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Juan J. Lopez

Fractional CFO (Greater Boston)

Juan is a seasoned finance executive and accomplished business leader who is highly regarded, assertive, and influential with strong executive presence and exemplifies the art of collaboration with a “team first” approach and “growth mindset”. He has an extensive finance career spanning over two decades in strategic corporate financial management with outstanding business acumen across multiple industries. Juan has a passion for driving profitable growth through strong business partnering with entrepreneurs/CEOs and a core focus on leadership, operational and commercial excellence, FP&A, data analytics/automation, M&A, working capital & cash flow management, fundraising, investor relations, and exit strategies among others.

Juan has a comprehensive background, directing all-controlling, finance, risk mgmt., treasury, tax, IR, legal, HR, IT and facilities functions at fast growing global companies. Throughout his career, Juan has led successful business turnarounds, scale-ups, fundraising, and M&As (spanning from startups to fortune 500, both public and private, as well as VC and PE backed) across different industries including life sciences-pharma/biotech/healthtech AI, consumer products, SaaS, renewable energy, commercial construction, distribution-project management, professional services, lighting, specialty chemicals, semiconductors as well as R&D and manufacturing among others.

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Track record highlights

  • Led global expansions of 2 life sciences companies/businesses from US to Europe (including the opening of a subsidiary). Additionally, led global fundraising and roadshows initiatives leading to successfully close two multi-million dollar rounds.
  • Led and managed complex working capital strategies created as a result of the implementation of Tariffs in the industry to mitigate operational and cash flow risks. Successfully drove double-digit productivity increase and freed up cash flow levels by 20+% securing an 8-digit multi-million dollar debt financing.
  • Led M&A (buy & sell-side) strategy and all financial due diligence of Fortune 500 and privately held companies and the subsequent integration of business processes and financial initiatives in different work streams.
  • Led successful change management and business restructuring initiatives driving operational excellence resulting in a multi-year, top and bottom line double-digit CAGR (~4x rev multiple)
  • CFO of multiple growing companies (from startup to Fortune 500) in different industries. Active Board Member advising SMEs and growing companies.

Sector Experience

  • Healthcare: CRO, Pharma, Biotech, HealthTech AI, Dental Services
  • Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Specialty Chemicals, Storage, Distribution
  • Technology, Media & Telecoms: Semiconductors, SaaS, HighTech
  • Mining, Resources & Energy: Lighting, Renewables, Sustainable Materials
  • Retail & Consumer Products: Promotional Products
  • Not-for-Profit: Life Sciences
  • Construction: Commercial Construction

Juan's specialist skills

Strategic Thinker

Senior business partner and trusted advisor to leadership teams and Boards. Tailored and comprehensive strategy development aligned with business goals. Partnered with sales and operations to drive top and bottom line growth.

Corporate Finance

Key corporate liaison with legal, Boards, banking, and investor community. Stewardship of capital allocation, fundraising strategies, and managed key stakeholders.

Profit Improvement

Understanding market dynamics, identifying key growth levers, and driving initiatives to achieve operational and commercial excellence as well as implementing process improvement methodologies to maximize margins

Cash Flow Improvement

Implementing strategies to manage and optimize working capital, minimizing disruptions, and maximizing liquidity during challenged and fluctuating market conditions.

Exit Planning

Working with business owners/founders/CEOs to maximize company valuations and position them for successful exits.

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