Grahame Harlow
About Grahame Harlow
Grahame Harlow is the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at DELVE, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including Vividly, Ogilvy, and OMD USA.
Work at Delve
Grahame Harlow has been serving as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Delve since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning processes and analysis, contributing to the company's strategic financial decisions. His tenure at Delve has lasted for 10 months, during which he has focused on enhancing financial operations and aligning them with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Harlow held various finance positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Vividly as Trade Finance Director from 2021 to 2022 and then as Director of Finance and Operations from 2022 to 2023. His experience also includes serving as Regional Finance Manager at Ogilvy from 2018 to 2020 and Manager of Finance Operations at OMD USA from 2016 to 2018. These roles have equipped him with extensive knowledge in financial management and operations.
Education and Expertise
Grahame Harlow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Finance from Lake Forest College, where he also completed a double minor in International Relations and Spanish. Additionally, he studied International Finance at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial planning and analysis.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his role, Harlow is the principal Finance Lead responsible for implementing proprietary managerial accounting software aimed at improving financial literacy within the company. He collaborates with the CEO, President, and key stakeholders to develop future investment strategies. Harlow also defines critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and administers department-level Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to effectively manage and track business health metrics.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Harlow owns the report data taxonomy for granular analysis across various dimensions, including project, department, division, client, industry, country, and region. He developed the company's first Annual Operating Plan (AOP) through a comprehensive, bottoms-up approach, ensuring that financial planning aligns with the company's strategic goals.