BlueSeed Holdings' Corporate Finance Advisory
Finance Officer for Hire (Sell-Side & Buy-Side)
Finance Officer for Hire (Sell-Side)
Retained Responsibilities typically include:
(Depending on the negotiated retainer and needs of the company)
A. Financial Strategy and Revenue Model of the Business
Developing and/or modifying pricing strategy where necessary
Preparing and/or implementing budgeting and capital strategies for go-to-market plans, and any financing needed to support such plans
Ongoing review and advise on financial statement drafts before finalization and audit to ensure the financial ‘story’ is aligned
Developing and revising 12 month financial strategies and milestones on an ongoing basis
B. Financial Risk Management
Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Construct and monitor reliable financial control systems
Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
C. Fundraising advisory, assistance and/or implementation duties
Provide advise on investment structures relative to the specific needs of the company
Preparation, review, and update of all due diligence documents and customized investor data rooms . This includes
a. Market Research: Preparing market forecast models from reputable research sources and collate said useful research reports
b. If the company is in-revenue already, then consolidation of financial statements across all subsidiaries and/or sub-funds (if is a group of companies or funds)
c. Preparation of multi-scenario financial projections of balance sheet and income and cash flow statements
d. Research, analyze and prepare peer comparable table, valuation model(s), valuation pricing ratios and benchmarks
e. Reviewing and suggesting strategic changes to the structure and content of and/or drafting the investor PowerPoint presentation and executive summary
f. Cooperate with the company’s lawyer to prepare the investment memorandum, subscription agreement, and complete oversight of the capital onboarding process
Participate and present the business in conference calls and meetings with potential investors and financiers, and support and/or spearhead negotiations
Maintain banking relationships
Represent the company with investment bankers and investors
D. Controller duties:
Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely financial information of the company and preparation of regular monthly cash flow reports to the directors.
Also includes banking transactions reconciliation where necessary
Shareholder registry management
Budgeting and expense control, account payables and receivables control
Oversee financial contracts for equipment and payrolls and the like, and oversee shareholder loans and other similar financial transactions
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
E. Treasury duties:
Responsible for the company's present financial condition, deciding how to invest the company's money, taking into consideration risk and liquidity
Ensuring the company has minimum cash reserves, cash reserves benchmarking, and risk of dipping of such reserves shall be reported to the board immediately or at the upcoming monthly directors’ meetings depending on the level of risk involved
Oversees the capital structure of the company, determining the best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
Finance Officer for Hire (Buy-Side)
Retained Responsibilities typically include:
(Depending on the negotiated retainer and needs of the company)
A. Investment Strategy
Engages in regular research and reading to stay apprised about the state of local and international economy, global financial markets, and general current events
Maintains current knowledge about financial products available to corporate and individual clients, including bonds, stocks, investments, and trusts
Review the investment strategy on an ongoing basis to ensure that its execution is aligned with the investment objectives of the said strategy
Determine if the investment strategy needs to be slightly adapted, if requested, to the emergence of recent trends that may become long term trends
B. Deal Origination
Pre-qualify and manage status updates of any shelved but potential investment opportunities
Maintain a network of investment bankers, exempt market dealers, business agents and advisors and other similar circles where necessary
Research and maintain memberships to various organizations and investment networks as they relate to private equity, angel investments, M&A, family offices etc. depending on the specific investment mandate of the fund
C. Investment Due Diligence
Prepare investment due diligence requirements as customized to each unique investment opportunity and review investment data room to ensure all required information are provided as duly requested
Works closely with investment analysts to assess financial information and investment opportunities
D. Deal Execution
Presents investment opportunities and related analysis while pitching proposed course of action in meetings with the team
Uses and evaluates complex financial models to project future earning and profit potential and uses this data to inform decisions and proposals
Makes decisions about financial and investment opportunities on behalf of the fund
Meets with an investment team, including analysts and other managers, to stay up-to-date about market situations and company decisions that may impact one another
E. Fund Management
Develops relationships with LPs and expands LP network in professional and social settings
Specializes in a particular field or industry to aspire to achieve expert level know how