Growing and established businesses all benefit from a supportive finance function. Too often, financial management is used to restrict decision making or curb creativity. It is my strong belief that the opposite should be true. By setting robust, well-governed and reliable processes, I establish self-sufficient finance departments which provide the wider business with actionable insights and empower cross-functional leaders to make commercial decisions. I have extensive experience of applying this approach in large, complex companies and in smaller, growing organisations. In all cases, I have improved or implemented new IT systems to streamline operations and ensure executive teams are empowered rather than curtailed by finance teams.In addition to my hands-on operational improvements, I serve as a member of the executive board, contributing to all aspects of the business by facilitating discussion, challenging assumptions and developing cultures of excellence.I am always excited to talk to anyone with an interest in financial leadership, creating sustainable commercial opportunities or delivering organisational change. Contact me to discuss:➡️ Setting operational strategy to promote scalable, sustainable business growth.➡️ Effective business planning that maximises opportunities and minimises risks.➡️ Global regulatory requirements and reporting standards.➡️ Performance turnaround and process improvement.➡️ Strong financial governance that allows entrepreneurs to flourish.➡️ Change and transformation programmes which unlock increased potential for operational scalability.➡️ Executive collaboration which uncovers hidden risks or opportunities, as well as generating new ideas for organisational development.If I can help you with any of these, please reach out to me using the Connect button above. I look forward to speaking with you.