Niklas Waltasaari

Summary

International management executive with many years experience in Finance and Administration (CFO/Director of Finance) and International Business Development. A bilingual native English-Swedish speaker who has worked in the US, Europe and APAC who thrives in dynamic environments and recognizes the diverse and unique needs and challenges faced when operating in different industries, countries and cultures. Has developed high business acumen and is used to the challenges of high growth environments (sales and personnel) and developing new markets and business models. Provides Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy coaching and motivating individuals, strategic mindset supported by solid financial and business modeling expertise, creative thinker and problem solver, analytical and realistic, reliable and trusted, and accurate communication and reporting. Has worked with VC-funded technology start-ups (pre-IPO thru IPO) thru large established industry-leading corporations, providing strategic management and support to global operations in sales and services, manufacturing and logistics, software/intellectual property and R&D. Skills and General Experience: ———————————————— MBA – International Business, CEFA - Certified European Financial Analyst EFFAS, BA – Economics International Business and Cross-Cultural Management Business Development: Start-Ups, Corporate investments, External Contacts, Internal Processes Strategy and Negotiations Pre-IPO thru IPO Management and Execution Board Reporting and Shareholder Relations Executive Management Team Forecasting, Planning, Analysis and Due Diligence Business Modeling and Valuations Investments and Acquisitions Venture Capital and Private Equity Financial Controls, Corporate Policies and Procedures Accounting, Revenue Recognition and Financial Reporting Budget, Forecast, CAPEX and Cash Flow Management Treasury Management and Banking Audit and Tax Office Management and IT Procurement Legal, Contracts and Documentation HR Administration, Staffing and Recruiting Compensation Structures and Employee Benefit Plans Logistics and Outsourcing Expert Excel, MS Office (PowerPoint and Word), ERP Software Coaching and Motivation CFO, VP Finance, VP Administration, Finance Director, Head of Finance, Director of Strategy, Director of Investments, Business Controller, Business Development, Investment Manager, Corporate Development, Managing Director.