Francis Knowles Email & Phone Number

I'm an exec-level finance leader with extensive Board, Audit and Exec Committee experience – FCA Chartered Accountant with blue-chip FTSE100/250 background in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. I've delivered across all core finance competencies: Internal Audit & Risk; Divisional & Operational Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions.I excel at change management and functional turnarounds and my distinctive blend of internal audit, operational and commercial experience gives me great adaptability and capacity to deliver. I have 25 years’ experience of building and leading multi-functional teams. Over the last 10 years I have specialised in corporate governance, providing integrated oversight and assurance in complex operating environments.Throughout my career I’ve operated at all levels: operational, divisional and corporate HQ. I’m recognised for strong stakeholder management and developing excellent business partnering relationships, both across the business and with external stakeholders. I am passionate about strong business ethics and lead by example. Having operated on both sides of the fence - operational finance and internal audit - I am both business partner and critical friend.Key Skills: Change Management; Corporate Governance; Risk Management; Restructuring.Key Experience: Internal Audit & Financial Control, Enterprise Risk Management, Divisional & Operational Finance, Insurance, Legal/Ethics Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Health, Safety & Environment.