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Location
London, United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since
January 31, 2017
Thorsten is a corporate finance advisor and CFO with an international career in investment banking (Lehman Brothers, Banco Santander) and technology ventures. He partners with SMEs as well as PE/VC investors in the TMT, health care, consumer, and financial services sectors to solve strategic and financial challenges. He is also an expert financial modeler and speaks English, German, and French.
Career Highlights
Corporate Finance Advisor | Chief Financial Officer
Self-employed
Executive Director
Banco Santander S.A.
Vice President
Lehman Brothers, Inc. | Nomura plc.
Education Highlights
Master of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude)
University of Basel
Certification Highlights
Expertise
Work Experience
Director Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
2021 - PRESENT
Charcot Capital
- Advised a global diagnostic imaging company on merging a non-core medical device business with an international pharma company to create a unique diagnostics offering (healthcare and EV $150 million) on the sell-side M&A.
- Provided comprehensive financial and business analysis on target and transaction structuring, supporting a $50 million debt refinancing to acquire a multinational hospitality group (buy-side M&A, private equity client, consumer, and EV $150 million).
- Advised a multi-billion dollar consumer brands conglomerate on disposal (carve-out) of a non-core business segment (Logistics and EV $50 million) on the sell-side M&A.
- Advised shareholder on disposal of a majority stake in software technology company providing virtual events and strategic meeting management (Software and EV $30 million) on the sell-side M&A.
- Supported family office with the cross-border acquisition of silica sand mine across the full transaction lifecycle (industrials and EV MAD $10 million) on the buy-side M&A.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Fundraising, Exit Strategy, Investments, Buy-side, Sell-side, Private Equity, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), Buyouts, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, M&A (Sell-side), M&A (Buy-side), Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyout Modeling, Valuation Modeling, Forecasting, Cash Flow Modeling, SaaS, Cross-border M&A, IRR, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, ROI, Financial Forecasting, Subscriptions, Wealth Management, Investment Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Banking & Finance, Financial Markets, Strategic Planning & Execution, Market Research, Board Advisory, Finance, Stock Analysis, Equity Valuation, Cost Management, Executive Consulting, Due Diligence Consultant, United Kingdom, Accounting, Professional Services, Digital Agencies, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Loans, Waterfall Modeling, Cash Management, Three-statement Modeling, Debt Analysis, Business Evaluation, Deal Sourcing
Corporate Finance Advisor | Chief Financial Officer
2015 - PRESENT
Self-employed
- Worked as a CFO for digital challenger bank | FinTech | Did strategy, financial operations, budgeting and reporting, human resources, and commercial negotiations.
- Worked as a CFO for medical therapy and device company | MedTech | Did fundraising, financial strategy, business development, valuation, and M&A.
- Advised multi-site industrial holding during the sale to strategic investors.
- Worked as s M&A advisor to consumer retail business during the sale of a minority stake.
- Had over 15 board advisory mandates to technology companies in the US, UK, and Europe.
Focus areas: Initial Public Offerings, Transactions, Investor Relations, Investment Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, SaaS, Software, Medtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Finance, Fundraising, CFO, Valuation, Pitch Decks, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, M&A (Sell-side), M&A (Buy-side), Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyout Modeling, Private Equity, Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flow Modeling, Interim CFO, Cross-border M&A, IRR, ROI, Real Estate, Financial Forecasting, Subscriptions, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Banking & Finance, Strategic Planning & Execution, Market Research, Board Advisory, Employee Stock Options, Finance, Business Plan Consulting, Revenue & Expense Projections, Equity Valuation, Cost Management, Executive Consulting, Due Diligence Consultant, United Kingdom, Accounting, Professional Services, Digital Agencies, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Loans, Monte Carlo Simulations, Waterfall Modeling, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Payroll & Benefits, Tax Planning, Blockchain, Web3, Three-statement Modeling, Debt Analysis, Business Evaluation, Deal Sourcing
Fractional CFO for Digital Marketing/SaaS Company
2022 - 2022
ODORE LIMITED
- Updated a business plan and created a financial plan after the Series A fundraising round. Directed strategic dialogue on growth strategy, product pricing, and profitability targets.
- Analyzed cash flows and liquidity requirements, including balance sheet and working capital, and derived initiatives to improve the business's financial performance.
