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Brian Silke In 60 Seconds
I am an experienced, energetic, professional CFO/FD with a track record of growing Irish and Multinational companies using a strategic approach recognising all stakeholders and all key performance indicators. I have founded, developed and sold businesses in the public services/leisure and fintech sectors.
Specialist Skills
Business Planning
Clarify stakeholders objectives and determine best path to achieve them.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Set realistic targets then manage them in line with company objectives – target no surprises.
Exit Planning
Future proof the company in line with owner’s objectives.
Profit Improvement
Strengthen critical growth areas and manage costs.
Strategic Thinker
Collect the relevant information and think through the steps ahead.
Track Record Highlights
- 3 sales of businesses to PLCs.
- Integrated acquired companies into existing company.
- Personally sold €2m per annum in new contracts.
- Drove Fintech virtual cards platform development.
- GDPR implementation program.
Sector Experience
- banking-financial-services, Electronic Money Institution
- services, Market research & sales lead generation
- sport-recreation, Outdoor Play Spaces
- technology-media-telecoms
- manufacturing-transport-logistics