Mike Giesecke

About Mike Giesecke

Seasoned executive with an established record leading financial organizations across FinTech and Healthcare. Proven results setting strategic direction and achieving superior outcomes through domain expertise supplemented by a collaborative nature. Inspires team and colleagues through empowerment and effective relationships. Built substantial cross functional proficiency in preparation for a Chief Financial Officer position.

Experience

1. Vice President Finance

   Early Warning

   Dec 2022 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US

   Promoted to lead FP & A for entire $750M enterprise due to positioning as a trusted business partner and ability to lead team to high level of respect within organization. Managed expense budgeting and forecasting across 25 functional areas to ensure investment alignment with strategic goals. Delivered Board level financial reporting package and analysis for quarterly operating and annual budget reviews- Developed automated cash flow Budgeting and forecasting capability, leading to significant increase in visibility and reliability of cash projections during a time of significant Corporate investment- Guided development of an innovative reporting process in response to significant organizational change; new process is driving transparency and accountability for improved expense management - Managed strategic investments and initiatives to align operations with long range Corporate strategy

Education

• DePauw University

  BA, Biology

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  MBA, Corporate Strategy and Finance

Skills

• Pricing
• Executive Management
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Investments
• Auditing
• Cash Flow
• Product Launch
• Segmentation
• Financial Modeling
• Competitive Analysis
• Strategy
• Healthcare
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions