Chris Edwards
Chief Financial Officer, Gannet Biochem | Balancing Achievement of Short-Term Financial Targets with Investment in Long-Term Growth Opportunities
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer at Gannet Biochem
- Location
- Beaufort, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Edwards
As a passionate and diligent senior executive with more than 20 years of financial leadership, I leverage a big-picture approach to drive large-scale change management across functions, engaging with general management, sales, marketing, R&D, and M&A to deliver results.Working across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, I acquired global financial acumen and experience growing organizations, primarily multinational Fortune 500 and private-equity companies. I have also managed ownership transitions to diverse business structures.Recognized as a trusted leader, I build business partner relationships and marshal resources across companies, applying my ability to listen and calmly influence others. I always welcome the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends and can be contacted at c••••••••@gmail.com.LEADERSHIP ACUMEN:⏩ Carved out a multibillion-dollar global company from Bristol-Myers Squibb, standing up operations and transitioning to private-equity ownership and its own infrastructure in 18 months.⏩ Helped double the EMEA region in size through organic and acquisitive growth and expanded business into Central and Eastern Europe for Bristol-Myers Squibb, maximizing profits, minimizing risk, and ensuring collection in volatile economies.⏩ Built a high-performing regional finance team to support a billion-dollar medical device division.⏩ Created a best-in-class shared services operation that delivered significant cost savings, increased cash flow, and supported global business growth.SKILLS & EXPERTISE:Financial Planning & AnalysisBusiness Partner SupportShared Services Model Creation & OperationStrategic PlanningBudget/P&L ManagementAcquisitions & DivestituresBusiness TransitionsContract NegotiationsChange ManagementTeam BuildingSAP ImplementationsProcess Development
Experience
Chief Financial Officer
Feb 2025 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US
Education
Liverpool John Moores University
CIMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The University of Manchester
MBA, Accounting and Finance
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