Vastly experienced and highly skilled manufacturing Chief Financial Officer. PE Exits & Sale Processes:• Successful Private Equity exit/sale process of Nylacast Holdings from Caird Capital to Equistone Partners – July 2018• 3 sale processes of Apollo (to MBO/VC/PE 2000, Murray International 2004 & ThyssenKrupp 2008).• Significantly involved in DD process for the MBO & Murray International transactions.• Managed wholly (alongside CEO) the sale of Apollo to ThyssenKrupp from commencement to completion including Data Room, external DD advisors & TK internal M&A team.• Managed successfully a “working capital purchase price adjustment process” with a “no surprise” remit.• Integrity in “books of account” through all sale processes.Commercially focused, with a logical approach to problem-solving. Actively and directly involved in developing business strategy and initiating and driving the tactics to achieve the goals.Strong work ethic with excellent communication and leadership skills. Extensive experience of operating at senior & board level in PE/VC, PLC, Private Ownership and Global Conglomerate environments. Extensive exposure to numerous change management environment and survived! Overseas and international experience in abundance with an astute understanding of the various cultural differences which formulates management effectiveness. A driven self-starter who has experienced and can adapt successfully to change Significant experience in managing change, developing business processes, people and IT systems to deliver optimum performance. This is exemplified within ThyssenKrupp/Apollo business where there was 4 “ownerships” within 13 years and where there was significant personal progression from Group Financial Controller to Group Finance Director through to Chief Financial Officer.Proven track record throughout career of internal promotion.Extensive senior management experience in Aerospace. Demonstrable transferrable skills as demonstrated with previous senior roles in Football and the Leisure industry. Skilled in wider Strategic projects and General Management as an experienced Board member as well as possessing the key core financial attributes associated with a strong finance professional including Business Planning, Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Accounting.Co-Founder & Director of The Private Household Forum - a private LinkedIn group of global select senior domestic/private staff members: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12004752/