- Created the KPI framework and management reporting for founders, CEO, and COO to improve growth, profitability, projections, and hiring visibility.
- Suggested technological improvements to increase process automation across finance, reporting, marketing, and oversight.
Focus areas: CFO, Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, Interim CFO, SaaS, Employee Stock Options, Finance, Business Plan Consulting, Revenue & Expense Projections, Equity Valuation, Cost Management, Executive Consulting, United Kingdom, Accounting, Digital Agencies, Waterfall Modeling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Payroll & Benefits, Tax Planning, Blockchain, Three-statement Modeling, Business Evaluation, Deal Sourcing
Founder | CEO
2013 - 2016
nujaba ltd
- Created the business idea, analyzed the markets and competitors, developed the product offering, pricing structure, and led the product development.
- Built the business plan and financial plan—including liquidity scenarios, forecasts, and KPIs.
- Wrote investor pitch, organized the roadshow, and presented it to venture capitalists and private investors.
- Managed a team of external developers, designers, marketers, lawyers, and advisers to develop a social networking application.
- Built a financial model for a subscription and transaction-based revenue model.
Focus areas: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Market Research, CFO, Financial Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning & Execution, Pitch Decks, SaaS, Interim CFO, Financial Forecasting, Subscriptions, Business Strategy, Business Plan Consulting, Revenue & Expense Projections, Equity Valuation, Cost Management, Executive Consulting, United Kingdom, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Payroll & Benefits, Tax Planning
Executive Director
2011 - 2013
Banco Santander S.A.
- Expanded the domestic business into international markets (e.g., Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux, Scandinavia, and Poland).
- Created and initiated new client-focused research publications—including investment ideas, volatility analysis, trading workshops, and educational product guides.
- Analyzed European stock markets and volatility and wrote analyst research reports to evaluate investments and create new solutions.
- Partnered with institutional clients to hedge strategic risks—created structured investment solutions and issued a senior note linked to equities.
- Led internal joint ventures with other product heads to improve client services—achieved the top 15 buy-side ranking in two years, up from the low 60s.
Focus areas: Transaction Advisory, Capital Markets, Market Research, Investment Summaries, Business Development, Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, M&A (Sell-side), M&A (Buy-side), IRR, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Wealth Management, Investment Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management, Banking & Finance, Financial Markets, Private Banking, Equity Research, Employee Stock Options, Finance, Trading, Stock Trading, Stock Market, Stock Analysis, Cost Management, Executive Consulting, United Kingdom, Accounting, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Loans, Monte Carlo Simulations, Cash Management, Tax Planning, Three-statement Modeling, Debt Analysis, Business Evaluation, Deal Sourcing
Vice President
2005 - 2010
Lehman Brothers, Inc. | Nomura plc.
- Analyzed the European and American publicly listed companies, financials, share performances, and volatility markets and compiled investment and trading ideas for the institutional client base.
- Executed book building and directed legal documentation for more than 30 public offerings and private placements.
- Wrote investment recommendations for professional investment managers (long-only, long and short, and hedge funds). Created new investment products in different asset classes (e.g., equities, real estate, commodities, foreign exchange, and rates).
- Dealt in listed and OTC equity derivatives, publicly traded shares, and risk-managed complex financial products (e.g., swaps, correlation, and volatility).
- Managed relationships with large European financial institutions; hired and developed a successful team covering European, German-speaking markets.
Focus areas: Investment Summaries, Market Research, Derivatives, Equity Research, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, M&A (Sell-side), IRR, Real Estate, Wealth Management, Investment Portfolio Management, Portfolio Management, Banking & Finance, Financial Markets, Private Banking, Trading, Stock Trading, Stock Market, Stock Analysis, Executive Consulting, United Kingdom, Accounting, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Loans, Monte Carlo Simulations, Tax Planning, Three-statement Modeling, Debt Analysis, Business Evaluation, Deal Sourcing
Education
1998 - 2005
Master of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Business Administration
University of Basel - Basel, Switzerland
Certifications
NOVEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
Excellence With Excel
BIWS
SEPTEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
Financial Modeling
BIWS
JANUARY 2006 - PRESENT
Certificate in Investments - Level 3
CISI
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