Nika Maglaperidze
Finance Expert
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Toptal Member Since
April 27, 2021
Nika is the head of strategy, analysis, and investor relations at the largest automotive firm in Georgia, with $300 million in sales. He managed the liquidity of an LSE-listed private equity firm in Georgia with $100 million in liquid funds. He analyzed and evaluated portfolio companies with a total value of $1 billion. Nika enjoys helping clients maximize value creation and freelancing on startups, fundraising, financial modeling and valuation, investment analysis, and CFO jobs.
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Financial Consultant
Toptal
Head of Strategy, Analysis & Investor Relations
Tegeta Holding
Senior Financial Analyst
Georgia Capital
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Free University of Tbilisi
Select Certifications
Startup Valuation Methods
Duke University
Case Studies
DCF Valuation of a $20 Million Automotive Company
DCF ValuationDCF ModelingFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Valuation Modeling+ 9 more
Hospitality Investment Case Analysis
HospitalityHotels & LodgingFinancial Statement PreparationDCF ValuationFinancial ModelingFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)+ 7 more
Expertise
DCF ValuationFinancial ModelingFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Interim CFOInvestmentsPart-time CFOStrategyValuationWork Experience
2021 - PRESENT
Financial Consultant
Toptal
- Helped several startups raise roughly $0.5 million by preparing pitch decks, business plans, market research, and financial models.
- Performed a market study for one of the largest institutions (top 100 worldwide by market capitalization).
- Performed market-sizing (TAM, SAM, and SOM) jobs for numerous startups.
Focus areas: Fundraising, Startups, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Financial Consultation, Business Planning, Pitch Decks, Executive Summaries, Market Sizing, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pre-revenue Valuation, Investment Consulting, Business Consulting, Startup Consulting, Market Research & Analysis, Investment Banking, Total Addressable Market (TAM), Software as a Service (SaaS)
2020 - PRESENT
Head of Strategy, Analysis & Investor Relations
Tegeta Holding
- Managed the financial performance of a holding company with 30+ daughter companies divided into five business segments, with a total revenue of $400 million.
- Oversaw the investor relations department, led fundraising from European IFIs and the issuance of a $60 million public debt security to refinance short-term loans.
- Presented a long- and short-term strategic outlook to the supervisory board annually, including macro-analysis, industry research, competitor analysis, and suggested strategic opportunities for each business segment.
- Prepared numerous three-statement financial models, analyzing the profitability of investment projects, including purchasing companies, obtaining new dealerships, and constructing new car centers and service shops.
- Showcased monthly financial reviews to top management and quarterly reviews to the supervisory board, reviewing the financials of subsidiary companies and covering key developments in the quarter.
- Built a detailed valuation model of a holding company, incorporating five sub-segments and up to 25 companies, with a total value of $300 million.
Focus areas: Financial Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Valuation, Financial Modeling, Fundraising, Real Estate Development, Real Estate, DCF Valuation, DCF Modeling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Financial Statement Preparation, Pricing, Financial Reporting, Interim CFO, Forecasting, Investment Modeling, Budgeting, Part-time CFO, Investments, Treasury, Profitability Analysis, Market Research, Business Plan Consulting, Financials, Treasury & Liquidity Management, Cash Flow Consultant, P&L Analysis, Modeling, Excel Modeling, Valuation Multiples, Valuation Analysis, Valuation Modeling, Equity Valuation, Finance Reports, CFO, Three-statement Modeling, Excel Expert, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Growth, Investor Relations, Financing, Investment Cases, Investing, Growth Analysis, Strategic Planning, Market Research & Analysis
2018 - 2020
Senior Financial Analyst
Georgia Capital
- Built a financial model to forecast the share price of the largest private equity fund in Georgia, with $1 billion in the total portfolio, incorporating valuation of subsidiary companies.
- Oversaw financial analysis of subsidiary companies and performed budget versus actual analysis.
- Managed liquidity of largest private equity fund in Georgia, with $100 million in liquid funds.
- Performed the analysis of a buyback program and its effect on the company's net asset value (NAV) per share.
- Traded over $100 million debt securities as a part of my liquidity management role at Georgia Capital.
Focus areas: Treasury & Liquidity Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Valuation, Financial Modeling, Fundraising, Real Estate Development, Real Estate, DCF Valuation, DCF Modeling, Bloomberg, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Hospitality, Hotels & Lodging, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Investment Modeling, Budgeting, Part-time CFO, Investments, Treasury, Profitability Analysis, Market Research, Business Plan Consulting, Financials, Financial Management, Cash Flow Consultant, P&L Analysis, Modeling, Excel Modeling, Valuation Multiples, Valuation Analysis, Valuation Modeling, Equity Valuation, Finance Reports, Three-statement Modeling, Excel Expert, Financial Services, Strategy, Growth, Investor Relations, Interim CFO, M&A (Buy-side), Leveraged Buyout Modeling, M&A Modeling, Value Investing, Investment Banking
2016 - 2018
Assurance Senior
EY
- Planned and conducted financial audits to assure financial statements are fairly presented in alignment with IFRS.
- Conducted risk assessments, client interviews, and audit walkthroughs, increasing understanding of audited areas.
- Managed teams of 5-10 people on different projects. Planned audit strategy, performed work allocation across team members, and was responsible for timely preparation and delivery of financial statements to the clients.
- Compiled and presented audit findings, recommend controls, and business practice improvements to both client and senior management.
- Provided recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
Focus areas: Financials, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), DCF Valuation, DCF Modeling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Budgeting, Profitability Analysis, Business Plan Consulting, Cash Flow Consultant, P&L Analysis, Modeling, Excel Modeling, Finance Reports, Excel Expert, Financial Services
2014 - 2016
Assurance Associate
EY
- Prepared consolidated and separate financial statements for up to 20 companies across different industries, including banking, renewable energy, private equity, oil and gas, and healthcare and pharmacy.
- Built balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Provided financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Focus areas: Financial Statements, IFRS Financial Reporting, Income Statements, Statement of Cash Flows, Balance Sheets, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budget Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financials, Cash Flow Consultant, P&L Analysis, Modeling, Excel Modeling, Finance Reports, Excel Expert, Financial Services
Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Free University of Tbilisi - Tbilisi, Georgia
Certifications
MARCH 2023 - PRESENT
Startup Valuation Methods
Duke University
JUNE 2020 - PRESENT
Bloomberg Market Concepts Course
Bloomberg Finance L.P.