Roles at Square One:CFO & COO (April 2023 - November 2024)CFO (January 2020 - April 2023)Finance Director (March 2019 - December 2019)Managed all non-sales teams, driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration to enhance business performance across both the UK and Polish entities.Strategic Financial Leadership: Board member driving financial strategy, governance, and growth in gross margin and EBITDA across the group.Operational Expertise: Optimised cash flow and working capital; led treasury, cross-border compliance, and crypto payment solutions.Performance-Driven Approach: Aligned incentives and performance metrics with revenue growth; achieved cost efficiencies via SG&A reviews; facilitated market entry and compliance in new territories.Technology Transformation: Spearheaded cloud migration and process automation, enhancing efficiency and enabling real-time insights.Supplier and Stakeholder Management: Negotiated favourable supplier terms and cultivated strong relationships with bankers, external auditors, legal advisors, and insurance providers to ensure seamless operational support.Infrastructure Optimisation: Led office upgrades and relocations to support team growth.Team Redesign and Talent Retention: Redesigned high-turnover teams by streamlining workflows, improving training, and fostering an environment that significantly improved employee engagement and retention.Change Leadership: Championed CSR, diversity, and cultural initiatives; strengthened leadership communication and adaptability.

A dual role with my position at Experis (Commercial Finance Manager) - both part of the Manpower Group.Strategic Finance Partner: Supported the UK Managing Director and Operating Board with data-driven insights to fuel company growth.Financial Leadership: Directed UK management accounts, FP&A, and profitability analysis for strategic decision-making.Performance Tracking: Created a dashboard linking Sales and Delivery activities to client billing, boosting visibility and accountability.Profit Optimisation: Improved Cost of Sales and SG&A transparency, driving a significant increase in gross margin and operating profit over three years.Audit Expertise: Ensured seamless UK statutory audits with full regulatory compliance.Team Development: Led and coached a team of three, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Roles at Experis Limited:Commercial Finance Manager (April 2015 - March 2019)Senior Commercial Finance Analyst (April 2013 - March 2015)Commercial Finance Analyst (September 2011 - March 2013)Strategic Finance Partner: Advised UK MD, Operating Board, and Practice Directors on growth initiatives, acquisitions, incentive strategies and new products to maximise gross margin and EBITDA.Financial Reporting Excellence: Designed reporting suites and competitor analysis, driving improved forecasting and cost reductions.FP&A Leadership: Directed P&L analysis, budgeting, and sensitivity modelling for all teams, aligning financial plans with strategy.Financial Due Diligence & Acquisition Integration: Performed the financial due diligence on potential acquisitions, attended the discovery meetings with operations boards and successfully managed the financial integration of an acquisition.Data-Driven Insights: Developed tools to measure ROI and productivity by consultant, team, and division, optimising profitability.System Implementation: Led Cognos and Qlikview rollouts, enhancing real-time reporting and decision-making capabilities.Team Leadership: Managed and coached high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Reporting Optimisation: Streamlined P&L and balance sheet reporting, delivering actionable insights on client positions and gains/losses.Enhanced Executive Insights: Upgraded daily reports for the Board and shareholders, improving accuracy and strategic relevance.Risk Mitigation: Implemented a pricing review system to minimise market exposure and detect position discrepancies.Client Transparency: Developed a tool to simplify client reporting, improving efficiency and tracking account charges.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland - Chartered Accountant (ICAS CA)Assurance Executive - TICE-Energy Business UnitLeadership & Coaching: Managed and developed teams of up to five, fostering high performance and collaboration.Audit Oversight: Directed UK GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley audits, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and client expectations.Client Engagement: Acted as the primary contact for Finance Directors and Controllers, resolving audit challenges with finance teams.Statutory Compliance: Reviewed statutory accounts and strengthened internal controls during integrated audits.