PROFILEA commercial senior manager with outstanding organisational and management skills developed in the UK, Hong Kong and the USA.COMPETENCIESCommercial: Highly experienced in reviewing projects - whether they be start-up businesses or poorly performing existing units - leading to a quick understanding of the core commercial issues for each business unit, thereby allowing detailed explanations of their causes and effects to the Board and shareholders. Financial: Experienced financial controller with proven skills at creating, in a short time-frame, an integrated financial model, linking the budget and balance sheet, so that the cash flow is determined on a monthly basis and allowing for a variety of “what-if...?” models to be created. As a result of preparing the integrated model, the forecast level of sales and the gross margin are frequently questioned and as a result the key drivers in the budget are identified, discussed in detail and signed off.One significant outcome is that a detailed review of source and application of funds is delivered, giving the scale and timing of the required fund raising.Relationship Management: A skilled Relationship Manager who is experienced at negotiating with commercial banks for facilities for a start up or a company which has not been performing in line with forecast. Well respected by other professional advisers and establishes good working relationships quickly and effectively.Leadership: In possession of tested management skills, he is able to identify talent and instil confidence, especially during periods of change and alongside relentless delivery demands.Proven ability to be able to address “difficult issues” which the management team may not want to.Communication: An effective and competent communicator with staff and executives from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and nationalities.