Danny Abass
Danny is a Chartered Accountant and financial analysis expert with deep experience in both high-growth technology companies and healthcare sectors. His unique combination of strategic financial planning, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement skills enables him to deliver impactful insights and drive successful outcomes across complex projects. With significant experience in financial modelling, capital raising, and process optimisation, Danny brings a comprehensive understanding of how to translate financial analysis into actionable business strategies.
Danny’s superpower
Danny's superpower lies in his ability to transform complex financial data into strategic insights that drive organisational success. He excels at developing sophisticated financial models and analysis that support critical business decisions. His experience in both fast-paced technology companies and regulated healthcare environments allows him to bridge the gap between financial analysis and practical implementation. Danny's unique talent for stakeholder engagement and clear presentation of financial information makes him invaluable in projects requiring collaboration between financial experts and healthcare professionals.
How he got here
- Joined HealthConsult as a Senior Consultant, bringing expertise in financial analysis, modelling, and stakeholder engagement, alongside comprehensive experience in both corporate finance and healthcare sectors
- Spearheaded financial analysis and due diligence for a successful acquisition at Buildkite, resulting in $2M in additional annual revenue, showcasing his skills in strategic financial planning
- Prepared detailed financial projections and investor presentations that secured $32M in Series C funding at Buildkite, demonstrating his expertise in financial modeling and capital raising
- Implemented new financial planning software that reduced cycle time by 25% and enhanced forecasting accuracy at Buildkite
- Played a crucial role in a $100M Series D capital raise at Airwallex, preparing comprehensive financial statements and analysis
- Streamlined month-end close processes at Airwallex, reducing cycle time from 10 to 5 days and improving accuracy by 50%
- Led audit engagements for major healthcare clients including Eastern Health at RSM, utilizing data analytics tools to improve efficiency by 35%
- Earned his Chartered Accountant qualification from CA Australia New Zealand, complementing his Bachelor of Commerce from RMIT
- Developed expertise in financial systems including Oracle NetSuite, Power BI, Looker, and advanced Excel modeling, enabling data-driven decision making