Juba Tsuladze
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Juba is the founder of angioClast, a Cambridge-based biotech startup focused on cancer research. 创业之前, Juba was a seasoned CFO with multi-industry experience and worked on projects, ranging from an equity sale of a $150 million telecom company to a $50 million hotel business turnaround. He joined the Toptal network to resolve diverse FP&A, M&A、收购和战略分析挑战.
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Principal
Benefica
- Led the team of associates for business valuation, sell-side advisory, and fundraising projects for an over $400 million large-scale petroleum coke calcining project.
- Managed a financial strategy development and fundraising project worth over $65 million for the greenfield steel manufacturing plant.
- Oversaw the development of feasibility studies for large-scale real-estate development projects worth over $50 million in investments.
- Managed a cost and benefit analysis project for the World Bank-financed renovation project of the international medical resort.
- Supervised commercialization strategy development for the Georgian public vocational education and training sector.
- Led an agribusiness technical assistance project for the leading international dairy manufacturer.
- Pioneered the credit rating assignment and a corporate bond issuance process for mid-size microfinance organizations specializing in auto leasing and asset-based and agriculture lending.
- Spearheaded a B2B market entry project for an international drug manufacturing company.
- Engineered and led feasibility study development, financial modeling, valuation, and fundraising with an investment larger than $5 million for an international hydroponic technology producer set on agricultural, hospitality, 大麻产业.
- 领导财务尽职调查, feasibility assessment, and financial modeling for a large-scale ($150 million) silicon wafer production plant acquisition project in partnership with global strategy consulting firm Advention Business Partners.
Interim CFO
Legend London
- Led the company's finance department, overseeing financial accounting, treasury, and FP&A functions.
- Achieved a GP margin increase of 4% and cash cycle improvement by 30% by optimizing working capital and supply chain management practices.
- Increased the visibility of business performance by designing bespoke analytical reports and KPI-based performance measurement methodology.
- Conducted customer acquisition cost modeling and multi-channel sales funnel planning.
Finance Consultant
WAHAT AL AHSA PORTAL L.L.C.
- 进行商业可行性评估 and sell-side advisory for a proptech startup.
- Handled multi-scenario financial modeling and company valuation based on DCF and comps methodologies.
- Carried out investment storytelling, business plan, and pitch-deck development.
- Executed customer acquisition cost modeling and multi-channel sales funnel planning.
金融建模专家
Galena创新有限责任公司
- 进行商业可行性评估, financial modeling, 以及这家生物技术公司的估值, developing medical devices for treating preterm birth complications.
- Prepared market sizing for key indications (key geographies, prevalence rates, 寻求治疗的倾向, dosage, annual treatment costs, dynamics, etc.); analyzed product's competitive environment, drug pipeline, and IP landscape.
- Analyzed product's R&D过程和开发生命周期; developed decision trees and success probability estimates.
- 根据DCF (NPV)准备估值, NPVr) and comps methodologies; analyzed exit opportunities in partnerships, sublicensing, and acquisitions.
Financial Modeling for Buy Now Pay Later Startup
YammPay
- Led financial modeling and strategy optimization for KSA-based buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) startup.
- 进行商业可行性评估 and revenue modeling.
- Created project valuation based on DCF and public/private comps.
- Handled customer acquisition cost modeling, and multi-channel sales funnel planning.
M&A Investment Analyst
Lantheus Holding
- Led M&A analytics on more than ten asset investment portfolios. Developed the funnel analysis framework and identified key investment targets.
- 进行自下而上的尽职调查, financial modeling, and valuation for large-cap pharma services deals.
- Developed the investment value build-up framework for multi-asset pharma deals and standardized analytical tools for deal analysis and decision making.
Interim CFO
Turner Sign Systems
- Developed the manufacturing cost accounting and job cost analysis methodology, resulting in increased visibility of manufacturing processes and reduced prime costs by 10%.
- Led the improvement project of finance operations that increased accuracy in invoicing, payroll, tax reporting, 以及应收账款控制.
- Led project finance and working capital financing transactions with commercial lenders and financial institutions.
Biotech M&金融建模专家
创生治疗公司.
- 处理商业可行性评估, 财务建模和估值, and term sheet preparation support for the licensing deal of psychedelic-based drug development technology focused on treating obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).
- Prepared market sizing for key indications (key geographies, prevalence rates, 寻求治疗的倾向, dosage, annual treatment costs, dynamics, etc.); analyzed product's competitive environment, drug pipeline, and IP landscape.
- Analyzed product's R&D过程和开发生命周期; developed decision trees and success probability estimates.
- 根据DCF (NPV)准备估值, NPVr) and comps methodologies; analyzed exit opportunities in partnerships, sublicensing, and acquisitions.
