Key Achievements:

• Developed and executed financial strategy, driving 20% year-on-year revenue growth.

• Streamlined budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, reducing cycle times by 35%.

• Implemented cost optimisation initiatives, saving £5M / $6M annually.

• Improved cash flow management, reducing short-term financing needs by 50%.

• Introduced automated financial reporting dashboards for executive leadership, improving decision-making speed.

• Led ERP and finance system implementation, enhancing reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Strengthened internal controls, reducing errors and financial misstatements by 40%.

• Oversaw M&A due diligence and post-merger integrations, ensuring financial and operational alignment.

• Improved working capital management, reducing receivables and inventory cycles by 25%.

• Negotiated financing arrangements, securing favourable debt and credit terms.

• Standardised management reporting templates across business units, improving transparency.

• Developed KPIs and dashboards to monitor financial performance and support strategic planning.

• Ensured compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Mentored and developed senior finance staff, resulting in multiple promotions.

• Implemented tax planning and optimisation strategies, reducing effective tax rate by 10%.

• Led process improvement initiatives, automating reconciliations and reporting, saving 30+ hours/month.

• Enhanced profitability analysis and cost allocation processes to support strategic business decisions.

• Strengthened treasury, investment management, and cash allocation, optimising returns.

• Developed scenario planning, forecasting, and risk assessment tools for executive leadership.

• Delivered financial insights and business cases for strategic capital projects.

• Improved financial governance, policy adherence, and corporate compliance.

• Partnered with operations to enhance efficiency, cost management, and operational performance.

• Implemented predictive financial modelling to support growth strategies and investment decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function, including FP&A, accounting, treasury, and reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

• Develop and implement financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management systems.

• Oversee financial planning, risk management, and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

• Provide actionable insights to executive leadership to drive strategic business decisions.

• Manage, mentor, and develop senior finance staff, fostering a high-performing team.

• Drive financial process improvements, automation, and system optimisation across the organisation.

• Support mergers, acquisitions, capital projects, and long-term strategic initiatives.