I am a Consultant CFO / FD working with both SME businesses but also with significant experience of working within sizeable corporates. I enjoy working with businesses who are forward thinking, flexible and who are passionate and ambitious about their future. Personalities are key to me and a connection with the CEO and the Board is essential. I work flexibly on fixed or hourly rates for short or long term projects.Key experiences include:Board adviserLeadershipBusiness StrategyDecision makingAcquisition negotiations (SPA involvement)Business ValuationEMI scheme introductions and EOT scheme implementationStrategic Business PlanningMentoring of DirectorsDirection and Development of In-House Finance teamI have experience across Communications, Manufacturing, Planning, Plant Hire, Gaming, Advertising, Media, Dentistry, Estate Agency and Logistics Industries.For more information please review www.essentialfinancialconsultancy.co.uk, message me via LinkedIn or contact me on 07867 418568.

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- Integration of eight significant acquistions over three years and involved in the sale of the company in 2012- Integral in growth of company from £0m to £50m over five years- Development and merger of financial systems (Sage / Sun / Dimensions/ Manual)- Building and development of finance team of 16 with diversified experience- Development of Group Management Reporting Model to meet growing business needs- Development of Covenant monitoring model and liaison with the Bank- Detailed Cashflow management- Profitability management and driving of profitiability initiatives- Process review and improvements- Introduction of Budgeting/Forecasting model for large scale business- Overseeing of historical 'Rank' VAT claims- Full audit responsibility

- Financial Controller for the Internet Business- Development of Board and Management Reporting- Oversee sale of the internet based side of the business

Sale of the business:- Working with the CEO and leading the sale of the company from a financial perspective and reporting back to non-finance directors- Attending all legal meetings with regard to the sale- Overseeing Due Diligence requirementsPost sale:- As part of the Senior Management team achieving a profit of NZD £1m in year 2 post reverse merger from a starting position of a loss of NZD £1m- Rapidly integrating the two entities involving staff restructure, system integration, process reviews, and physical office relocation- Post merger identifying key areas for cost reduction / profit improvement to drive entity profitability- Designing internal finance reports to highlight job / client profitability- Re-negotiate key client contracts

- Completion of RFI - Presentation of production to prospective customers- Provision of training, consultancy and process review services- Project Management on Sage ACCPAC implementations

- Bedding in of acquired companies from a financial persepective- Review of Consolidation process and introduction of revised procedures- Manage implementation of Peoplesoft Accounts Payable module- Manage implementation of Quantum Treasury system- Development of internal and parent reporting- Preparation of Consolidated Statutory accounts

RAL Limited was the result of a management buy-out on Rank Amusements Limited. - Recommendation and implementation of a suitable accounts software package- Recruitment and training of a finance team- Design of monthly management accounts pack for internal use

- Direct involvement in the Due Diligence Process prior to the business being sold via an MBO in March 1997- Preparation and development of internal management accounts / annual budgets / 5 year strategic plan / IRR reports / Statutory Accounts- Present to non-financial venue managers

Responsible for - Preparation of internal financial reports- Preparation of statutory accounts- Preparation of annual budgets- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts- System development - Liaison with operations

Key responsibilities included:- Preparation of Management and Statutory accounts for a wide range of clients- Audit of Limited Companies from both manual and computerised records- Preparation of Payroll data- Preparation of Cash-flow Forecasts- Attendance at VAT and PAYE inspections on behalf of clients- The provision of advice on accounting procedures as adopted by clients- Liaison with clients regarding all aspects of the audit and accounting services provided.