Sebastiaan Howle
London
Summary
Commercial financial professional with strong expertise in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Skilled in financial modeling, market analysis, and cost optimization to drive business growth. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and supporting long-term strategic goals through effective team leadership and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial, Strategy and Operations Manager – DNEG Animation
DNEG, London, UK
London
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Identified and capitalised on emerging revenue opportunities in media industry.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to drive business growth.
- Analysed market trends and competitive landscapes to uncover business opportunities and threats.
- Optimised bidding processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of show production schedules.
- Developed complex deal structures that allowed clients to achieve their financial targets
- Collaborated with clients to maximise gross income while minimising net expenditure.
Finance Manager
DNEG Animation
London
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Orchestrated oversight of both FP&A and Production finance components for DNEG Animation. Assumed full accountability for detailed analysis, production planning, and creation of executive presentations. Monitored and analysed financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Spearheaded process enhancements facilitating seamless information flow between FP&A and Production finance disciplines.
- Supported Head of Production and Animation division leader by collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Successfully implemented cost control measures, achieving 40% reduction year on year, ensuring positive profits despite macro factors such as writers and acting strikes.
Finance Graduate - Strategy & Corporate Development
Liberty Global, London, UK
London
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Recognised and activated emerging business initiatives and revenue adjacencies within telecoms and media industry. Took full accountability for detailed analysis, business modelling, presentations, and stakeholder engagement. Monitored key performance indicators and provided regular updates on business performance.
- Enhanced strategic value across Liberty Global footprint and high-value business assets.
- Spearheaded formulation and execution of executive-level strategic direction for strategy team across portfolio of operating companies.
- Played key role in two significant M&A transactions: $7.4B acquisition of Sunrise and £30.4M total enterprise value merger of Virgin Media and O2.
Finance Graduate - Finance Business Partner
Virgin Media
Hook
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed financial budgets and collaborated with stakeholders to provide accurate and insightful financial forecasts. Prepared and presented financial reports, highlighting key insights and trends. Participated in budgeting and forecasting activities for various business units.
- Enabled enhancements in crucial month-end processes to optimise business operations.
- Played pivotal role in investment committee process for IT and Data Centre projects, actively contributing to creation and review of business cases.
- Provided expert advice to stakeholders on nuances of Capex and OPEX costs, while implementing improved accounting controls.
Finance Graduate - Capital Allocation & Business Control
Liberty Global
London
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse financial information. Supported implementation of financial controls and procedures. Ensured compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Supported long-range forecasting initiatives to facilitate continuous monitoring of business performance and KPI targets.
- Generated insightful reports for senior stakeholders, aiding in informed decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
- Cultivated advanced proficiency in MS Excel, adept at creating and modifying intricate data sets.
- Leveraged data-driven insights and trends to enhance and expand modelling capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Bristol
09.2014 - 07.2017
CIMA Qualification - CIMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
/2017 - 01.2020
Skills
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Strategic execution
- Financial modeling
- Market analysis
- Cost optimization
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
Websites
Additional Experience
- Summer Internship - RENEW LLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Barman - Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
- Ski Instructor - St Anton, Austria
- Salesman - Melbourne, Australia
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Commercial, Strategy and Operations Manager – DNEG Animation
DNEG, London, UK
01.2024 - 08.2025
Finance Manager
DNEG Animation
01.2022 - 01.2024
Finance Graduate - Strategy & Corporate Development
Liberty Global, London, UK
01.2020 - 01.2022
Finance Graduate - Finance Business Partner
Virgin Media
01.2018 - 01.2019
Finance Graduate - Capital Allocation & Business Control
Liberty Global
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Bristol
09.2014 - 07.2017
CIMA Qualification - CIMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
/2017 - 01.2020
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