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- $175 hourly
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Building stronger businesses through securing R&D funding and investment, and leveraging specialist networks. I am an innovation, Investment and Strategy professional, with expertise in constructing compelling business cases, developing effective funding plans, grant application and investor pitching support, innovation project management, and results monitoring. As an experienced project manager and innovation leader I have successfully; secured £30m in investment funding to drive company growth, leveraged 8-figure competitive research and development funding to support new product development, driven emerging technology accelerator programmes with significant, independently assessed, outcomes and impacts, across a wide industrial landscape, combining my doctorate level analytical skills with strong project management, innovation, investment and business development capabilities. I have extensive experience of partnership working across the private, public, and educational sectors, leveraging resources and delivering results within deadlines. I have successfully managed and delivered complex, multi-partner projects including the establishment of the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre and Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc Ltd.. I bring a broad understanding of project management, technology transfer, and commercialisation processes, including business planning, investment and the formation of start-up and spin-out companies, and their subsequent growth. I am an excellent networker, and I utilise my communication skills to build and maintain diverse professional relationships, bringing value to your business.Funding Needs
FundraisingFunding Needs AssessmentPartnership & Collaborations OutreachNew Product InnovationManagement ConsultingProcess DevelopmentBusiness OperationsInnovation Strategy - $25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Reaching out to innovators! Do you need a competent freelancer to help you with data entry, lead generation, data mining, virtual assistant, copy paste, or web research? I have years of professional experience working across public and private sector roles, with a business focus. I am detail-oriented and super fast data entry operator. I take time to understand each of the needs of all my clients and can support a broad range of projects. Here are the services I offer: Grant Funding Technology Advisory Services USP Product Marketing Data collection LinkedIn sales navigator Lead Generation Powerpoint Design and Delivery Data entry Copy paste Data mining Data collection Web research Excel data entry CRM data entry Data scraping Data conversion PDF to excel or word JPEG to excel or word Shopify data entry WordPress data entry Why Hire Me? Buckets of experience in the technology sector Expert User of LinkedIn Sales Navigator Over 10 years of experience developing and delivering high quality presentations to senior partners I maintain 100% confidentiality Quality Customer Support On-time delivery I am a power user across microsoft and google platforms, and can tailor my approach to YOUR needsFunding Needs
Key Account ManagementGrant ApplicationGrant Writing ConsultationProduct DevelopmentFunding Needs AssessmentManagement SkillsPresentation DesignGrant WritingBusiness DevelopmentGrant Research & Prospect ListMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Dynamics 365Lead Generation - $120 hourly
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Personal Summary With over three decades dedicated to the world of quantitative finance, I am an adept professional with a demonstrable track record within major high street banks, fund managers and investors. My expertise lies in mathematically producing high-caliber financial models spanning across diverse domains such as FX, credit, interest rates (IR), commodities, and equities. I hold a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and wrote 35 odd papers. Beyond my roles in banking, I have been honored to have held the position of a professor, teaching mathematics and engineering. Amongst the above, I have gained extensive experience in managing and leading teams on various projects within the industry. I was positioned in the USA for some time, taught in the Netherlands and Istanbul and some 25 years ago ended up residing in England.Funding Needs
StatisticsFinancial ModelingCapital MarketsPortfolio Performance ModelingFundraisingStartup ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsFunding Needs AssessmentFinance Manager nVisionFinancial AnalysisPrivate EquityCorporate FinanceModelingInvestment BankingDerivatives Trading - $80 hourly
- 0.0/5
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Overview: C-Level Operations, Change, and Technology leader with decades of experience across Banking, Financial Services, Corporates, and Sustainability in over 15 countries. I bridge the gaps that internal teams and AI-driven solutions can't close, ensuring businesses scale, secure funding, and implement sustainable, investor-friendly models. My expertise includes: ✅ Operating Model Design for some of the largest global corporations and funds ✅ Funding Briefs, Presentations, and Financial Modelling for funding rounds up to $100m ✅ Sustainability & ESG Strategy—beyond the buzzwords, delivering measurable impact ✅ Technology and AI-led Business Transformation Success Stories: ✅Scaled a pre-revenue company from $0 to unicorn status as a COO, designing the complete operational and funding model ✅Developed Financing IP & methodology, securing investment for sustainable ventures ✅Built Academic & Industry Partnerships to drive innovation and credibility ✅Created Investor-focused analytics and transparent operational structures ✅Authored