Professional Experience

20+ years of financial leadership across Fortune 500 companies

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer

Global Finance Group

2018 - Present

Lead all financial operations for $5B multinational corporation. Oversee treasury, FP&A, accounting, tax, and investor relations teams across 40 countries.

Key Achievements:

  • Led 3 successful acquisitions totaling $2B in transaction value
  • Improved EBITDA margin from 18% to 28% through operational excellence
  • Raised $500M in debt financing at record-low rates

Senior Vice President, Finance

Fortune 100 Financial Services

2013 - 2018

Managed corporate finance, strategic planning, and M&A for $50B asset management division.

Key Achievements:

  • Led IPO process generating $1.2B in proceeds
  • Implemented zero-based budgeting saving $100M annually

Education & Certifications

MBA, Finance

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Palmer Scholar (Top 10%)

2008

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

University of Texas at Austin

Summa Cum Laude

2004

Professional Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

Awards & Recognition

CFO of the Year - Financial Times (2022)

Top 100 CFOs - CFO Magazine (2020-2023)

Excellence in Financial Leadership - AICPA (2021)

M&A Deal of the Year - Mergers & Acquisitions (2019)

Let's Discuss Opportunities

Open to board positions, advisory roles, and strategic consulting engagements

Michael Roberts

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