Sue Werner
VP Finance @MineSense Technologies Ltd.
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WORK HISTORY
VP Finance @MineSense Technologies Ltd.
MineSense is a pioneer in real-time, sensor-based ore sorting solutions. The company’s fast, scalable, and robust mineral sensing platform makes the mining of low-grade ores economically viable while improving a mining company’s bottom line and overall sustainability. Integrated with shovel and belt-based material handling equipment, the technology offers precise, accurate, real-time grade control and ore routing decisions at the point of extraction for maximum resource conversion and metal recovery.
EDUCATION
The University of British Columbia
BComm, Finance, Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
CPA-CA
SKILLS
ABOUT SUE WERNER
LEADERSHIPLed Finance teams up to 22 members strong, in companies with revenues ranging up to $255M. Achieved success by developing, motivating, recruiting, and retaining top performing finance teams, in a resource-efficient manner.STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNINGTaking D-Wave Quantum public in Q3 2022 was a significant milestone, after an extensive history of fundraising for the company. The transition to a SAAS model for Galvanize required close monitoring of cash management. Supported negotiations of a new form of financing based on a multiple of recurring revenues. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTRapid multi-year growth of >70% at Avigilon required laying the foundation to support this acceleration. Helped scale the business through building systems and automation. SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATIONSImplemented NetSuite CRM/ERP within a 90 day Go-Live window at LightIntegra. Scaled the Finance and Manufacturing function within 6 months, and the USA distribution within 12 months.ACQUISITIONS / INTEGRATIONSAssessed acquisition opportunities through modeling and non-financial measures at Traction and Avigilon. Optimized integrations through focusing on company cultures as well as streamlining systems at Gateway Casinos and QLT.STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENTMultiple ownership changes with different corporate structures required hands on engagement at Gateway Casinos, while delivering key data and metrics to each new leadership team. DIVERSE INDUSTRIESFinance experience in: High Tech (Traction, Galvanize, Avigilon), Life Sciences (QLT, LightIntegra) and Entertainment (Mission Hill Wine, Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, Gateway Casinos).
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