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CFA qualified (verifiable from CFA Institute) Management Consultant having helped start-up and capital market participants with analysis, financial modeling, reporting, due diligence and other activities. Worked with a diverse, foreign clientele and worked on various projects, ranging from ground-up feasibility study of an 8,000 bph water-bottling plant in the Horn of Africa to a grocery delivery service in the US. Good with internet research, fact finding, and delivery insight on ambiguous topics. Looking to provide good value!

I am a Financial Modeling Expert with 13+ years of experience supporting businesses across Infrastructure, Real Estate, Healthcare, Hospitality, SaaS, Technology, Startups, and SMEs. I help founders, CFOs, investors, and lenders raise capital, evaluate opportunities, and make strategic decisions through institutional-grade financial models, forecasting systems, and FP&A solutions. Areas of expertise include: ✔ Financial Modeling & Forecasting ✔ FP&A & Budgeting ✔ Fundraising & Investor-Ready Models ✔ Cash Flow Forecasting & Runway Analysis ✔ Business Valuation & DCF Analysis ✔ M&A & Investment Analysis ✔ Board & Investor Reporting ✔ KPI Dashboards & Business Intelligence ✔ Reporting Automation & Workflow Optimization I combine deep finance expertise with Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, VBA, Google Sheets, and AI-powered workflows to build scalable forecasting, reporting, and decision-support systems. Whether you're raising capital, evaluating an acquisition, planning growth, or building a forecasting framework, I can help you develop the financial insights needed to make confident business decisions.

A poor valuation doesn’t just cost you thousands—it can cost you millions $$$, along with wasted time and stress. I help searchers, private equity groups, and business owners value private small to midsize businesses for investment, partner buyouts, tax, and litigation purposes. Unlike many finance freelancers on Upwork, I’ve personally invested in, operated, bought & sold, made and lost money on private acquisitions and investments. That real-world risk taught me the stakes of an inaccurate valuation. For the past 15 years, I’ve analyzed thousands of startups and small- and mid-sized businesses and have become certified across multiple SME appraisal and finance bodies. I am certified by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA). I follow a structured process that documents every step, explains conclusions, and ensures credibility. Services Include: 🤝 Partner Buyouts - deliver certified, accurate and defensible valuations when an owner is considering selling to a business partner or related party. 📑 Business Acquisition Investment Review & LBO Analysis – get value of a private business you are considering acquiring or investing in. 🧾 Tax & Estate Valuation – independent certified business valuations for estate and gift tax reporting as required by the IRS. ⚖️ Litigation Valuation – lost profits and economic damage reports based on court-tested techniques that deliver accurate estimates of SME private business value. 🚀 Startup & Venture Capital Valuation – get an accurate and defensible pre-money value for your startup or investment. 📈 Strategic Planning – provides owners, leadership teams, and investors with a clear view of business value to guide growth strategies. 🚚 Equipment Valuation – Certified desktop appraisals for machinery, vehicles, and other equipment assets. 🧮 Quality of Earnings - assess the quality of reported EBITDA adjustments and discretionary earnings of the business 💵 Proof of Cash – our best defender against fraud and manipulation of financial statements 🔄 Working Capital – create accurate estimates for operating working capital needs and target PEG for negotiations. 💼 Acquisition CFO – support from post-acquisition accounting integration and cash flow forecasting. Why Work With Me: ✔️ Authoritative knowledge: thousands of businesses analyzed ✔️ Certified across multiple Institutes (CVA®, BCA®, CMEA®, FMVA®, and more) ✔️ Proven structured process that documents every step for credibility ✔️ Deliver fast turnaround (24–48 hours) when deadlines are tight ✔️ Top Rated on Upwork with 100% job satisfaction rating What Upwork Clients Say: 💬 “Josh is exceptional at what he does and provided the exact skills I needed for a potential business acquisition. Accountants might be able to review financials, but Josh knows exactly what to look for. 💬 "Josh is hands down one of the best consultants I’ve worked with on up work. He is perhaps the most professional person I’ve worked with, as well as the most talented business valuation expert I’ve ever worked with." 💬"Working with Josh has been one of the best decisions we've made. We're happy to recommend him to anyone looking to understand the value of their company." About Me: I’m Josh and 15 years ago when I got out of the military I wanted to buy a business. When I got the numbers from the business I wanted to buy, despite having a degree in finance, I could not come up with how they put the numbers together. I outsourced the analysis to different financial professionals but got conflicting information on the business’s value. The pressure mounted as I was about to put up a significant amount of my net worth, and I could not sleep. From that moment, I vowed to never be put in this position again and have been on a quest to know how these companies are valued. This past decade I’ve analyzed thousands of these businesses along with gaining multiple business appraisal institute certifications. To go along with my degrees and certifications, I have read over 400 books on private business valuation and transaction analysis. My credentials include: ✸ Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)® ✸ Business Certified Appraiser (BCA)® ✸ Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)® ✸ Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® ✸ Professional Bookkeeper (PB)® ✸ QuickBooks Specialist (QS)® ✸ Profit and Growth Expert (PGE)® ✸ Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA)® ✸ Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC)® ✸ M.S. in Applied Economics (MSAE) – Johns Hopkins University ✸ M.S. in Finance (MSF) – George Washington University ✸ B.B.A. in Finance—Radford University ✸ Certificate in Forecasting in Organizations—Johns Hopkins University ✸ Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investment—New York University I’m new to Upwork and offering introductory pricing to build client relationships here. I offer a free consultation, so send me a message.

