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England, United Kingdom

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Promotion to Commercial Finance Manager to support the Key Account and Business Unit Directors in all financial aspects to drive enhanced profitability and return on capital investments. Providing complex commercial models to support: large account acquisition, pricing point decision making and to secure corporate authorisation for large scale capital investment. • Management of the company wide contract approval process including the coordination of sales and legal resources.• Finance point of contact for the review and approval of all UK commercial contracts and terms.• Providing guidance on pricing and product strategies to senior executives and account directors.

London, Manchester And West Midlands

Championed the continued identification of cost savings via restructuring and integrating new acquisitions.Developed commercial forecast models and business plans compliant with corporate reporting needs and to support growth strategies, initiatives and long range plans.Completed detailed trend analysis within specific geographic and divisional areas.Analysed financial information and prepared strategic reports to support business processes and aid commercial decision making.Supported M&A operations, including detailed due diligence analysis, business planning to support lateral growth and acquisition completion procedures and reporting.Facilitated the rightsizing of a subsidiary in a contractor capacity, resulting in subsequent permanent appointment.

Staffordshire

Showcased an entrepreneurial spirit having setup this provider of interim/contract services to a variety of businesses; from new start-ups to large multi-national companies.Utilised a consultative approach at all levels to effectively analyse and delineate client business requirements and promote appropriate solutions to add value and support growth.Assisted a property development company to refinance their portfolio by compiling annual reports and liaising with mainstream banks on their behalf; created investor proposals for new businesses and assisted established companies in submitting tax credit relief forms for Research and Development purposes.

Matlock, Derbyshire

Collaborated with licensed insolvency practitioners, commercial lawyers and case administrators in the management of insolvency cases including; Administrations, Liquidations, Company Voluntary Arrangements, Individual Voluntary Arrangements and Bankruptcies.Compiled documentary evidence in support of recovery claims against companies or individuals.Gathered and presented detailed analysis of accounting records to verify VAT, PAYE and creditor claims.Provided financial analysis to assist and support turnaround and recovery strategies which included negotiation and preparation of business sale agreements.Prepared statutory papers for liquidations and administrations, IVA proposals and variations and annual reports.Engaged with 3rd party professional service providers, including valuation companies, insurers and solicitors while interfacing with company directors, debtors and creditors throughout the insolvency process.

London, Uk

Coordinated business unit dealings with regulatory compliance and external audits.Set, implemented and monitored adherence to stringent budgetary controls.Drove and controlled the delivery of financial results while monitoring budgets and the market environment in relation to consumer spending forecast, and competitor performance.Delivered budget guidance on new product introduction timing, sales potential, cost and investment.Performed finance planning and analysis; defining and developing regional strategy in alignment with business goals.Gathered, analysed and presented financial information to key stakeholders including: Board Members, Investors and 3rd party business partners.Oversaw quarterly and annual financial audits with business partners and company auditors.Instrumental in growing the business to annual turnover of +£30m and +£100m in cash transactions within just three years.Pivotal in the company winning the 2008 Business MoneyFacts Award for innovation in the SME finance sector.

Co Durham

Glasgow

Llb (Hons.), Law And Spanish Language

A-Levels

International G.C.S.E.S