector Experience
- Technology, Media & Telecoms
- Engineering
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
- Human Resources & Recruitment
- Agriculture & Farming