SaaS定价建模专家
木星档案媒体公司. Ltd.
- Conducted pricing strategy development for a SaaS health and self-help platform.
- Conducted primary research through conjoint analysis and estimated willingness-to-pay (WTP) for critical product features.
- Produced recommendations for value-based pricing and created a multi-scenario revenue forecast.
Financial Modeler
Aegis Labs LLC
- 准备商业可行性评估, financial modeling, and valuation for a PE-backed biotechnology company focused on STD vaccine development.
- 进行商业可行性评估, financial modeling, and valuation for a PE-backed medical devices company focused on developing at-home testing (ATH) kits.
- Prepared market sizing for key indications (key geographies, prevalence rates, 寻求治疗的倾向, dosage, annual treatment costs, dynamics, etc.); analyzed product's competitive environment, drug pipeline, and IP landscape.
- Analyzed product's R&D过程和开发生命周期; developed decision trees and success probability estimates.
- 根据DCF (NPV)准备估值, NPVr) and comps methodologies; analyzed exit opportunities in partnerships, sublicensing, and acquisitions.
金融建模专家
Bright Minds Biosciences LLC
- 进行商业可行性评估, financial modeling, and valuation for secondary stock placement of a medical psychedelic-focused biotechnology company.
- Prepared market sizing for key indications (key geographies, prevalence rates, 寻求治疗的倾向, dosage, annual treatment costs, dynamics, etc.); analyzed product's competitive environment, drug pipeline, and IP landscape.
- 分析产品的R&D过程和开发生命周期. Developed decision trees and success probability estimates.
- 根据DCF (NPV)准备估值, NPVr) and comps methodologies; analyzed exit opportunities in partnerships, sublicensing, and acquisitions.
CFO
Elabelz
- Led the execution of the company's long-term business strategy alongside the COO and participated in the organization's transition to a marketplace business model.
- Pioneered the company's long-term financial strategy, liaised with investors, 并领投了最新一轮融资.
- Engineered internal management reporting, cost control mechanisms, and KPI analysis frameworks.
- Conducted customer acquisition cost modeling\ and multi-channel sales funnel planning.
Founder
iTech
- Founded the number one Groupon website in Georgia (Deals.ge) and later merged it with the number one online retailer, Be.ge. Led the sale transaction to the local media holding, resulting in a 28-times cash-on-cash return.
- Led the development of ambitious niche projects in eCommerce and financial services sectors that aimed to provide coverage of the entire lifecycle of the consumer shopping experience.
- Led the development of Airbnb's management company, providing customers and homeowners with end-to-end rental management services.
Lead Finance Expert
Netsave
- Advised the CEO in the startup's finance strategy, development plans, and service functionality.
- Assessed the project's commercial feasibility and developed the pricing model/strategy.
- Conducted the company's multi-scenario financial model and business valuation based on DCF and public/private comps.
- Handled customer acquisition cost modeling and multi-channel sales funnel planning.
COO, CIB Business
TBC Bank Group
- Developed and executed, alongside the CEO, the CIB strategy that covered redesign of coverage models, new product developments like structured products and mezzanine financing, 基础设施的改善.
- Created performance measurement systems including KPIs, 报告和分析框架, and balanced scorecards for financial and operational results.
- Redesigned budgeting processes by introducing account planning for over 2,000 CIB clients.
- Improved pricing by introducing a value-based approach and client EVA analysis, resulting in a net interest margin increase of 30 basis points.
- Led major IT projects such as an integration of the CRM, an adaptation of the process management software to optimize business processes, and the development of client profitability module to automate FP&A processes.
- Managed FP&A, process improvement, and corporate administration divisions.
Fractional CFO
VanWest Partners
- Oversaw financial and strategic governance of multi-entity real estate development portfolio and led FP&A和融资流程.
- Led project-based development budgeting, cost planning, reporting, and variance analysis.
- Conducted weekly/monthly cash flow planning and asset/liability management and ensured liquidity with safety buffers.
CFO
Tegeta Motors
- Led the turnaround of the group’s failing hotel and resort business, resulting in a 35% year-on-year profitability increase.
- 增加1美元的年利润增量.5 million via a spinout and launch of the group’s leasing business unit.
- Finalized the integration of an SAP ERP system and the transfer of the financial reporting into a business intelligence system.
- Decreased the company’s cash cycle by 25 days and saved $13 million in working capital need by initiating changes to the group’s controls over inventory management and trade receivables administration.
Founder
angioClast
- Spearheaded the business strategy and operations of the biotech startup, angioClast.
- Led the fundraising process from Cambridge-based angels and biotech-focused investors.
- Worked alongside the CSO and sourced and negotiated key contracts with contract research organizations.
