Group level CFO with more than twenty years experience in the global financial services sector. I have built and led large and diverse finance teams in multiple international organisations with 400+ staff operating in 45 different countries. I have contributed to development and accelerated growth in multiple businesses improving operational performance whilst enhancing corporate governance, transparency and financial structure.
My strength is to engage directly in the business to enable and drive strategy and the performance agenda. I have developed business focused finance capabilities, led strategy development and completed successful mergers and acquisitions, balance sheet re-financing and cost restructuring programmes.
I now spend some of my time working as an advisor to businesses and their boards helping them achieve their goals.
Non Executive Director @ FUNDING XCHANGE brings transparency and efficiency to small business lending. By submitting a simple request for funding, borrowers are introduced to a world of lenders, all competing for your business. From August 2015 to Present (5 months) London, United KingdomFounding Partner @ From January 2015 to Present (1 year) London, United KingdomMentor, Financial Talent Executive Network (F-TEN) @ Provide mentoring and development coaching for aspiring senior finance professionals as part of the ICAEW's F-TEN programme.
F-TEN® is a unique business leadership, mentoring and peer-to-peer network programme designed for ambitious senior finance professionals targeting a group CFO or equivalent-level role. From December 2012 to Present (3 years 1 month) London, United KingdomCommittee Member @ Members of the Committees oversee the operations of a large and vibrant private members club, focused on motoring, giving guidance and support to the Club Secretary and Executive Management team as part of the governance process.
- review of clubhouse operations, capital expenditure and annual budget
- development of digital enablement strategy and oversight of communication plans From 2011 to Present (4 years) London, United KingdomGroup Chief Financial Officer @ From February 2013 to January 2015 (2 years) London, United KingdomInternational Financial Controller & Chief Financial Officer @ From April 2008 to February 2013 (4 years 11 months) London, United KingdomRegional Financial Controller, Emea @ From September 2005 to April 2008 (2 years 8 months) London, United KingdomChief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy @ From February 2002 to September 2005 (3 years 8 months) Finance, Strategy, Business roles @ From 1995 to 2002 (7 years) Manager @ From 1991 to 1995 (4 years)
Alexander Filshie is skilled in: Strategy, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Financial Audits, Banking, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial Planning, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Board Governance