Craig D. Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

Led the energy and natural resources private enterprise sector, focusing on emerging technology businesses and their growth strategies, funding support needs and their market operational strategies. • Supported complex M&A transactions, IPO preparations, and market expansions by delivering strategic insights and robust financial reporting methodologies • Engaged KPMG’s regional and international teams, supported the development of talent and ensured the successful delivery of client engagements, from high-growth disruptors to PE-backed enterprises. • Strengthened KPMG’s mid-market presence by winning strategic mandates and fostering relationships with PE firms, international investors, and industry leaders. • Provided trusted advisory support to clients scaling financial systems, navigating regulatory requirements, and aligning processes to meet investor expectations • Supported clients to achieve growth objectives by advising on business transformations, international market entry, and cross-border transactions. • Deployed expertise on carve-outs, post-acquisition integrations, and financial systems implementation, ensuring seamless transitions for PE-backed businesses. • Advised on compliance frameworks, reducing risks and improving outcomes for clients in growth phases. • Delivered impactful project management by overseeing concurrent projects, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery. • Championed operational excellence and risk mitigation, leveraging deep experience in TSAs, financial restructuring, and systems optimisation. • Actively contributed to thought leadership in energy and natural resources, positioning KPMG as a trusted partner for mid-market businesses. • Partnered with early-stage disruptors, providing actionable advice to scale operations and prepare for domestic and international expansion. • Designed and executed strategies to optimise working capital and improve financial performance across diverse industries.

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Led assurance and advisory services for clients in energy, transportation and logistics manufacturing, assembly, consumer goods and emerging technologies. I supported complex M&A and IPO transactions, delivering strategic insights and advisory services. Led a large regional team, where I was responsible for the development of talent and ensured the office supported local businesses whether they were emerging privately owned enterprises through to listed business or with significant international presence. My work expanded PwC’s client portfolio, supporting business owners with strategies for growth, refinancing, and private equity investments. Through the delivery of assurance projects to clients of varying sizes I supported them as a trusted business advisor preparing them for the short term and long term objectives including fundraising (Debt and equity), strategic partnerships, internationalisation, joint ventures, carve-outs, acquisitions and IPOs. I was able to leverage a deep knowledge of private equity, TSAs, and carve-out complexities. I delivered lasting value, enabling clients to transition seamlessly through PE-backed growth and restructuring phases.My work also included supporting clients as they scaled financial systems, refined reporting accuracy, and aligning business processes and risk analysis to ensure it met investor expectations. Naturally running an extensive client portfolio of concurrently running projects required a strong project management and delivery capability to ensure engagements were delivered to scope, on time and within budget envelopes.

Gb

The TEN Group comprised of City College Norwich, Paston College, City Academy Norwich, Wayland Academy Norfolk, Norfolk University Technical College, Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Attleborough Academy Norfolk, Wayland Junior Academy Watton, Norfolk Teacher Training Centre and Norfolk Educational Services. It is a Federation of educational partners dedicated to delivering excellence in education in Norfolk. 2500 staff, over 10k students and in excess of £65m turnover

Brussels, Brussels, Be

From associate to manager, I gained diverse experience in audit, assurance, corporate finance, and transaction support roles, combined with c4 years of industry based, operational finance experience, accumulating technical expertise with practical commercial insights.I led a varied portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, including AIM/LSE-listed, PE-backed, cross-border, and privately owned SMEs, often during post-acquisition, management buyout, or high-growth scenarios. My role involved leading engagements to implement costing, valuation, and financial modelling strategies, as well as supporting IPOs and funding initiatives.Industry placements included:1)Finance Director (2 years):FD for a manufacturing and distribution business supporting a successful debt and equity raise and acquisition. Responsibilities included integrating operations, professionalising the finance function, and implementing D365 ERP. Achieved a 200% increase in working capital facilities and streamlined reporting processes.2)Financial Controller (1.5 years): Partnered with the MD of a professional services business, transforming reporting systems, supporting long-term contract management, and mitigating financial risks. Reduced reporting timelines by 7 days monthly through digitalisation and automation.These experiences honed my ability to navigate complex financial transformations, develop robust financial systems, and deliver strategic value in dynamic environments./ Key achievements included:Developing PMO expertise, commercial acumen, and presentation skills while delivering firm-wide training programs.Securing new business opportunities for lead advisory and transaction support through a network of professional intermediaries.Supporting BDO's seamless integration into the Tenon Group during a confidential transition.Established as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging hands-on commercial finance experience to align operations with strategic objectives.

London, Greater London, Gb

Completed a professional accountancy training contract, gaining core technical skills and valuable commercial and operational experience through being selected for internal and external secondments and placements.Undertook a 6-month secondment to Grant Thornton’s internal finance department, enhancing operational finance capabilities.Rotated for 6 months in the Corporate Finance team as an analyst, supporting due diligence, M&A, and restructuring transactions.Completed a 6-month placement as a general accountant with a £400M turnover motor industry client, overseeing a variety of operational finance, management accounts and other performance analysis, and introducing the digitalising of manual reporting systems by utilising programming and data extract capabilities learnt at University.Contributed to audit teams serving private, listed, and private equity-backed clients across manufacturing, distribution, and construction sectors.

Bsc, Mathematics With Engineering

A Levels, Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry