Matt J.

Cerebral provides high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive mental health care via a subscription model, leveraging expert clinicians and technology.

• Directed strategic financial planning and analysis to optimize Cerebral's budgeting and forecasting, enhancing the company's ability to scale efficiently.
• Implemented new financial systems and processes that improved reporting accuracy by 30%, providing clearer insights for decision-making.
• Led a finance team in a fast-paced startup environment, emphasizing rigorous audit and compliance practices to support rapid growth.
• Played a pivotal role in securing Series B funding, demonstrating a strong ability to communicate complex financial information to investors.

As an Independent Consultant, I assist social enterprises in establishing effective fundraising platforms and operational strategies, enhancing their ability to generate impact.

• Developed tailored fundraising strategies that increased client revenue by an average of 25%, showcasing a deep understanding of the social enterprise sector.
• Advised on operational efficiencies for a portfolio of clients, resulting in a 15% reduction in operating costs.
• Led workshops and training sessions on financial management and sustainability practices for non-profits, impacting over 100 organizations.

Resilience Lab delivers personalized and accessible mental health care, leveraging technology and a diverse clinical community to improve lives.

• Oversaw financial operations during the acquisition by Cerebral, ensuring a seamless transition and integration of financial systems.
• Implemented cost-control measures that reduced operational expenses by 20% without impacting clinical service quality.
• Managed the financial due diligence process, highlighting areas of financial strength and identifying opportunities for post-merger optimization.

Jabra Hearing empowers millions to hear better through telemedicine and innovative hearing care solutions, benefiting from GN's pioneering audio technology.

• Directed the financial strategy for Jabra Hearing, leading to a 35% revenue increase in the first year by optimizing product pricing and channel strategies.
• Played a key role in the integration of financial systems post-merger with GN, streamlining operations and achieving a 20% efficiency gain.
• Established a financial analysis framework for new product launches, resulting in a more data-driven approach to market entry and a 50% improvement in launch success rates.

Havas Health & You unites leading health and communications networks to make a meaningful difference in health, wellness, and brand experiences worldwide.

• Managed a comprehensive reorganization of the finance and operations departments, leading to a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
• Implemented a new global financial reporting system, enhancing transparency and accountability across the network's agencies.
• Played a strategic role in two major acquisitions, ensuring financial synergy and alignment with Havas Health & You's growth objectives.

The Coalition for Healthcare Communication protects the free flow of accurate and credible health information, promoting informed healthcare decisions and policies.

• Directed the financial operations of the coalition, ensuring compliance with non-profit financial regulations and maximizing funding impact.
• Developed and managed the annual budget, aligning financial resources with strategic initiatives aimed at safeguarding healthcare communication rights.
• Led the financial planning for advocacy campaigns, effectively allocating resources to maximize influence on healthcare policy and regulations.

The College Board is a mission-driven organization broadening access to education and college success through assessments, notably the SAT and Advanced Placement program.

• Developed financial models for new educational programs, showing excellent predictive accuracy and supporting strategic decision-making.
• Collaborated with departments to manage grant funding, ensuring compliance and effective use of resources for program development.
• Played a key role in financial negotiations with educational institutions, securing contracts that expanded access to College Board assessments and resources.

Success Academy Charter Schools is committed to educational equity, offering public charter schooling to 20,000 K-12 students across New York City.

• Spearheaded financial strategies that supported the network's expansion to 50 schools, demonstrating a keen ability to balance growth and fiscal responsibility.
• Enhanced financial reporting mechanisms, providing critical insights into school funding allocations and improving resource utilization.
• Negotiated with vendors and service providers, achieving cost savings that were reinvested into classroom resources and teacher development programs.