Case studies
Investment of General Motors into Lyft- DCF Valuation
- M&A Modeling
Full Three-statement Financial Model- DCF Valuation
Valuation Analysis for a Manufacturing Company- DCF Valuation
- Precedent Transaction Analysis
Art Baker
Finance Expert in Southlake, TX, United States
Member since May 20, 2020
Art is an accomplished finance professional with more than 15 years of experience—working within the US and internationally. Art has established and improved financial reporting and analytical systems in Fortune 500 and startup companies alike and has created value as an individual contributor and team leader.
Art is now available for hire
Career Highlights
- RBC Capital Markets
Software Expertise
- Capital IQ
Employment
Chief Strategy Officer
2018 - 2020Smart Start- Developed long-range financial plans, annual budgets, and ad-hoc business cases.
- Originated, executed, and integrated acquisitions of competitors and new technologies.
- Led investor solicitation (financial model, management presentation, and due diligence).
Focus areas: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Leveraged Buyout Modeling, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Manager of Strategic Initiatives
2016 - 2017AAA- Developed financial forecasts for connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) vehicles.
- Launched GIG Car Share with responsibility for procurement of vehicles and technologies.
- Implemented inorganic growth strategy for the core business.
Focus areas: Early-stage StartupsFinance Manager
2014 - 2015General Motors- Created a financial reporting system for MAVEN Car Share including monthly P&Ls and MD&As.
- Supervised the preparation of business cases on emerging technologies in the connected car space.
- Served as an interim CFO of MAVEN Car Share, a $50-million startup business unit within GM (General Motors).
Focus areas: Self-driving Cars, Autonomous Navigation, Electric VehiclesVice President
2006 - 2013RBC Capital Markets- Completed 25 transactions with the aggregate size of $70 billion.
- Earned the highest fee in RBC Capital Markets' history.
- Promoted from an associate to vice president in 2010.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), M&A (Buy-side), M&A (Sell-side)
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Finance2004 - 2006University of Toronto - Toronto, ON, Canada
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business1996 - 1997Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Certifications
- Chartered Financial AnalystJUNE 2006 - PRESENTCFA Institute
