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Sam Desigan

Fractional CFO (New York)

Sam Desigan is a seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years of experience leading corporate finance, FP&A, and technology-driven transformation initiatives across growth-stage and mid-market organizations. A former CFO and CIO, he has built a reputation for aligning financial strategy with operational execution, helping businesses scale efficiently while improving performance and profitability. Nationally recognized for his innovative use of analytics, cloud technologies, and modern finance practices, Sam brings a forward-thinking approach to financial leadership.
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Track record highlights

  • Supported Seed to Series B fundraising and capital structuring for high-growth ventures across healthcare, SaaS, cleantech, and PE-backed businesses.
  • As CFO/CIO, led cloud and document-management transformation that recovered $3 Mil in annual reimbursement revenue and improved billing/audit cycle times.
  • Built predictive analytics to identify new service opportunities; organization recognized by Computerworld Honors Laureate, CIO 100, and InformationWeek 500.
  • Automated finance and project controls that delivered $4 Mil in annual recoveries and extended best practices across the organization.

Sector Experience

  • Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics
  • Mining, Resources and Energy
  • Technology, Media and Telecoms

Sam's specialist skills

Analytics Wizard

Built AI agents, predictive analytics and BI dashboards that surfaced new revenue opportunities and improved board-level decision-making.

Technology Evangelist

Led award-winning cloud, ERP, and AI implementations that improved controls while reducing cost and cycle times.

Systems and Controls

Digitized AP/AR, billing, and audit workflows in 60 days, enabling stronger reimbursement capture and faster year-end close.

Cash flow Improvement

Improved reimbursement capture and working-capital visibility, unlocking recurring monthly recoveries and stabilizing liquidity.

Business Planning

Developed rolling forecasts, scenario models, and board packs that connect strategy to measurable financial outcomes.

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