Heading up the Finance Function of this highly successful distributor of Great Lengths hair extensions in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Evoke Management specialises in providing access to high levelbusiness advice from experienced high calibre professionals on a part-time basis. We focus on finding the skills, expertise, and people to helpmove your business forward.- Financial Health, Planning and Control- Operations and People- Business Performance Advice- Exit Planning and OptionsDo you need our help?- Do you want to grow your business and move it forward but don’tknow how?- Are you looking to expand in the UK or overseas?- Do you need help with your cash flow planning and financial future?- Are you considering Exit and don’t know when or how to start?If you are interested in our services, please do get in touch either viaemail (contact@evokemanagement.co.uk) or via telephone 0203 473 3700.www.evokemanagement.co.uk

DestinationSkin is national chain of aesthetic clinics with 17 locations nationwide specialising in laser hair removal & advanced skin treatments. Providing a personalised and tailored service to our clients, we offer a complimentary bespoke consultation and recommend a range of treatments to address individual skin concerns and ageing.Devised and implemented operational strategies to accomplish overall company objectives. Collaborated with Senior Leadership and built strong working relationships with key stakeholders and auditors while communicating overall business processes. Supervised all financial aspects whilst minimising costs, improving profits, generating budgetary guidelines, managing cash flows, and securing funding. Complied with international financial reporting standards, developed, and maintained statutory reports within the UK and into Swedish parent company. Led and motivated staff to improve service outcomes.Key Contributions:• Utilised leadership skills and ensured £8M turnover in UK.• Managed 16 clinics, head office, and secured new premises for three new clinics while negotiating lease agreements and asset purchases.• Played an integral role in delivering a break-even position in 2017 through improved controls, process rationalisation and company restructure within Head Office.• Enabled Destination Skin to reach a stage in its development where a successful sale could be achieved in order to meet the shareholder strategy.

A luxurious 77 bedroom country house hotel based in a leafy suburb of Oxford specialising in catering for business and leisure guests with a family home from home feel that set us apart from local competitors.Hawkwell House offers conferencing and wedding facilities including an outside wedding licence – one of only 3 venues in Oxford to offer this exclusive service. Corporate clients include Oxfam, BMW and Centrica.Formulated and executed operational and financial strategies to achieve corporate long-run targets. Implemented effective front of house system to enable management of the bookings and provide data for effective reporting at board level. Identified and used key performance indicators to gather information regarding company’s processes effectiveness. Prepared and presented detailed reports and proposed innovative solutions while collaborating with senior management in quarterly meetings. Monitored cash flows and developed annual budgets while utilising forecasting approach. Established and maintained VAT returns, management, and annual statutory accounts. Examined inventory and calculated accurate gross profit of the business whilst using strong analytical skills. Controlled overall human resources functions while streamlining payroll process for 60 employees.Key Contributions:• Implemented new property management and EPOS systems while spearheading two large restoration projects.• Introduced company’s contributory pension plan that benefited all eligible personnel and supported in raising share capital in line with shareholder exit strategy.• Ensured true financial position of the company by conducting cost and balance sheet analysis and reconciling results; liaising with external auditors and bankers.