Michael Power
Waterford,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in tax planning, regulatory compliance, and investment strategy formulation. Demonstrates mastery in treasury functions and resource allocation optimisation, alongside capital budgeting and mergers and acquisitions expertise. Upholds ethical standards while driving strategic visioning and corporate governance adherence. Proficient in business performance reporting and budget control, aiming to enhance organisational growth through strategic financial leadership.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Corporate Finance Consultant
Self Employed
- Provided expert financial advice to senior management for strategic decision making.
- Negotiated favourable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing costs significantly.
- Strengthened stakeholder relations through effective communication of financial reports.
Acting CFO/ Company Secretary and Board Director
PetroNeft Resources plc
, Ireland
03.2020 - Current
- Reduced costs with strategic oversight of procurement activities.
- Managed portfolio investments, enhanced company's financial position.
- Streamlined auditing processes for improved compliance with local and international standards.
- Spearheaded digitisation initiatives to automate financial functions, increased productivity and accuracy of finance teams.
Corporate Finance Consultant
Pyxus International Inc
, Ireland
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Reviewed and revised investment portfolios to optimise returns.
- Spearheaded the integration of new finance software, facilitating more efficient data processing.
- Increased company profitability by devising innovative financial strategies.
- Enhanced fiscal performance with meticulous budget planning and monitoring.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
TeliaSonera B.V.
, Tajikistan
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Led financial reporting activities, increasing transparency and accountability.
- Managed complex budgeting tasks to control costs and increase profits.
- Coordinated internal audits for improved overall finance function health.
- Facilitated compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding penalties and fines.
Corporate Finance Consultant
Trican Well Services, SBiomed LLC, SRJ Technologie
, Ireland, U.K, and Canada
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Increased company profitability by devising innovative financial strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent oversight of finance operations.
- Managed corporate finances, enhancing overall fiscal health.
- Provided expert financial advice to senior management for strategic decision making.
Chief Financial Officer
Trican Well Services limited
, Russia
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed complex budgeting tasks to control costs and increase profits.
- Led financial reporting activities, increasing transparency and accountability.
- Oversaw treasury functions to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Drove cost reduction initiatives through innovative process improvements.
Interim Chief Financial Officer
STGN Limited
, Ireland
11.2007 - 12.2008
- Facilitated compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding penalties and fines.
- Championed use of advanced financial systems for better data analysis capability.
- Led financial reporting activities, increasing transparency and accountability.
- Strengthened revenue streams via insightful market trend analysis.
Education
Accountancy
Irish Institute of Chartered Accountants
Ireland 09.1985 - 09.1992
Skills
- Tax planning mastery
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance
- Ethical standards upholding
- Investment strategy formulation
- Treasury functions mastery
- Resource allocation optimization
- Capital budgeting
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Strategic visioning
- Corporate governance adherence
- Business performance reporting
- Budget control proficiency
Timeline
Acting CFO/ Company Secretary and Board Director
PetroNeft Resources plc
03.2020 - Current
Corporate Finance Consultant
Pyxus International Inc
06.2018 - 03.2020
Interim Chief Financial Officer
TeliaSonera B.V.
01.2016 - 02.2017
Corporate Finance Consultant
Trican Well Services, SBiomed LLC, SRJ Technologie
01.2014 - 12.2015
Chief Financial Officer
Trican Well Services limited
03.2011 - 12.2013
Interim Chief Financial Officer
STGN Limited
11.2007 - 12.2008
Accountancy
Irish Institute of Chartered Accountants
09.1985 - 09.1992
Corporate Finance Consultant
Self Employed
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