I am a highly experienced Managing Director with a financial background as a CIMA qualified Accountant and Finance Director. I have developed a deep understanding of manufacturing over 25 years, which enables me to combine technical knowledge with financial insight and most importantly a foundation of loyalty and passion for the industry, to improve business performance whilst delivering inspirational leadership and upholding organisational values.I am passionate about translating numbers into realistic operational strategy that can achieve tangible financial results without losing sight of what matters in a manufacturing organisation, the people who make it. My versatile background across finance and operations allows me to harness talent in innovative ways, drawing out the best performance in people whilst always focusing on the “bottom line”. I am adept at leading change initiatives as part of acquisitions to maximise commercial output whilst minimising disruption and maintaining morale, and I am skilled in gelling senior management teams, facilitating partnership working in previously disjointed or newly acquired teams. My notable successes include leading a major transformation project for a sign manufacturing company (Variable Message Signs), encompassing the acquisition of a fabrication facility, headcount rationalisation and manufacturing process review, saving over £700k; generating over £1m in cash through reprofiling company debt and submitting R&D tax credit claims; and leading the development of a unique LED rail signal, resulting in winning Network Rail’s Innovation award and £2-3m increase in annual sales. Specialities:✔️ Management Accounting ✔Senior Leadership ✔Manufacturing ✔️ Directing Operations ✔Advanced Excel ✔Project Management ✔Bid and Tender Leadership ✔HR, TUPE, Redundancy Management✔Acquisition Management ✔ERP (Enterprise Resource Management Systems ✔Creating Operational Infrastructure
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Managing DirectorHill And Smith Ltd Trading As Variable Message Signs Jul 2014 - Oct 2020Hebburn, England, United KingdomAcquired by Hill & Smith in July 2014, VMS designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions LED signs and signals for use on motorways, rail signals and metal enclosures with 100 employees and a turnover of £13m. As MD from 2006 I lead the growth and success of the business, holding full P&L accountability and overall responsibility for delivery of budgets as part of a three-year strategic plan cycle. I oversee the SMT which includes: Technical, Commercial, Finance, Projects and Purchasing… Show more Acquired by Hill & Smith in July 2014, VMS designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions LED signs and signals for use on motorways, rail signals and metal enclosures with 100 employees and a turnover of £13m. As MD from 2006 I lead the growth and success of the business, holding full P&L accountability and overall responsibility for delivery of budgets as part of a three-year strategic plan cycle. I oversee the SMT which includes: Technical, Commercial, Finance, Projects and Purchasing Directors, Assembly Manager and Spares & Repairs Co-ordinator.Key Contributions:◼ Achieved increased sales in 2015, 2016 and 2017 (£22m, £25m and £20m respectively) after undergoing significant business transformation, overachieving against operating profit targets by 33%.◼ Rationalised sign production to a single site, relocated finance and stores, acquired, and relocated fabrication facility and reduced headcount resulting in £700k of annual savings.◼ Identified and negotiated a significant retrospective maintenance contract payment with a key customer, achieving substantial financial gain for the business. Show less
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Managing DirectorVariable Message Signs Limited Dec 2006 - Jul 2014Hebburn, England, United KingdomAs Managing Director, part of my role was to manage the delicate balance of complex finance and debt management that came with being a private equity owned business. I ensure cost and working capital were effectively managed and developed excellent working relationships with stakeholders. Key Contributions:◼ Delivered a series of financial activities; reprofiled company’s debt, leading to significantly reduced debt payment and submitted R&D tax credit claims over multiple years… Show more As Managing Director, part of my role was to manage the delicate balance of complex finance and debt management that came with being a private equity owned business. I ensure cost and working capital were effectively managed and developed excellent working relationships with stakeholders. Key Contributions:◼ Delivered a series of financial activities; reprofiled company’s debt, leading to significantly reduced debt payment and submitted R&D tax credit claims over multiple years, generating more than £1m in cash.◼ Led development of an LED rail signal product for Network Rail, winning the Innovation award at Network Rail’s annual supplier awards and resulting in £2-3m increase in annual sales. ◼ Managed a successful tender with Crown Commercial Services, becoming the only SME on the Traffic Management Framework - Signs and Signals lot. Show less -
Finance And Operations DirectorVariable Message Signs Limited Feb 2005 - Dec 2006Hebburn, England, United KingdomAt VMS, I was Finance Director before becoming MD. As part of an SME, my role was broad and varied across operations and finance, enabling me to establish a deep understanding of how the manufacturing business operated at ground level which I could then utilise to develop holistic operational strategy that was underpinned by financial acumen. During this role I achieved considerable respect, resulting in being promoted to MD. Key Contributions:◼ Implemented an Enterprise… Show more At VMS, I was Finance Director before becoming MD. As part of an SME, my role was broad and varied across operations and finance, enabling me to establish a deep understanding of how the manufacturing business operated at ground level which I could then utilise to develop holistic operational strategy that was underpinned by financial acumen. During this role I achieved considerable respect, resulting in being promoted to MD. Key Contributions:◼ Implemented an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, improving purchasing approach, supply chain visibility and reducing purchasing order placements from 3 to 1 day per week. ◼ Implemented dedicated production cell and testing procedures for new rail sign products as part of rail safety case, increasing efficiency. Show less
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Finance DirectorVariable Message Signs Limited Feb 2002 - Feb 2005Hebburn, England, United KingdomVMS was previously part of Rolls-Royce, when I had originally joined the company. As Finance Director during the management buyout, I played a significant part in re-establishing the business with a new identity. As well as embedding new processes, this encompassed innovative business partnering with the senior management to embed financial awareness throughout the operational strategy and resulted in my eventual promotion to Finance and Operations Director. Key Contributions:◼… Show more VMS was previously part of Rolls-Royce, when I had originally joined the company. As Finance Director during the management buyout, I played a significant part in re-establishing the business with a new identity. As well as embedding new processes, this encompassed innovative business partnering with the senior management to embed financial awareness throughout the operational strategy and resulted in my eventual promotion to Finance and Operations Director. Key Contributions:◼ Re-engineered financial processes post separation from Rolls-Royce, ensuring financial covenant tests were achieved with efficiency and financial integrity maintained. ◼ Embedded financial awareness throughout operational strategy by coaching, challenging and supporting other members of executive team during the development of operational infrastructure.◼ Led the sale process of VMS from Rolls Royce including Information Memorandum, data room, presentations to prospected purchasers and due diligence process, resulting in a sale price of £9.5m, double the initial estimate. Show less
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Various Finance RolesRolls-Royce Industrial Power Group Mar 1995 - Jan 2002I joined Clarke Chapman Engineering Services, part of Rolls-Royce, as a Financial Controller in 1995, in March 1998 moved over to Rolls-Royce Materials Handling as Financial Controller, transferred to Clarke Chapman as Finance Director Designate between June and December 2000 and seconded to Langley Holdings before taking on a Finance & Special Projects role in July 2001.
Bill Hamilton Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
3 A Levels And 8 O Levels
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