John Parker In 60 Seconds...
Experienced CFO and business advisor with a proven track record of helping business owners drive growth and achieve their strategic goals. John has held senior financial roles in several small to medium-sized enterprises across a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors. He has also spent over 15 years as a public practice accountant and trusted advisor to entrepreneurs.
John brings deep financial insight, operational expertise, and a hands-on approach to supporting business leaders through every stage of growth.
Specialist Skills
Strategic Thinker
Over 30 years experience guiding executive decision-making, governance, and growth as a Corporate Director and C-suite advisor
Business Growth
Scaled revenues from $5M to $30M in three years while maintaining EBITDA margins above 30%
Executive Coaching
Certified coach through the Leader as a Coach program, specializing in developing leaders and strengthening team performance
Budgeting, Cashflow & Forecasting
Develops financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning, investor communications, and funding readiness
Banking Relationship
Leads equity and debt financing initiatives, with a strong focus on building and managing banking relationships. Recently raised $5M in equity for a pre-revenue company
Track Record Highlights
- Led the successful sale of a business to a NASDAQ-listed company
- Built and managed strong banking and investor relationships across multiple businesses
- Served as CFO for a diverse portfolio of companies, driving financial strategy and growth
- Among the early adopters of cloud-based accounting technologies to improve efficiency and scalability
- Spearheaded the development of proprietary software to support business expansion and operational scale
Sector Experience
- Services: Trucking, Industrial & Financial & Professional Services
- Manufacturing Transport Logistics: Beverage, Heating Appliance Manufacturer and Exporter
- Government Defence: Government Services Contracting
- Health Care: Clinics
- Finance: Banking Services
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