Gary Holmes, MBA
About Gary Holmes, MBA
Gary Holmes, MBA, serves as the Director of Financial Analysis at Scientific Games and has extensive experience in financial roles across various countries. He is skilled in integrating financial and non-financial analytics to enhance commercial performance and has a strong background in building finance functions from the ground up.
Work at Scientific Games
Gary Holmes serves as the Director of Financial Analysis at Scientific Games, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive financial expertise to enhance the company's financial performance. Prior to this position, he was the Head of Commercial Finance at Scientific Games for a brief period in 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing financial analysis and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, contributing to the strategic financial planning of the organization.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Scientific Games, Gary Holmes is also the Advisory CFO at Life by Equipe, a position he has held since 2019. He has been a Non-Executive Director at OxFizz since 2020. His current roles involve providing strategic financial guidance and oversight, focusing on integrating financial and non-financial analytics to drive business growth. He emphasizes the importance of finance in organizational success.
Professional Experience
Gary Holmes has a diverse professional background, having worked in various financial roles across multiple countries. He was the Finance Director at Cimpress for Vistaprint Corporate Solutions, where he worked in India and Japan from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include Senior Manager of Finance at Cimpress and Financial Analyst at DSM in Switzerland. He has built finance functions from the ground up and has experience in raising both debt and equity funding.
Education and Expertise
Gary Holmes studied at CIMA, gaining knowledge in management accounting and financial management. His educational background supports his extensive experience in both US GAAP and UK statutory requirements. He is skilled in combining financial and non-financial analytics, which enhances his ability to drive commercial performance in the organizations he works with.
Background in Financial Analysis
Gary Holmes has a proven track record in financial analysis and management. His career spans various roles where he has demonstrated his capability in strategic financial planning and analysis. He has worked in multiple locations, including the UK, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, and has experience in both listed businesses and start-ups. His background includes significant roles in finance that have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations.