- Directing the finance function for a P/E backed global consumer products business, which sells products in over 80 countries worldwide with a multi-million pound annual turnover.- Leading the finance team through an initial post acquisition period, and driving development of the FY23 budget and 5 year strategic plan to meet company aims.- Driving implementation of accountability led stock control reporting including aged stock reporting, improving collaborative decision making and achieving a reduction in the value of stock losses.- Managing the preparation of board reports as well as investor updates and liaising with external funders including on matters relating to covenant compliance.- Supporting management of banking relationships with the company’s finance partners in a professional manner.- Delivering accurate and reliable financial information to the Directors and Managers including financial analysis, KPIs and commentary to make sound future business decisions.- Managing the annual audit, tax compliance activities and other regulatory reporting including to Companies House.- Leading the treasury function, establishing appropriate hedging strategies and managing short / long term cash needs.- Ensuring finance IT systems are robust and adequately supported to underpin the group’s growth objectives.

- Led the finance function with a team of personnel and undertook comprehensive analysis to develop and support core business strategies, in collaboration with senior leadership personnel.- Provided strategic direction and leadership including areas of investment and cost cutting, and drove significant business growth even during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.- Oversaw the monthly reporting function including the production of accounts, reporting packs / dashboards, forecasts, P&Ls and ratio analysis.- Held responsibility for financial management of the firm alongside legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.- Undertook effective cash flow / capital management and prepared analysis to identify risks and opportunities.- Worked closely with budget holders to avoid overspend and challenged areas of poor financial performance.- Participated in meetings at Board level and advised Executive teams on financial performance, including recommendations in areas for revenue maximisation, profit management and cost control implementation.- Delivered clear and concise reports which detailed performance against budgets / forecasts, and provided valuable insight into variances / trends for sound decision making by stakeholders.

- Developed accurate financial reporting for distribution to budget holders, which improved decision making leading to gross margin improvement across the business.- Carried out due diligence prior to successful acquisition of a £4m t/o wholesale distribution company, and was appointed FD with remote oversight of finance function for the acquired entity.- Designed and implemented a invoice dispute resolution system within the debtor’s ledger, which reduced risk on ledger whilst aiding significant reduction in debtor days.- Successfully reduced the monthly reporting cycle from 10 days to 5 and implemented the MS Navision system.