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With over 15 years of experience and recognition as a Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer on Upwork, I am your trusted partner in turning visions into victories. From crafting compelling business plans to building financial models that investors can't ignore, I specialize in delivering results that matter. 🎯 Here’s What I Bring to the Table: - Strategic business planning that drives growth. - Feasibility Studies/Market Research - Investor-ready pitch decks that captivate and persuade. - Tailored business proposals designed to win. - Financial Modeling - Expert Virtual CFO services for seamless financial leadership. Having empowered over 200 companies worldwide, I’ve consistently transformed ideas into success stories, setting benchmarks for excellence along the way. Let's create something extraordinary together! 🚀 What sets me apart? Beyond the top-tier ranking, I hold the prestigious Expert-Vetted status on Upwork—an accolade whispered about in large enterprises. It's an exclusive nod to my prowess, visible only to those seeking the absolute best. I don't just crunch numbers; I orchestrate financial symphonies, turning complexities into opportunities. —let's redefine success together.

Being a Certified Scrum Master I have over 7 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Software Business Analyst and Project Manager. During my professional journey, I have successfully managed products from the requirement phase to the launching of the product within the provided constraints. I excel in conducting research and analysis to develop solutions to business problems and help introduce these systems to businesses and their clients. I can help to conduct a proper analysis that can bridge the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. My skills as a software business analyst • Work with clients and technical resources to identify their business problems and develop the right approach and analytical solution • Plan and design simple to semi-complex business processes and system modifications • Make recommendations to improve and support business activities • Gather business requirements through a variety of techniques such as work sessions and interviews then analyze and document client complex business requirements and processes; communicate these requirements to appropriate parties • Create complex test case scenarios to be used in testing; monitor/oversee the testing of business applications to verify that all client requirements are incorporated into the system design • Develop business requirements documents/user stories to support the required modifications • Plan, allocate and monitor work of other business analysts • Understand simple to complex systems and related data to surface actionable insights, demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills • Assist in providing time estimates for project related tasks • Aid in updating process and procedural documentation • Develop basic understanding of technical development cycle of mobile application or web portals • Support QA, UAT and Release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance, etc My competence includes: • Agile Project Management • Software Requirement Gathering • Jira Management • Gap Analysis • Impact Analysis • Road Map • Scope & Cost Baseline • Project Timeline • Change Management • User Guidelines • Story Mapping • Presentations • Prototyping • Flow Diagrams • WBS • Use Cases • Functional & Non-functional Requirements • Planning and Monitoring • Clarifying business idea • Validating requirements • Setting up the collaboration tools • Architecture Diagram • ERD Diagram • UML Class Diagram • Database Model • Sequence Diagrams Software Documentation that I provide: • Software Requirement Specification (SRS) • Detailed Design and Architecture Document • Use Cases • User Stories • Test Cases • Traceability Matrix • User Manuals

I'm an 𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗔-qualified Virtual CFO, Finance Controller, and 𝗛𝗠𝗥𝗖 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 with 𝟭𝟰+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of experience spanning multinational corporations, government-backed ventures, and startups. I'm the Co-Founder of 𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽ê𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 (UK) and Director of Assurance Services at 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀. I hold 𝗨𝗔𝗘 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗨𝗔𝗘𝗖𝗔 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) status, 𝗖𝗣𝗙𝗔 Affiliate designation, and am a licensed 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿. Critically, I am one of the few Upwork accountants registered as an 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗔𝗖𝗦𝗣) with 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 — meaning I can verify director and PSC identities directly and file on your behalf without third-party delays. 🏢 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 ✅ UK Company Formation (Ltd, LLP, PLC) ✅ ACSP Identity Verification for Companies House ✅ Registered Office & Director Services ✅ Annual Accounts, CT600 & Corporation Tax ✅ VAT Registration, Returns & FRS Advisory ✅ PAYE, Payroll & RTI Submissions ✅ Confirmation Statements & CS01 Filings ✅ HMRC Correspondence & Agent Authorisation 🌍 𝗨𝗔𝗘 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 ✅ UAE Company Setup (Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore) ✅ Saudi Arabia, USA & Bahrain Company Formation ✅ UAE Corporate Tax Registration & Returns ✅ UAE VAT Registration, Returns & Compliance ✅ Free Zone Audit & AML Advisory ✅ Zoho Books Setup for UAE Entities 📊 𝗖𝗙𝗢 & 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 ✅ Business Valuations – DCF, EBITDA, Asset-Based ✅ Financial Models – 500+ built across industries ✅ Fundraising Support – $90M+ raised for clients ✅ Investor-Ready Pitch Decks & Business Plans ✅ M&A Advisory, Due Diligence & Exit Strategy ✅ Budgets, Forecasts & Financial Roadmaps ✅ KPI Dashboards & Profitability Analysis ✅ Cash Flow Management & Working Capital Planning 🧾 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 ✅ Xero | QuickBooks Online | Zoho Books | Odoo | FreeAgent ✅ E-commerce Bookkeeping – Shopify, Amazon, Stripe ✅ Multi-entity & Group Accounting ✅ Bank Reconciliation, Journals & Month-End Close ✅ Management Accounts & Investor Reporting ⚡ 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀 💰 $90M+ raised for startups & growth-stage businesses 📉 500+ financial models built across industries 🏛️ ACSP-registered — verified Companies House agent 🌍 Clients across UK, UAE, USA & international markets ⚖️ AML compliance specialist 🎯 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 Tech & SaaS | E-commerce | Healthcare | Property | Hospitality | Free Zone Businesses | Startups | Government Ventures Whether you need a UK company formed today, UAE corporate tax sorted, a valuation for fundraising, or a CFO to own your numbers — I bring executive-level expertise at freelance rates, with the credentials to back it up. 📩 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.

