Experienced, regulatory approved CFO / Finance Director, CEO and Board member, commercially astute with strong interpersonal and management skills, up to date technical knowledge and reputation for delivering on commitmentsKEY STRENGTHS • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills combined with high attention to detail that develop and challenge financial results, strategies and projections• Excellent in depth knowledge of accounting, tax and regulatory requirements• Astute cultural acumen particularly of working in smaller organisations to influence at senior levels and manage relationships with key stakeholders such as the Board, senior management, investors, regulators and tax authorities and develop strong working relationships across diverse disciplines• Over 25 years’ experience of working in the UK and cross border particularly France, Spain, the USA and Australia• Excellent communication skills that present and explain complex ideas and technical concepts in an understandable manner at all levels within an organisation• Strong leadership and management skills which enthuse and develop teams to deliver high quality and timely financial and commercial information to enable better decision making• Joined the CFO Centre in March 2023 to provide freelance finance director services • Experience of working with established as well as start-up businesses with significant experience of financial services and fintech sectors and detailed knowledge of applying and using technology in the regulated fintech sector. • Self starter with reputation for delivering on commitments and implementing change and improvements to enhance the business. • Regulatory approved in a number of financial and executive roles by both the FCA and PRA. • Fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland.