Ian McComiskie, Finance Expert in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Ian McComiskie

Verified Expert  in Finance

Finance Expert

Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Toptal Member Since
February 14, 2017

Ian is a financial consultant who primarily focuses on helping startups and small and medium-sized enterprises with source funding, write business plans, build out robust financial models, market research, and valuation analysis. He's worked with many international companies across the US, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Ian enjoys working as a freelancer as it offers the freedom to choose his projects and also travel in South America.

Business ResearchFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Revenue & Expense ProjectionsFinancial ModelingMarket SizingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Market ResearchFundraisingFintech ConsultantFinancial Reporting

Career Highlights

Financial Analyst
Sales & Orders
Financial Analyst
Franchise Consulting Company
Financial Analyst
Macquarie Group

Education Highlights

Master's Degree
INSEAD
Bachelor's Degree
University of Melbourne
Bachelor's Degree
University of Melbourne

Case Studies

Work Experience

Financial Analyst

2017 - PRESENT
Sales & Orders
  • Constructed a financial model for internal projections and external fundraising.
  • Built sales analysis tool for internal use; MRR, CLTV, CAC, and so on.
  • Implemented a SaaS company analysis.
  • Advised on specific accounting issues.

Financial Analyst

2016 - PRESENT
AcuteIQ
  • Built a financial model for various different business models (changing from a commission based on SaaS).
  • Assisted in the preparation of pitch deck, a business plan, and a financial model for venture capital and angel investors.
Focus areas: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Modeling

Financial Analyst

2017 - 2018
Elemental Snacks
  • Created a detailed financial model with various product streams which launch at different times and scale at different rates.
  • Built out a detailed comparison table for actuals and projection to present to investors.
  • Made multiple sales channels and payment terms to evaluate changing cash needs.
Focus areas: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Modeling

Financial Analyst

2016 - 2018
Franchise Consulting Company
  • Built financial models for various franchise companies and assisted in the preparation of FDD documentation.
  • Created the template model and business plan to be used for all future franchise models.
  • Built models for various sectors including restaurants, vitamin stores, and day-care centers.
Focus areas: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Financial Analyst

2005 - 2010
Macquarie Group
  • Built a financial model—developed a business plan for various multi billion dollar infrastructure assets including toll roads, tank farms, and airports.
  • Created a financial model for the acquisition of Giuliani Capital Advisors by Macquarie Group in 2009.
  • Devised the strategy, a financial model, and pitched executives for the on balance sheet acquisition of a listed retail company worth $3 billion.
  • Advised International Power on their bid to acquire NRG’s coal fired power assets in Australia.
  • Built a financial model and advised International Power on their bid to acquire NRG's coal fire powered assets in Australia.
Focus areas: Business Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
2016 - 2016

Specialization in Operation Analytics

University of Pennsylvania | Coursera - Online

2016 - 2016

Specialization in Customer Analytics

University of Pennsylvania | Coursera - Online

2007 - 2010

Master's Degree in Finance

INSEAD - France and Singapore

2001 - 2005

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

University of Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia

2001 - 2005

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

University of Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia

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