I’m a fractional GTM and B2B sales leader with over 15 years of experience. I started as a software engineer and moved into sales in 2017. Based in Dubai, I help companies build and execute sales systems that generate qualified leads, real conversations, and predictable revenue. Companies usually reach out to me when they: * Need to launch or improve marketing for a product or service * Need to build or fix revenue-driving systems (outbound, inbound, and paid) * Are expanding into a new market * Want an objective review of their sales or marketing performance * Have a messy or undefined sales process with poor CRM adoption * Need a strong sales representative for online discovery/demo meetings * Or for in-person meetings and conferences in the UAE I can help you build: * Highly effective outbound/inbound/paid sales engines * Comprehensive product feedback loops (mostly for SaaS startups) * Structured sales processes and CRM alignment Which also includes: * High-deliverability cold email systems built on intelligent lead qualification signals * Intent-based paid advertising campaigns on Google and LinkedIn * SEO and content aligned with market demand * High-quality newsletters creation * Automated pipeline infrastructure from lead capture to conversion * Sales team coaching and mentoring Hands-on experience with: HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM, Clay, Apollo, Smartlead, Instantly, Beehiiv, Brevo, MailerLite, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, SEO, and complex email infrastructure. I have strong communication skills and have conducted over 1,000 discovery calls and product demos across different industries. I have closed and influenced millions in recurring revenue and worked with 150+ enterprise customers in B2B SaaS and IT consulting environments, bringing hands-on, operator-level experience in building and scaling revenue engines. Open to fractional, project-based, and advisory engagements. Message me if you'd like to schedule a quick call.

I am a dedicated freelance consultant with over 9 years of professional experience in Accounting & Finance, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. I specialize in delivering data-driven financial solutions tailored to support strategic decision-making for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises across diverse industries including manufacturing, services, e-commerce, retail, and distribution. My core competencies include: ✅ Business Planning & Feasibility Studies – End-to-end development of investor-ready business plans and sector-specific feasibility reports, incorporating market research, competitor benchmarking, and SWOT/PESTLE analyses. ✅ Financial Modeling & Forecasting – Robust multi-scenario financial models with dynamic assumptions, sensitivity analysis, breakeven calculations, DCF valuations, and investor metrics (IRR, ROI, NPV, Payback Period). ✅ Investor Pitch Decks – Compelling and concise pitch decks that effectively communicate business potential, traction, and financial viability to attract angel investors or VC funding. ✅ Valuation & Due Diligence – Comprehensive business valuations using income, market, and asset-based approaches; financial due diligence support for acquisitions, divestitures, and equity raising. ✅ Consulting for Equity/Debt Financing – Advisory services for preparing documentation, projections, and analysis for bank loans, venture funding, or private equity, including assistance with CMA data and lender/investor queries. I’ve supported clients locally and internationally, particularly in Dubai, UAE, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and align their strategies with long-term growth objectives. My work is grounded in technical precision, regulatory compliance, and client-specific customization, ensuring every deliverable adds measurable value.

James Drury is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief AI Officer of Cobone, one of the original e-commerce companies in the Middle East, and the founder of Outriders.ai. He joined a decade ago as a junior analyst and worked his way up to running the company, rebuilding how it reports, sells, and operates along the way. The numbers from that rebuild: operating costs down 63 percent, revenue up 38 percent, the same work done by a team of 30 that used to take 50. AI now runs across six departments, and 33 SOPs came out of a single policy document. Through Outriders he does the same work for founders and executives who hire him here. Three things, mostly. LinkedIn and content. End to end...the strategy and positioning, the writing, the visual system, and the post to lead funnel. For a B2B founder in fintech I built the authority system that put him in front of the CFOs and finance directors he wanted, and the presence turned into real client conversations. You give me your raw views, you approve, I publish. You write none of it. Operations and process. I map how the work actually flows through your business, find where it breaks and where decisions get stuck, fix that at the human level first, then put AI on top of something that already works. One services client came in with messy SOPs and unclear handoffs and left with a full operating model...roles, decision authority, the lot. Workflow coaching. I set the system up and teach you to run it yourself, so you are not paying someone to hold the keys. I ran a solo attorney through this and by the end he was building his own legal AI tools and catching my Claude's mistakes on the law. The method doesn't change: map how the work happens now, find where it breaks, fix it with people first, then add the AI layer. Tools are Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, Make, Notion, and Motion, but the tool is never the point...the system around it is. Send me the problem and I'll tell you how I'd fix it. If it isn't my lane, I'll say so.