Key Achievements:

• Successfully led financial strategy, resulting in 20% revenue growth year-on-year.

• Implemented cost optimisation initiatives, saving the company £3M / $3.6M annually.

• Streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing monthly close time by 40%.

• Introduced robust forecasting and budgeting processes, improving predictive accuracy by 35%.

• Negotiated financing arrangements, securing £10M / $12M in capital at favourable terms.

• Led a system-wide ERP implementation, enhancing financial data integrity and accessibility.

• Developed KPIs and dashboards that improved board-level financial decision-making.

• Enhanced cash flow management, improving liquidity and reducing overdraft reliance by 50%.

• Implemented risk management frameworks, reducing exposure to financial and operational risks.

• Spearheaded mergers and acquisitions, successfully integrating 3 major acquisitions.

• Improved working capital efficiency, reducing inventory and receivables cycle by 25%.

• Introduced automated reporting tools, reducing manual reporting hours by 30 hours per month.

• Successfully led the finance team through regulatory audits with no material findings.

• Reduced debt levels through strategic refinancing, saving £500K / $600K in interest annually.

• Mentored and developed senior finance staff, resulting in 5 internal promotions within 18 months.

• Drove profitability analysis and cost allocation models, increasing gross margin by 15%.

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

• Negotiated vendor contracts and supplier financing to generate £1M / $1.2M in savings.

• Led tax planning initiatives, reducing corporate tax exposure by 10%.

• Implemented sustainability and ESG reporting measures, improving investor confidence.

• Standardised cross-border financial reporting, improving consolidation efficiency across 5 subsidiaries.

• Improved treasury management, optimising cash reserves and foreign exchange exposure.

• Introduced business intelligence tools, enabling real-time financial insights for executives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.

• Lead and manage the finance team, including accounting, treasury, FP&A, and reporting functions.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic decisions, M&A, and investment initiatives.

• Oversee risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance processes.

• Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.

• Provide actionable financial insights and analysis to support business growth and operational efficiency.