Christopher Ellis
Senior Consultant | Fractional CFO
San Diego, California, United States
Professional Overview
Christopher Ellis is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant and Fractional CFO at CBIZ, where he leverages his expertise to provide strategic financial guidance and operational support to a diverse portfolio of clients.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Senior Consultant and Fractional CFO at CBIZ, Christopher is responsible for providing high-level financial and strategic advisory services to mid-market companies across various industries. He collaborates closely with executive teams to develop and implement financial strategies, streamline operations, and drive sustainable growth. Christopher's hands-on approach and analytical mindset enable him to identify and address complex financial challenges, ultimately delivering measurable business impact for his clients.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Christopher held several senior finance positions, including Senior Finance Business Partner at British Airways, Group Head of Finance and Acting CFO at B&S Group, and Finance Director at Atlantic Productions. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a strong understanding of financial management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, allowing him to contribute to the strategic and operational success of the organizations he has served.
Academic Background
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, where he specialized in Accounting and Finance. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed various professional development programs in leadership, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Financial reporting and controls
- Business process optimization
- Strategic decision-making
- Cross-functional team leadership
Professional Impact
During his tenure at British Airways, Christopher played a key role in implementing a new commercial finance operating model, which resulted in improved financial visibility and decision-making across the organization. At B&S Group, he successfully led the finance function as the Acting CFO, guiding the company through a critical period of transition and laying the foundation for long-term growth.
Conclusion
With his extensive finance and accounting expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and proven track record of driving organizational success, Christopher Ellis is well-equipped to provide exceptional strategic and financial advisory services to his clients at CBIZ. He is committed to helping mid-market companies navigate complex challenges, optimize their financial operations, and achieve their long-term growth objectives.
