Dealing with corporate clients in the areas of accounts, audit, corporate finance and taxation. Acting as a sounding board for clients and advising on financial business planning and strategy.

Joined as Finance Director to manage the financial aspects of the First Blue Group's ambitious growth plans. Includes forecasting growth organically and through M&A and helping to source growth capital. Finding and implementing accounts payable and expense payment automation solutions and integrating these with existing reporting systems, management information and KPIs.Financial integration of acquisition targets by transitioning from their legacy systems to First Blue's cloud… Show more Joined as Finance Director to manage the financial aspects of the First Blue Group's ambitious growth plans. Includes forecasting growth organically and through M&A and helping to source growth capital. Finding and implementing accounts payable and expense payment automation solutions and integrating these with existing reporting systems, management information and KPIs.Financial integration of acquisition targets by transitioning from their legacy systems to First Blue's cloud based paperless processes.I helped build a top class finance team to continue to be part of First Blue's exponential growth. Show less

Managing changes brought about by recent acquisitions of companies and integration into the Head Office. Enabled a group company to be managed centrally and complete the Board's plans for restructuring.Bringing the financial systems and processes of subsidiary companies in line with those of the group.Managing Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Treasury teams across the group of companies. Channelling enquiries from and coordinating responses to external auditors for the… Show more Managing changes brought about by recent acquisitions of companies and integration into the Head Office. Enabled a group company to be managed centrally and complete the Board's plans for restructuring.Bringing the financial systems and processes of subsidiary companies in line with those of the group.Managing Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Treasury teams across the group of companies. Channelling enquiries from and coordinating responses to external auditors for the group about acquisitions, restructuring and year end accounts. Show less

Employed as finance director over a period of strategic and operational change at Jigsaw, which saw the company grow and develop from 2 single ambulances to over 35 vehicles in use and working with 7 NHS trusts.My role involved creating and growing a finance team in line with business growth, from 2 to 5 members of staff, being actively involved in the financial and linked legal side to the business, ensuring securement of essential funding and a recoup of VAT in excess of £3m… Show more Employed as finance director over a period of strategic and operational change at Jigsaw, which saw the company grow and develop from 2 single ambulances to over 35 vehicles in use and working with 7 NHS trusts.My role involved creating and growing a finance team in line with business growth, from 2 to 5 members of staff, being actively involved in the financial and linked legal side to the business, ensuring securement of essential funding and a recoup of VAT in excess of £3m. I was actively involved with aspects of pricing strategy for large tenders worth over £15m and had accountability for the company’s cash flow. Also entrusted with managing the business's IT and information risk under GDPR as Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).A thoroughly enjoyable role, at a respected senior level, whilst the company grew exponentially leading to exit via a trade sale, to a large medical recruitment agency. Show less

During my 5 years at Uniting Ambition, I was involved in the core financial aspects key to the growth of the business, achieving 3 year compound annual turnover growth of 70% and supporting with the development of the financial team. I was able to create an integrated financial operating plan which helped drive the business to increase profitability (EBITDA) by 400% within two years and developed and operated monthly management accounts. Confidently presenting these at Board and… Show more During my 5 years at Uniting Ambition, I was involved in the core financial aspects key to the growth of the business, achieving 3 year compound annual turnover growth of 70% and supporting with the development of the financial team. I was able to create an integrated financial operating plan which helped drive the business to increase profitability (EBITDA) by 400% within two years and developed and operated monthly management accounts. Confidently presenting these at Board and shareholders meetings.Using IT software skills to develop cloud-based financial system (FinancialForce) and migration of data and processes from Sage 50 enabling integration with the SalesForce CRM for go live in Q4 2014.Cultivated the finance department and reduced reliance on external advisors by bringing in house the financial accounting, management accounting and taxation compliance saving the company around £15,000 per annum in professional fees. Specific responsibilities include:--financial reporting systems-cash flow and working capital management-developing and operating budget and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the sales teams-maximising shareholder value-implementing credit risk management system-commercial finance projects-developing robust financial controls Show less

Successfully held a wide portfolio of clients and oversaw a department of four technical staff and up to three audit and accounts seniors. Specialised in the leisure, retail and service sectors. Directed provision of accounts, business and personal tax services to SMEs. Used strong background knowledge and commercial awareness to provide added value services, such as management accounts, critical analyses and budget based business plans. Advising businesses and individuals on tax… Show more Successfully held a wide portfolio of clients and oversaw a department of four technical staff and up to three audit and accounts seniors. Specialised in the leisure, retail and service sectors. Directed provision of accounts, business and personal tax services to SMEs. Used strong background knowledge and commercial awareness to provide added value services, such as management accounts, critical analyses and budget based business plans. Advising businesses and individuals on tax planning, incorporation, extraction of profits and capital expenditure strategies. Dealing with HMRC enquiries and investigations.Entrusted with Responsible Individual status signing off audits of up to £10m groups of companies. Managing whole firm procedures including quality control and annual compliance reviews. Show less