Investment Consultant
Octopus Investments
- Performed top-down analysis of the UK’s pharmacy, fitness, and education sectors as part of the deal origination process.
- Identified attractive investment targets and conducted LBO modeling.
- Produced investment reports and other transaction-related materials.
Strategy Advisor
AXELOS
- Developed an academia-market project that included a top-down analysis of key markets, 详细的进入策略, 以及产品组合优化.
- Estimated the risks and analyzed scenarios using Monte Carlo and decision trees.
- Developed pricing model based on Conjoint analysis methodology.
Finance Director
Public Service Hall
- Led carve-out transaction (organizational setup) that established a new public entity from the Ministry of Justice ecosystem.
- Achieved +$1.6 million in savings in the standalone costs by discontinuing non-value-added projects, optimizing procurement, and implementing an activity-based cost management system.
- Developed pricing strategy for over 300 public services, based on the statistical analysis methodologies.
CFO
Delta Comm
- Led the sale transaction of Delta Comm’s minority stake to Georgia’s sovereign fund—including conducting sell-side due diligence and a business valuation (DCF & 以1.5亿美元计.
- 负责战略发展项目, 需要1.05亿美元的资本支出, increasing the number of broadband end-users by 300,000, and raised initial investment need of US$17 million by debt-financing from a local commercial bank.
- Managed and led the finance transformation initiatives, which included the integration of 1C: ERP and redesigning the FP&A procedures, resulting in increased cost control and higher visibility of business processes.
Investment Director
Real Invest
- Achieved IRR +25% after leading an end-to-end investment process in three commercial real estate deals; managed the team of analysts and external consultants, and liaised with shareholders on proposed transactions.
- Generated $7 million incremental return by leading to the sale transaction of a boutique of 19th-century buildings to foreign investors.
- Raised more than $30 million in equity and debt financing from the family office of UHNWI and local commercial banks.
Interim CFO
Begi Company
- Reduced the conversion costs by 30% and increased EBITDA by 7% in a year by enhancing supply chain efficiency, and finalized an $11 million expansion project that increased the daily manufacturing capacity by 350 tons.
- Led the factory expansion project with Buhler milling equipment, increasing daily manufacturing capacity to 600 metric tons of grain; total investment value of ₤8.5 million.
- Initiated and finalized the integration of the EXACT-ERP system.
- Alongside, the CCO planned and executed a comprehensive supply chain improvement initiative that centered on working capital optimization, including inventories, receivables, and payables, 以及物流效率的提高.
Finance Manager
Sante GMT Products
- Developed a company-wide process costing system for accounting of manufacturing costs.
- Initiated the development of ERP software tailored to the company's needs.
- Developed a comprehensive working capital monitoring tool across inventories, receivables, and payables.
Education
Master's Degree (MBA) in 工商管理
剑桥大学贾奇商学院 | University of Cambridge - Cambridge, UK
Bachelor's Degree (BBA) in 工商管理
高加索大学-第比利斯,格鲁吉亚
Certifications
精益六西格玛绿带
剑桥大学贾奇商学院
Skills
Finance
Financial Modeling, Valuation Modeling, Capital Raising, Due Diligence, 贴现现金流(DCF), Profitability Analysis, 资本结构分析, Financial Reporting, Financial Benchmarking, 投资决策, M&A (Buy-side), Lending, Credit Risk, Operational Finance, Zero-based Budgeting, Budget Controls, DCF Valuation, Equity Research, Accounting, Finance Strategy, Cash Flow Modeling, Credit/Debt, Microfinancing, Investment Briefs, Market Research, International Finance, CFO, Debt Raises, Pricing, 营运资金管理, Three-statement建模, 可比公司分析, Ratio Analysis, Revenue & Expense Projections, 注册会计师(CPA), Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Seed Fundraising, Fundraising, Loan Origination, Valuation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Crowdfunding, P&L Forecasting, M&A (Sell-side), FIG, Data Analysis, Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), M&A Modeling, Consumer Lending, Cash Flow, Credit Analysis, Deal Analysis, Credit Underwriting, 客户终身价值(CLV), UK GAAP, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fund Structure, Taxation, Controller, 盈利能力的优化, 特许专业会计师(CPA), 内部财务报告, Cost Reduction & Optimization, 公司间的会计, RiskMetrics, Business Advisory, Cash Management, Interest Rate Risk, 财务风险评估, Fund Analysis, 流动性覆盖率(LCR), Risk Models, Portfolio Analysis, 财务流程改进, 销售费用预测, Funding Strategy, Venture Funding, Angel/Seed Funding, Financial Advisory, Equity Financing, Startup Funding, Forward Contracts, 杠杆收购模型, Feasibility, Fund Management, Consumer Loans, ROI
