Graham Hill Acma Gcma Email & Phone Number

Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Chesterfield

Understands Business PressuresRecognises the pressures businesses of all sizes are under to control cash, maximise profits and grow their organisations. Provides strategic and analytical advice to enhance business performance and ensure that money raised is used effectivelyHands On and Personable Style is informal, professional and results driven. A strong track record of success in helping businesses secure finance at a local, regional and national level.Achieving Results for Clients – FastMoney has never been cheaper but traditional funding sources have been difficult to obtain in recent years. A thorough knowledge of asset finance funding sources built up over years of experience as well as obtaining ‘best in market’ rates supported by a culture of quick decision makingMy Promise to YouGet in touch on 01246 520910 and tell me what asset finance you are looking for whether it be for a van, car, commercial vehicle, tractor, IT equipment, office refurbishment, building, plant and equipment or whatever your needs. In turn, I’ll give you fast, professional advice on the best possible solution(s) (subject to status) available to help you achieve your business goals.

Chesterfield

Sales management Increase sales performance and meet budgets, objectives for company plan Install better disciplines into sales department via the following Better sales team management through communication Daily/weekly KPi’s based on sales reps JD’s and agreed actions with Directors Sales against weekly/monthly targets Ensure ACT CRM is completed in line with agreed process, monitor and review with sales Management of remote sales team Regular face to face reviews, documented, feedback, coaching, mentoring Timely completion after every call so CRM is reflective of this Pipeline sales at all times – managed through Act opportunities covering 1, 2, 3 months Teleconferences with the whole team KPI’sFinance management Monthly Management accounts Submission to Germany to agreed deadline Presentation with Board pack at Board meetings Year end accounts Set up and maintain cash flow Ensure currency movements are minimised and are made to best advantage of Bredent Stock pricing and stock levels Expenses overview Continuance of systems/process reviews as required New system implementation Investigate and review new system for stock and finance Implementation of new system On- going development of new system and processes

Chesterfield

Review of accounts, systems and processes, identify any issues and ensure accurate accounts productionHelp to create month end routines credit control process, credit control bonus plan, stock control, stock takes and re-porting processes. Investigate stock add on package to gain better stock controls, fix currency controls Produce plan to reduce accounts preperation timescales, produce detailed management accounts and pack with appropriate KPI’s using “Sage” accounts Overhead and working capital reduction plan, understanding key drivers and getting return on investmentHelp produce detailed budget model and review strategic plans for 2015, including marketing, sales, and new commission plans, report to UK Directors and German heads on monthly and ad hoc basis

Sheffield/Doncaster

Key AchievementsAppointed Finance Director December 2006 by Endless LLP the businesses VC owners Prepared three and five year detailed strategic plans, consisting of financial projections, cash flow marketing strategies and “what if” scenarios and subsequently presented them to new investors. Oversaw the successful sale and transfer of the business to new owners in 2012 Introduced and developed a robust structure for daily cash flows, weekly forecasts and monthly management accounts, Board pack and narrative, developed weekly/monthly KPIs dashboards Drove business performance through new policies, processes, cost savings and new business market areasWith the management team and having influence across the business achieved a reduction of business losses from £500k to £80k in two years. Broke even in the year three With the Operations Director increased the affinity customer base, sales base from 1m to 4.3m members in three years. Achieved through networking, building relationships, meetings, reviewing marketing attending trade shows and conferences. Result, 25% upturn in enquiry levels and subsequent sales Prepared Year End Statutory accounts, tax issues and managed yearly audit reducing time and costs spent with auditors. Result, a saving of £8k and all legal matters arsing, managed HR, IT and H & S within the business

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Key Achievements:Initially joined as Finance Manager to carry out systems review and project manage a new “Pinnacle DMS” computer system implementation together with new chart of accounts, accounts processes and staffing requirements Reviewed procurement, sales and finance and product preparation costs and revenuesSaw business through a difficult “Pre Pack” managing creditors, property, systems and re-location Saw through total balance sheet reconciliations to identify discrepancies within stock, bank debtors and creditors

Key Achievements: Set up reporting and KPI dashboard structure, report to the Board on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as to the Company’s performance, this previously had not been in placeRe-established and built a strong relationship with the Bank, keeping them informed of business performance and cash management this allowed an element of flexibility of limits where there had previously been none.With the two site General Managers to ensure vehicle and finance debt were managed a cash flow improvement of £50k per month Reduced accounts preparation time by three days

A newly established role that was to see the three businesses brought together with new accounting systems and to have timely and accurate management information producedKey Achievements: Project managed and implemented “Kerridge”DMS system with for two businesses, this identified vehicle costs and margins, created a CRM database and allowed the business to focus on customer retention and look to expand sales and service within this niche area this had never been done before Implemented a bespoke auction system that linked in with “Sage” accounts package, this produced vendor statements and allowed for monthly management accounts, debtors and creditors schedules to be produced where none had been done previouslyInvolved with importing, shipping of the vehicles from both Japan and Europe, looking at currency exchange rates, fixing spot prices and forward deals, to ensure we obtained the best possible exchange rates and thus ensure best profit was maintained in the vehicles Bought an additional £20k pa into the business by subcontracting out accounting services to auction vendors who did not have the resources to prepare accounts for their own businesses.

Various

The role was initially as Dealership Accountant for BMW this role expanded into becoming Regional. Accountant looking after two Land Rover sites two Chrysler Jeep sites and the BMW site