Richard Francis

Senior Vice President, CFO

Professional Overview
Richard Francis is an accomplished financial executive with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. As the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Peloton Consulting Group, he leverages his deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, and corporate finance to drive strategic initiatives and ensure financial success.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Senior Vice President and CFO at Peloton Consulting Group, Richard is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. He plays a critical role in developing and executing the firm's financial strategy, ensuring effective resource allocation and financial controls. Under his leadership, Peloton has achieved consistent revenue growth and improved financial performance.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Peloton, Richard held several senior finance roles at leading life sciences organizations, including Genuity Science, PAREXEL International, and Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics. He has a proven track record of driving financial transformation, optimizing ERP systems, and aligning finance functions with broader business objectives. As the Corporate Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at PAREXEL, Richard led the implementation of a global ERP system and streamlined the company's financial reporting processes, resulting in enhanced business intelligence and decision-making capabilities.

Academic Background
Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership programs at leading business schools, further strengthening his strategic and operational expertise.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• ERP implementation and optimization

• Corporate finance and treasury management

• Mergers, acquisitions, and integration

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Strategic business partnering

• Performance management and optimization

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Richard has played a pivotal role in driving financial transformation and operational excellence within the organizations he has served. At Genuity Science, he spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP system and streamlined the company's financial reporting processes, enabling improved decision-making and enhanced profitability. As the Corporate Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at PAREXEL, he led the global implementation of a new ERP system, which resulted in more robust financial controls, increased transparency, and greater business agility.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, proven track record of success, and deep industry expertise, Richard Francis is a strategic and influential financial leader. In his current role as the Senior Vice President and CFO at Peloton Consulting Group, he is well-positioned to continue driving financial excellence, operational optimization, and sustainable growth for the firm and its clients.