Output Software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Excel 2016
Data & Analysis Software
QuickBooks Online, Intuit QuickBooks, Xero Accounting, VentureXpert, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Capital IQ, NetSuite
Industry Expertise
房地产开发,零售 & Wholesale, Fashion, Agribusiness, Early-stage Startups, Public Companies, Consumer Products, Health & Wellness, Automotive, Asset Management, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Telecommunications, Government, Commercial Real Estate, 住宅地产, Financial Services, Banking & Finance, Renewable Energy, Cannabis, 保密资料备忘录(CIM), Agrotech, Agriculture, Electronics, Apparel & Accessories, Insurance, Small Business, Logistics, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Debt Capital Markets, Hospitality, Public Finance, Leases
Geographic Expertise
EMEA, United States, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, China, United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Europe
Other
Investments, eCommerce Platforms, Fintech, Business Services, Business Planning, Strategy, Analysis, Business Management, Turnaround, Investment Banking, Business Strategy, Startups, Interim CFO, Investment Analysis, Investment Consulting, Business Models, SaaS, Budget Modeling, Marketplaces, Management Consulting, Loans, Life Science, Feasibility Studies, Pitch Decks, Sales Funnel, Sales Operations, Marketing Research & Analysis, Microsoft Visio, 企业资源规划(ERP), 提高制造业生产力, 投资融资, Pricing Models, Cost Control, Cost Accounting, 财务报告, Treasury & Liquidity Management, Growth Strategy, Emerging Markets, FMCG, Debt Financing, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Financial Controlling, Financial Controls & Processes, 关键绩效指标(kpi), Balance Scorecards, 集资”顾问, Part-time CFO, Financial Analysis, FPA, Subscriptions, Fractional CFO, 工商管理, Delivery, Commercial Lending, 软件即服务(SaaS), Credit Scores, Risk & Compliance, Financing, Process Improvement, Process Mapping, 股东协议(JVA), Deal Structuring, Term Sheet Advisory, Deal Review, Proptech, Storytelling, Go-to-market Strategy, Product-market Fit, Business Partnerships, Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, Online Payments, Small & 中型企业(SME), PowerPoint Design, Cash Flow Management, Presentations, 执行报告, Strategic Planning, Knowledge Management, Product Development, Workshops, Solar, Biotechnology, Excel Modeling, Excel Expert, Accounts Receivable, 商业计划咨询, Pitch Deck Consultant, Reporting, Finance, 融资顾问, Loans & Lending, Company Strategy, Excel 365, Business Consulting, 企业对消费者(B2C), Deal Sourcing, 投资委员会谘询, SME/SMB Financing, Underwriting, B2C, Xero, Information Memoranda, Tax Accounting, Payroll & 福利,员工股票期权,M&A尽职调查(财务), Deal Closure, Market Intelligence, CIO, 金融转型, Change Management, Project Management, Data, US GAAP, Management, Financials, Business Analysis, Digital Media, B2B Partnerships, Scenario Analysis, Target Pricing, Financial Statements, Shopify, Operations, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Fundraising Strategy, Early-stage Funding, Compliance, 小型企业顾问, 合并报告, Financial Operations & Processes, Bookkeeping, Automation, Month-end Processes, Stripe, Monthly Close Process, IRR, Capitalization Tables, Cap Tables, Process Optimization, Operational Workflow, 目标运营模式, Corporate Governance, Reorganization, Vendor Selection, Vendors & Suppliers, 业务重组, Team Management, Sourcing, Auditing, B2B, 事件管理平台, Event Management, 先买后付, Edtech Design, Clothing, Audits, Grant Accounting, Leadership, 提高运作效率, Nutrition & Supplements, Team Leadership, Cash Flow Analysis, 尽职调查顾问, NAV, Waterfall Methodology, 商业地产融资(CREF), Investment Funds, Process Design, Cash Flow Consultant, 绝密安全许可, Inventory, 小型企业管理, Board Reporting, P&L Responsibility, Market Entry, Carve-out Planning, Operations Analytics, Supply Chain, Buyouts, 资产负债管理(ALM), FX, Investment Strategy, SAP, 创业公司成长战略, Treasury Management, Lean Six Sigma, Brand Strategy, 政府合同, Charity, Investor Relations, Business Development, 企业重组, Project Development, Corporate, Sales, Marketing, Product Sourcing, R&D, Drug Development, Investment Modeling, Digital Health, Credit Ratings, 欧洲信用评级, Education, Metallurgy, Metals & Mining, Bonds, Go-to-market Plans, Commercialization, 教育平台设计, IFRS 9, 资产负债表优化, Group Reporting, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), Organizational Design, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), NPV Calculation, Decision Modeling, Costing, Term Sheets, NPV, Financial Forecasting, IT, Business Modeling
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