IDAN GILADY
Amstelveen
Summary
Senior finance executive with over 12 years of experience in global public and private companies, including PE-backed and Nasdaq-listed organizations. Proven track record in financial leadership, group consolidation, cash and liquidity management, SOX compliance, investor and lender reporting, and cost optimization. Experienced strategic partner to CEOs and executive teams, supporting growth, operational scale, and value creation across international, multi-entity environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance / Head of Finance (CFO-Track Role)
Global BioPharma Company
Amsterdam
09.2023 - Current
- Led group-wide financial management and consolidation across multiple legal entities, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Acted as a key finance partner to executive management, supporting strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
- Prepared and presented financial reporting packages to private equity partners, lenders, and senior stakeholders, strengthening investor confidence and financial visibility.
- Directed cash management and liquidity planning, aligning working capital needs with operational and strategic priorities.
- Established and enhanced internal control frameworks in line with SOX and industry best practices, improving audit readiness and governance.
- Initiated and implemented cost optimization programs across procurement, operations, and overhead, delivering sustainable efficiency improvements.
- Provided financial guidance to R&D, Operations, and Commercial teams, ensuring alignment between financial plans and business objectives.
- PE-backed, market cap ~USD 200M
Finance Manager
Nasdaq-Traded Manufacturing Company
Israel
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Held full responsibility for plant-level finance operations, including end-to-end P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Delivered value-driven financial analysis and reporting to senior management, enabling data-driven decisions to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Maintained and monitored SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk mitigation processes.
- Led annual budget planning, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis, supporting strategic and operational targets.
- Identified and executed cost reduction initiatives within production operations while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Market cap ~USD 300M
HQ / Regional Controller
Global High-Tech Company
Tel Aviv
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Managed global accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting processes for headquarters and regional operations.
- Ensured compliance with US GAAP, including revenue recognition and cost accounting; reviewed commercial agreements and complex transactions.
- Oversaw intercompany reconciliation and financial coordination across seven related entities and more than 40 global subsidiaries.
- Led budgeting processes, tax reporting, and audit coordination with external auditors in Israel, Singapore, Australia, and Indonesia.
- Supported global transfer pricing, inventory, COGS, and tax initiatives in collaboration with regional controllers.
- Maintained SOX compliance, process documentation, and internal control effectiveness across global finance operations.
- Led Oracle ERP implementations in Australia and Indonesia and collaborated closely with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and Legal teams.
- Nasdaq-Traded (market cap ~USD 450M)
Senior Accountant
KPMG
Tel Aviv
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Audit team leader for public companies traded on TASE and private clients across the finance and industrial sectors.
- Audited annual and quarterly financial statements under IFRS and Israeli GAAP.
- Reviewed and tested internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with SOX Section 404.
- Prepared and audited tax filings for Israeli Tax Authorities.
- Managed client portfolios, supervised audit teams, and trained junior staff.
Education
B.A. - Accounting and Finance
Bar-Ilan University
IsraelCertified Public Accountant (CPA) -
Bar-Ilan University
IsraelSkills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Internal controls
- Cash flow management
- Cost optimization
- Operational finance
- Risk management
Personal Information
Title: Finance Executive | CPA, Director of Finance
Languages
- Hebrew, Native
- English, Fluent
Systems And Tools
Oracle, SAP, HFM, Nell-Armonia, Microsoft Excel, Office Suite
Timeline
Director of Finance / Head of Finance (CFO-Track Role)
Global BioPharma Company
09.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Nasdaq-Traded Manufacturing Company
11.2021 - 09.2023
HQ / Regional Controller
Global High-Tech Company
07.2016 - 11.2021
Senior Accountant
KPMG
02.2014 - 06.2016
B.A. - Accounting and Finance
Bar-Ilan University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
Bar-Ilan University