Sustainability Policies for a Fintech and a Sustainable Real Estate Fund ✅Key decision-maker for a Fintech & Sustainable Investment Fund ✅Led change projects from $200k to $1bn in Financial Services, Real Estate, and Corporates ✅Ran workshops for leading business schools on topics including "Future of Finance", "Decentralised Finance" ✅Designed and Delivered Bespoke Training Courses for Fortune 500s and a multi-year deal for Big 4 on topics such as "Rescuing Failing Projects", "Making Agile Work", "The Strategic PMO", "Implementing Data Democratisation" Highlights Include ✅Created and executed cutover planning for a £1bn structural reform programme for a leading Bank, successfully separating Investment and Retail Banking functions ✅Designed and implemented an analytics framework for an Alternative Fund Manager that gave investors visibility into financial performance and sustainability compliance ✅Created an In-House "Private Equity" function for a major Telecom company, aligning with financial regulations and investment requirements ✅Led the design and delivery of a low-latency, high-frequency FX trading MVP for a Global Investment Bank, delivering ROI within the first quarter ✅Global Expansion Strategy for Japanese Pharmaceutical to determine best archetypes (Affiliate, Break-in Host-to-Own, Cluster, Distribution) for each region and dynamic prioritisation model. ✅Designed and implemented a Global Finance Function including a Treasury Solution as part of one of the largest corporate mergers in history (£100m+ budget, 100+ resources) How I Add Value: 💡 Sustainability Without the Fluff – Delivering real, measurable impact that aligns with investor expectations and regulatory frameworks 💡 End-to-End Operating Models & Governance – Structuring businesses with clear linkages between operational execution, strategic planning, financial flows, and risk management to drive scalability and resilience 💡 Investor-Ready Strategy & Collateral – Developing compelling funding narratives, financial models, and due diligence frameworks that resonate with investors and financial institutions 💡 Grant & Sustainability Funding Expertise – Crafting funding methodologies and positioning businesses to successfully apply for UK, European, and global grants, impact investment, and sustainability financing 💡 Beyond Internal Capabilities & AI – While technology and internal teams create momentum, the critical nuances of execution, strategic alignment, and investor confidence demand deeper expertise Industries Served: 🏦 Banking & Financial Services (Investment, Retail, Central, Private Equity, Fund Management) 🏭 Corporate & Industrials (Pharma, Automotive, Utilities) 🌍 Sustainability & ESG (Carbon Credits, Green Financing, Green Supply Chain and Products) 💰 Startups & Scale-ups (Fintech, AI, CleanTech, PropTech, Sustainability) Impact Investment: Funding and Grant UK/European and Worldwide Landscape Let's discuss how I can help your business scale, secure funding, and build a resilient, investor-ready model.Funding Needs
Change ManagementDigital TransformationBusiness ModelingInvestment StrategyRefinancingFunding Needs AssessmentBusiness CoachingPitch DeckStrategyTech & ITSustainability - $100 hourly
- 0.0/5
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Professional Profile: An experienced board-level executive with over 30 years in energy, sustainability, and international business development. Founder of multiple successful energy consultancies, with a strong track record in delivering carbon reduction strategies, utility optimisation, and renewable energy solutions in both public and private sectors across more than ten countries. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing multimillion-pound programmes, and building C-suite relationships. Formerly with GE, Marks and Spencer and Elcom Systems International Inc, Philip has also delivered high-impact consulting projects with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Eastern Europe. Core Competencies * Energy & Utility Management * Energy Data Analysis & EMS Implementation * Net Zero & Sustainability Strategies * Renewable Energy & PPA Development * Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Negotiation * Staff Leadership & Programme Delivery Significant experience in start up organisations and helping startups get traction in the commercial world. This includes developing and refining the proposition and business plans, financial planning and access to investment sources.Funding Needs
Funding Needs AssessmentGrowth StrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness CoachingStartup ConsultingStartup CompanyBusiness ConsultingWind EnergySustainable EnergyWaste to EnergySolar EnergyEnergy OptimizationEnergy ManagementEnergy - $30 hourly
- 3.9/5
- (5 jobs)
I am a qualified accountant with over 50 years of experience in setting up accounting systems and also in preparing weekly, monthly and yearly accounts, financial forecasts, financial analysis, budgets, cash flows, business plans, business development, weekly and monthly reports, analysing budget against actual and looking at variances arranging finance for companies. Setting up companies and also liquidating them and striking them off at companies’ house. Also doing and submitting self-assessment to HMRC I have prepared accounts and am very well versed with Excel, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks working from data entry to a full set of accounts including tax computations. Preparing accounts to get them audited and submit them to companies’ house and HMRCFunding Needs
Business DevelopmentCorporate TaxBookkeepingBusiness PlanValue-Added TaxFinancial AccountingXeroFunding Needs AssessmentTax ReturnIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft Excel Want to browse more freelancers?
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