YOUR WORD is the most valuable asset you have
INTEGRITY is the tool you use to protect it
The Operational & Strategic Finance Executive Difference
Engage the Team - Identify the Issues - Develop the Solutions - Execute
Operational Finance Executive:
An Operational Finance Executive is a storyteller focused on what the numbers really mean from an operational perspective. It’s more than just an understanding of cash flow, it’s a holistic understanding of how the business operates at every level. An Operational Finance Executive provides additional insights into past and present operational inefficiencies and the financial impact thereof.
Strategic Finance Executive:
The Strategic Finance Executive has a holistic understanding of the business as well but brings a forward-looking view of how to strategically alter the path forward of the company. The Strategic Finance Executive leverages knowledge about the historical performance of the company to help build the roadmap for future growth.
Operational & Strategic Finance Executive:
A Finance Executive who is both Operational and Strategic focused will bring a perspective and understanding of every aspect of an organization and leverages that knowledge to help build your company’s roadmap to a thriving and prosperous future while protecting the stakeholders financial investments.
Meet Robert Cossick
Professional
Robert’s 25+ years of experience has its roots in General Accounting, Strategic FP&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Operations within private, public, and equity backed companies with revenues ranging from $15M - $10B. He’s served in multiple industries including petrochemical, industrial services, investment banking, veterinary clinics, and metal recycling & smelting. Robert has executed projects in six countries on four continents ranging from $150M - $1.2B.
Robert spent over 12 years with Huntsman Petrochemicals. Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with worldwide operations and more than 15,000 employees. The Company had 2015 revenues of approximately $10 billion. Robert served as Global Director of M&A and Licensing for the Performance Products Division which had 2015 revenues of approx. $2.5 billion.
In late 2018, Robert entered the distressed company turnaround industry as the EVP for the turnaround of a $40M entity. Following the completion of that assignment he’s been privileged to work on two additional turnarounds with revenues ranging from $15MM to $60MM. Robert also assists with M&A transactions and conducts executive coaching mainly geared toward developing operational and strategic focused objectives.
Personal
In his personal time, Robert served on the Board of Directors for various non-profit organizations, published five books, and from 2011 - 2022 was the co-host for a marriage radio segment with a national listenership.
Robert is a graduate from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is a licensed CPA. He and his wife, Kathy, live in the Houston, TX area.
Favorite quote and underlying thesis of my fourth book…
“If serving someone is beneath you, then leadership is above you.”
— Mike Pilavachi