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Keith O’Donohue

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I am a results-driven finance leader with a proven track record in steering both venture-backed and complex public companies through high-growth phases.

About

I am a results-driven finance leader with a proven track record in steering both venture-backed and complex public companies through high-growth phases. I bring a blend of financial discipline, operational scalability, and strategic vision to build robust finance functions, drive M&A integration, optimize capital allocation, and enable data-driven decision making.

I lead with respect and integrity, cultivate an engaging culture, and empower teams to consistently exceed expectations. My experience spans global FP&A, pricing strategy, system implementations, and cross-functional collaboration across sales, product, and operations to deliver sustainable value for the business and its stakeholders.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services

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Work experience· 10 roles

Fractional CFO (1-2 day/week, Contract) · HapplJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Partnering with the CEO and leadership team to build a scalable finance function in preparation for Series A. Leading the development of investor-ready models, KPI frameworks, and strategic reporting across ARR, CAC, LTV, and burn. Implementing finance systems, revenue recognition, and commercial & GTM strategies to support growth across multiple markets.

Senior Director, Financial Operations · Shutterstock, IncSep 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Led the Global Deal Desk, implementing process improvements and streamlining decision-making timelines. Fostered cross-functional relationships with sales and operations, contributing to $125M growth over 2 years. Drove pricing, packaging, and GTM initiatives across brands; launched AI Gen/ML/Data businesses. Scaled Studios production business by 4x. Generated over $1M annually in cost savings via tech-enabled processes and headcount optimization. Implemented automated billing approvals and dunning to reduce manual review of refunds, and introduced a Credit Health Check scoring matrix to review 22,000 opportunities annually, shortening opportunity lead-to-order cycles. Improved DSO by 20% through third-party ERP/CRM/GSuite integrations and automated collections. Led acquisitions integrations and drove employee engagement improvements.

Scout Leader & Programme Coordinator · 103rd Willington ScoutsJan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Volunteer role overseeing weekly activities, youth engagement, and program delivery.

Group Treasurer · 103rd Willington ScoutsJan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Assistant Finance Lead · Irish JamboreeJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo
Finance Director, International Controller (various finance positions during tenure) · Pond5, IncFeb 2017 – Aug 2022 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Volunteer Finance Leadership: Team Lead, Finance & Admin · Roverway FranceJan 2016 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo
Assistant Accountant · Cafico InternationalOct 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

Education

ACCA – Fully Qualified Member · Association of Chartered Certified Accountants2030 – 2026
BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance · Technology University Dublin2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

ACCA – Fully Qualified Member2030 – 2026

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