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.

Need a sharp, CFA-level financial modeler to help you raise capital, forecast growth, and make smarter financial and investment decisions? You’re in the right place. I’m a performance-driven Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, FP&A, budgeting, valuation, and corporate finance — helping founders, investors, and executive teams turn data into decisions that drive real results. With a background spanning Oil & Gas, SaaS, Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, and Asset Management ($1B+ AUM), I combine deep accounting and analytical expertise (IFRS, financial statements, ERP systems) with strategic financial leadership to deliver actionable insights, precise models, and decision-ready reports. ⚙️ What I Do I build clear, dynamic, and investor-ready financial models and reporting systems that help you take control of your numbers and plan with confidence: ✅ 3-Statement Financial Modeling — Integrated P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow with charts, ratios, and scenario testing ✅ Valuation & Investment Models — DCF, IRR, NPV, payback, comps, and capital budgeting analysis ✅ FP&A & Budgeting Systems — Forecasting, cost optimization, and variance tracking dashboards ✅ Cash Flow Forecasting — Weekly, monthly, and 13-week rolling models for liquidity and runway planning ✅ KPI & Performance Dashboards — LTV/CAC, ROI, burn rate, margin tracking in Excel or Google Sheets ✅ Cap Table & Equity Modeling — Ownership dilution, fundraising scenarios, LP/GP waterfalls ✅ Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis — Base, bear, and bull cases to guide confident decision-making ✅ Management & IFRS Reporting — Investor, board, and audit-ready financial packages 🧠 Why Clients Hire Me ✔️ Strategic + Technical: I bridge accounting precision with investor-grade financial storytelling ✔️ Flexible & Scalable: Tailored solutions for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises ✔️ Industry Versatility: From SaaS and AI startups to multi-branch manufacturing and real estate firms ✔️ Proven Impact: Built dashboards that cut overhead by 20%, shortened month-end closes from 7 days to 5 hours, and helped clients avoid cash crunches months in advance 🌎 Industries I Serve SaaS, Tech & eCommerce Manufacturing & Construction Real Estate & Investment Firms Healthcare & Private Practices Traditional & Alternative Investments 📊 Results You Can Expect Accurate forecasts that attract investors and lenders Data-driven insights that optimize growth and profitability Clean, automated models that simplify complex decisions Financial clarity that lets you run your business like a CFO 📩 Let’s Talk If you’re looking for a trusted financial partner to help you understand your numbers, build investor-ready financial models, or take control of your financial strategy — send me a quick message. I’ll tell you exactly how I can help or point you in the right direction.

Hello! I am a CFA Charterholder and highly experienced former investment banker with 14 years of track record in finance, specializing in financial modeling, financial management, project finance and debt capital markets. Throughout my career, I have advised C-suite executives on key issues, including equity and debt fundraising, deal structuring and loan underwriting, financial management and investor relationship, etc. My primary sector expertise includes Retail, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, SaaS, and Manufacturing. Prior to consulting on Upwork, I served as a VP at a top investment bank in my country and as an Associate Banker covering renewable energy project finance loan portfolio at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). I started my career as a financial auditor at KPMG. Detailed breakdown of my services: ➡️ CFO Services: FP&A (budgeting, KPI dashboards, unit economics); Cash Flow Optimization (liquidity forecasting, burn rate management), and Financial Strategy (growth plans, capital allocation, and scenario testing). ➡️ Real Estate: Financial models for the acquisition, development, and construction of multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use projects. These models support both equity investment decisions and debt underwriting. ➡️ Project Finance: Complex modeling for the construction, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, BESS, and Hydro). Models include multiple operating and financing scenarios to support fundraising. ➡️ Company Valuation: Accurate estimation of enterprise and equity values using various methods, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), publicly traded comparables, and precedent transactions. ➡️ Private Equity: Leveraged Buyout (LBO) models used by PE firms to evaluate acquisitions, or by sell-side management teams to estimate the maximum price a PE firm would be willing to pay. ➡️ M&A Analysis: Modeling for M&A transaction evaluation. This includes consolidating financial statements, analyzing capital structure scenarios, and performing accretion/dilution analysis. You can find examples of my work in the portfolio section below.