Cross Functional Business Development
Resume:
Diana Dalli
*******@**********.*** • 737-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/dianadalli • Austin, TX, 78750, US Senior Finance and Operational Executive
Accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience in finance and business operations management to meet and exceed organizational objectives.
Proven success in managing finance operations, improving business processes, conducting integrated baseline reviews, and finalizing investment decisions. Instrumental in understanding key business drivers and strategic vision to identify trends, interpret results, and simplify reporting and analysis. Demonstrated history of performing financial accounting, planning, and forecasting/budgeting. Well-versed in managing, leading, and mentoring various team members to excel in financial goals. Stellar record of reducing cost and enlarging business growth by introducing new certified financial standards. Adept at performing strategic asset management. Recognized for building and maintaining constructive relationships at all levels. Out-of-the-box thinker and creative problem-solver with exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, relationship-building, time- management, attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills. Areas of Expertise
• Finance Management
• Business Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Process Improvement
• Research & Analysis
• Business Acumen
• Cost Containment
• Project Management
• Team Building & Leadership
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Strategic Planning & Execution
Career Experience
Dalli Solutions LLC, USA 2022 - Present
Fractional CFO
Leading small or medium companies with a wealth of experience across different domains without burdening the companies with exorbitant costs but yet again providing them with professional financial structure, elevating the companies to the next level to secure future growth.
Catena Media INC, USA 2021 – 2022
VP Finance North America
Initiated strategic business plan to devise North American division as a stand-alone business unit for a potential Stock Exchange listing within the United States. Hired new personnel and coached cross-functional stakeholders to achieve ultimate objective.
• Expanded business by structuring North American side of business after the company achieved 60% of the revenue growth over three years just within North America.
• Devised and deployed robust strategies.
• Implemented and oversaw robust process for tax filings and compliance (Nexus Tax Compliance) with over 10 different States; continuously expanded due to business growth within the United States. Catena Media PLC, MALTA 2019 – 2021
Operational CFO
Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets. Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials. Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze Page 2 3
company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions. Worked closely with audit team to assess and mitigate operational risks.
• Minimized headcounts by 2% within Finance team by implementing tools for optimized efficiencies.
• Slashed bad debts by nearly 40% by restructuring Finance team and worked closely with cross-functional teams.
• Enhanced cash collection by 15% and improved company’s liquidity to strengthen position with strategic acquisitions.
• Maintained 28% YoY revenue growth by building FP&A department and performing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Wetten.Com Ltd, MALTA 2017 – 2018
Group CFO
Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders. Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting/stewardship of company assets, and ownership of cash management. Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits. Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders, and key partners.
• Downsized organization by 10% of the personnel and boosted margins by 20%.
• Secured $1.6m in new financing for sustainability of startup business by partnering with new investors. Everymatrix Ltd, Romania 2015 – 2017
Group CFO
Standardized and enhanced business assets across company to achieve common goals. Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity. Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes. Conducted research analysis with cross-functional teams and market research due to the complexity of the business setup, and provided for professiona budgeting/forecasting by executing reporting tools.
• Expedited company’s revenues indirectly by adding new payment solutions for operators.
• Maximized margins by 5% by renegotiating deals with vendors along with augmenting effective internal controls.
• Saved costs by 2% by processing re-engineering with several cross-functional teams due to complexity of business. Nordicbet, Malta 2010 – 2014
Group CFO
Leveraged professional expertise in shifting operations from Estonia to Malta to benefit from tax efficiencies by more than 40%. Identified new potential team members in new country within eight months to ensure process and performance improvement and no disruption within everyday operations. Complied with regulations, company filings, and compliance, while managing 15 different subsidiaries in various countries.
• Attained double digit growth YoY by establishing Business Intelligence unit, KPIs, and business insight.
• Led M&A strategy, merged company with Betsson Group AB for transaction of approximately $85m, which included an earn out of $24M, and successfully closed the deal single handedly. Education
Master’s in Business Administration
Warwick University, Birmingham UK
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA, UK Page 3 3
Certification
Certification IN Strategic CFO, Harvard Business School
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