Alexander Sommer
Summary
Strategic finance leader with extensive experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and financial due diligence (FDD). Proven ability to drive business strategy, financial performance, and capital allocation decisions for large organizations. Adept at financial modelling oversight, scenario analysis, and stakeholder management to support executive decision-making. Seeking a Director-level role in Corporate Finance / FP&A in Singapore within a multinational corporation (MNC) or high-growth firm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Finance Lead
AusNet Services
09.2023 - Current
- Lead corporate financial planning and strategy, providing financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership
- Oversee long-term financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
- Conduct business case evaluations for investment opportunities, CAPEX allocation, and strategic initiatives
- Partner with business units to drive performance analysis, cost optimization, and revenue growth strategies
- Present financial reports, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to the CFO
Manager – M&A | Financial Due Diligence | Transaction Services
Deloitte
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Led financial due diligence (FDD) engagements for corporate and private equity clients, assessing financial risks and value drivers in M&A transactions
- Analyzed historical financial performance, working capital trends, and EBITDA adjustments to support buy-side and sell-side deals
- Conducted cash flow analysis, debt structuring assessments, and synergy evaluations for potential acquisitions
- Secondment into Lead Advisory team, supporting deal origination, valuation analysis, and transaction structuring
- Delivered financial insights and risk assessments to C-suite executives and investment committees
Manager – Audit & Assurance
Deloitte
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed audit engagements for large financial services clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards
- Provided financial risk analysis and internal control assessments, identifying areas for business improvement
- Led engagement teams, mentoring junior staff and liaising with senior stakeholders
Senior Analyst – Audit & Assurance
Deloitte
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted financial statement audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews for asset management firms
- Assessed internal controls, operational processes, and financial reporting accuracy
- Worked closely with clients to resolve technical accounting issues and ensure compliance with IFRS
- Assisted in preparing audit deliverables and reports for senior management and stakeholders
Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance
Deloitte UK
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Led audits for private equity, venture capital, and financial services firms, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting
- Conducted due diligence on regulatory compliance and financial controls
- Managed stakeholder relationships, including CFOs, investment managers, and board members
Education
Chartered Accountant (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW)
01.2018
BA - Forensic Chemistry
University of Kent
01.2015
Skills
- Corporate Finance
- FP&A
- Financial modelling oversight
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Capital planning
- M&A
- Financial Due Diligence
- Buy-side due diligence
- Sell-side due diligence
- Deal structuring
- Valuation analysis
- Financial Performance Management
- Scenario analysis
- KPI tracking
- Cost optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partnering with C-suite
- Partnering with business units
- Partnering with investors
- Regulatory Compliance
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Knowledge of AASB
- Knowledge of ASIC
- Knowledge of APRA
- Technology
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI
- Bloomberg
- Financial modelling software
Next Steps
Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Business Strategy in MNCs, or financial services., Infrastructure, Energy or Financial Services., CFO / VP of Finance in a large multinational corporation.
Timeline
Corporate Finance Lead
AusNet Services
09.2023 - Current
Manager – M&A | Financial Due Diligence | Transaction Services
Deloitte
09.2021 - 09.2023
Manager – Audit & Assurance
Deloitte
07.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Analyst – Audit & Assurance
Deloitte
05.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance
Deloitte UK
10.2015 - 11.2018
Chartered Accountant (ACA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW)
BA - Forensic Chemistry
University of Kent
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