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Stevenage, United Kingdom

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South East England

I work with individuals and organisations who want to profit from the practice of working without shelling out for a full-time Finance Director. I work with companies to help turn their business objectives into an effective, achievable financial strategy. Any financial stability and security starts with a clear strategy. I help companies make sense of the financial landscape and the various options and opportunities available. I provide the following portfolio Finance Director services… Show more I work with individuals and organisations who want to profit from the practice of working without shelling out for a full-time Finance Director. I work with companies to help turn their business objectives into an effective, achievable financial strategy. Any financial stability and security starts with a clear strategy. I help companies make sense of the financial landscape and the various options and opportunities available. I provide the following portfolio Finance Director services for businesses (but not limited to): - Strategy (financial and non-financial) for the business- Preparation of business plan (both narrative and detailed financials) in anticipation of fundraising or for internal strategic direction- Presentation and negotiation with investors regarding fundraising- Due diligence preparation or interrogation- Reviewing cash flow of business and creating (and implementing) action plan- Preparation of financial projections, budgets and cash flows- Leading finance departments- Dealing with banks, investors, auditors both at critical points during a transaction and/or on an ongoing basis- Implementation of accounting systems- Reorganisation and restructuring of finance departments- Financial modelling Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Financial modelling - Creating finance plans for Hanway Films to enable establishment of ‘gap’ requirement, Hanway’s return on the project, identify risks for Hanway and to enable negotiation with producer (Hanway is an international sales, distribution and marketing company which specialises in high quality independent films being one of the pre-eminent players in the sector.)- Closed 2012 audit 4 months earlier than in 2011 and reduced audit costs by 63% year on year- Revised… Show more - Financial modelling - Creating finance plans for Hanway Films to enable establishment of ‘gap’ requirement, Hanway’s return on the project, identify risks for Hanway and to enable negotiation with producer (Hanway is an international sales, distribution and marketing company which specialises in high quality independent films being one of the pre-eminent players in the sector.)- Closed 2012 audit 4 months earlier than in 2011 and reduced audit costs by 63% year on year- Revised accounting process to make more efficient ensuring processing is moved away from Financial Controller to allow him more time to generate value added management information Show less

Executive MBA. Graduated in June 2012

Within the new entertainment venture established by Simon Fuller (primarily engaged in the commercial management of talent and associated business ventures from the music, media and sports spheres) directed the development and commercial content of XiX’s business plan to secure venture capital funding for the business. In addition produced business plan that successfully secured a joint venture retail project between XiX and The Beckhams.

 Strategic transformation of stakeholder management through creation of a streamlined reporting structure linking finance with other departments transforming existing culture by building sustainable relationships with all department heads Established a finance function in LA by meeting local head hunter to recruit FC and 2 assistants and empowering FC to recruit and manage the remainder of the 8 person team. Provided full support to LA operations improving communications and… Show more  Strategic transformation of stakeholder management through creation of a streamlined reporting structure linking finance with other departments transforming existing culture by building sustainable relationships with all department heads Established a finance function in LA by meeting local head hunter to recruit FC and 2 assistants and empowering FC to recruit and manage the remainder of the 8 person team. Provided full support to LA operations improving communications and efficiencies Post acquisition, steered restructured finance department during period of significant change, facilitating effective work transition and maintenance of team morale through empowerment of individuals Initiated and steered the overhaul of internal management reporting, distilling detailed financial information into a clear, concise decimation of key information to time poor senior colleagues Led corporate budgeting for the group, solely responsible for $250m budget and reforecasts and internal stakeholder management of 19 management and US parent company Board including quarterly international presentations in this area Oversaw all business undertakings between the Company and Victoria Beckham and Roland Mouret fashion businesses Company Secretary. Ensured company met its financial and legal responsibilities Show less

 Managed all of entrepreneur’s financial affairs both within the businesses and personally, fully contributing to the establishment and management of business affairs, intellectual property rights and business strategy pursued enabling Robert to focus on idea creation and securing projected business growth  Established all the Company’s financial control systems and managed supporting functions including recruitment, marketing, and business affairs  Facilitated the smooth sale of the… Show more  Managed all of entrepreneur’s financial affairs both within the businesses and personally, fully contributing to the establishment and management of business affairs, intellectual property rights and business strategy pursued enabling Robert to focus on idea creation and securing projected business growth  Established all the Company’s financial control systems and managed supporting functions including recruitment, marketing, and business affairs  Facilitated the smooth sale of the Company to 19 Entertainment in 2006 by direct involvement in valuation negotiations and managing the entire due diligence process Show less

 Raised £8.5m of venture capital funding in 2000 and 2002 for start up company Popworld Limited through presentations and pitches to investment brokers using the business plan produced with Robert. Astutely managed Popworld’s cash flow during period of severe difficulty through building and maintaining key relationships with VC’s, banks and suppliers

Established and maintained all the company's financial control systemsResponsible for all corporate and internal financial reporting

 Brokered 3 year Joint Venture (JV) between Parallel Media Group and NBC Sports raising $500,000 for the JV. Presented financial information to the Board of the JV ( including No.3 in NBC worldwide business) and involved in making the meetings more strategic Along with entrepreneur, identified market gaps within South Africa and Malaysia and established subsidiary companies growing revenues from 0 to £4m in 3 years

 Manager of audit teams ranging from 2 to 20 people working on high profile blue chip organisations such as Racal Electronics, Taylor Woodrow and Tottenham Hotspur Investigated insider dealing and fraud. Member of Professional Standards Review, reviewing Deloitte's own quality control systems and statutory compliance Recipient of extensive in-house Deloitte management training programmes over 8 year period

Masters In Business Administration, Mba

Executive Summer Course, Behavioural Economics

Bsc Honours, Maths