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Steven Cresswell

CFO

Steven is a fractional CFO who brings over 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience across the manufacturing, industrial, consulting, and mining sectors. He has held senior roles in both finance and operations within public, private, and owner-managed companies, providing a practical understanding of how to align financial performance with operational execution.

A collaborative strategist and executive coach, Steven helps organizations navigate growth, transformation, and funding challenges. Known for his integrity and results-driven approach, he builds high-performing teams and trusted partnerships that drive clarity, resilience, and measurable success.

Cresswell is a member of the Central Ontario team providing CFO services to small and medium sized businesses in Durham/Central Ontario.

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Track record highlights

  • Oversaw operational and financial restructuring in a manufacturing enterprise, improving throughput and reducing production costs by double-digit percentages
  • Reduced month-end close timelines by more than 50% through systems modernization and workflow optimization
  • Improved working-capital performance and cash forecasting, strengthening liquidity during expansion and turnaround periods
  • Supported ownership teams through successful business sales, ensuring financial and operational readiness to maximize transaction value
  • Coached and developed multidisciplinary teams across finance and operations to elevate performance, accountability, and communication

Sector Experience

  • Professional & Consulting Services: Financial & Performance Improvement Management, Executive Coaching
  • Manufacturing & Industrial: Fabricated metals, Engineered components, Custom Equipment, and Process-Based production environments, including metal forming and assembly operations
  • Mining & Natural Resources: Battery-mineral and base-metal projects (copper, nickel, tungsten, lithium) across exploration, development, and production

Steven's specialist skills

Financial & Operational Strategy

Developed and executed integrated financial and operational plans to improve productivity, cost control, and profitability across manufacturing and resource operations, driving 15% annual revenue growth and reducing costs by over $250,000 per year

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Strengthened forecasting accuracy and liquidity management, supporting funding raises of over $100 million

Business Transformation

Led restructuring, process redesign, ERP implementation, and business sale preparation initiatives that enhanced operational agility, efficiency, and enterprise value

Leadership Development

Executive coach skilled at building capable, accountable finance and operations teams focused on excellence and collaboration

Stakeholder Relations

Partnered with boards, investors, and lenders to ensure transparency, build confidence, and secure long-term growth capital

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