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What a virtual CFO does, what one costs, and how the role differs from a fractional CFO. Plus real rate benchmarks and how to hire in days.
Neil P.
London, UK
Empowering SMEs & Startups for Financial Excellence & Strategic Growth
Driven by an unwavering commitment to convert challenges into growth opportunities, Neil Phillips has carved a niche as an esteemed CFO and consultant. Spearheading financial strategies for SMEs and startups, Neil's expertise encompasses fundraising, enhancing ROI, and instilling operational efficiencies. With a rich career traversing cross-border projects in ~50 countries, leadership roles in global corporations, and a deep acumen in finance and risk management, Neil aligns financial visibility with actionable business intelligence for profitability and scalable success. His approach not only ensures value creation but also champions a culture of comprehensive, data-driven decision-making.
Experience
Trak Global Security Solutions
Fractional CFO
Jun 2024 - Present
BirdsEyeView
Fractional Finance Director
Oct 2023 - Present
NMH Phillips Consulting
Principal Consultant & Director
Sep 2023 - Present
Kei.Ventures
Senior Advisor
Sep 2023 - Present
Continuum Industries
Financial Director
Mar 2024 - Nov 2024
Flock
Finance Consultant
Sep 2023 - May 2024
Flock
Head of Finance
Mar 2022 - Sep 2023
Flock
Financial Controller
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022
The Intern Group
Chief Financial Officer
Nov 2016 - Jul 2021
AIG
Project Manager - Financial Transformation
Jun 2013 - Nov 2016
- Leading several projects to transform the finance department of AIG, these include:
- Leading the LAC region in a global SAP implementation project.
- Leading a global project to reduce the number of manual journal entries.
- Leading two other major projects for the Latin America region to advance the submission of management reporting data and streamline the inter-company reporting process.
- The above projects involved directly managing a team in the Latin America region and coordinating a global team for the rest of the world.
AIG
Financial Controller
Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
AIG
Sub Regional Controller
Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
AIG
Internal Audit
Aug 2007 - Oct 2009
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited
Risk Consultant
Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
Deloitte
Audit Senior
Sep 2004 - Jun 2006
Numerica Plc
Auditor
Sep 2001 - Aug 2004
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