Providing financial and management consultancy services on an interim or part-time basis. Helping companies to achieve their aspirations strategically and operationally, including improving and implementing:- management information reporting- financial and operational controls- forecasting and financial modelling- cashflow and working capital planning- funding- business and strategic plans

Barwood Homes Ltd has rebranded to Cora

Barwood Homes was founded in 2010 and is committed to delivering quality new homes to the highest standard. Our dedicated team of property experts understand the demand for convenient, practical and low maintenance properties. Especially for today’s modern lifestyles and locations where buyers want to live.- Strategic planning/forecasting to grow the business- Ongoing improvement/development of MI for the benefit of management and investors- Source funding to support growth of the business- Developing/implementing software to enhance data entry and reporting- Statutory reporting- Tax planning- Development/growth of the finance team

At Inspired Villages, we believe that later life can, and should be, the best years of your life. Developer and operator of retirement villages offering truly independent lifestyles, set in beautiful and secure environments.- Establishing finance function from start-up basis to cover Development, Head Office reporting and Management Companies- Selecting and implementing software systems for development companies, operating companies and payroll- Implementation of accounting procedures, policies and processes suitable for a business undergoing rapid growth including governance requirements of being an associated company of Legal & General- Establishment, production and ongoing development of MI at operational and strategic/investment levels- Strategic planning/forecasting to grow the business to be the major developer/operator in the retirement village sector- Collaboration with other housing companies in the recently formed L&G Homes business- All statutory accounting requirements including tax- Establishment of GDPR/Privacy regime

Businesses newly acquired by Legal & General (Aug17 and Nov17) as part of developing a retirement village portfolio/investment. This is expected to grow substantially in the short/medium term.Interim contract:- Integrate newly acquired businesses and provide consistency of accounting and reporting- Introduce and implement accounting systems, procedures and financial controls, including IT- MI reporting to provide key metrics to L&G within reporting deadlines- Establish basis of profit recognition for ongoing/new sites- Cashflow management and reporting including banking set-up and protocols- Set up statutory reporting and submission requirements e.g. HMRC CIS, VAT etc.- Developing finance function for current requirements and future growth

The Larkfleet Group of companies has a focus on sustainability and is a housebuilder, major developer of sustainable energy projects, an investor in sustainability focused R&D projects and a provider of energy-efficiency improvements for new and existing buildings.- Improvement in MI reporting and ensuring consistency across the group of companies- Successful disposal of timber frame company to management- Re-funding of housebuilding business and builders merchant through investment funders and invoice finance.- Cashflow management- Assisting liquidators of energy and builders merchant businesses which went into liquidation (May17 to Nov17).

Development of low cost homes in the North and strategic land sales in the South.Responsibilities include:• Group consolidation and provision of management information - including review, analysis and strategic planning of Homes Division.• Working closely with MD of strategic land business, assessing opportunities for buying and selling land and evaluating best commercial deal structure.• Management of Group audit process.• Strengthening of the finance team.

Housebuilding - predominantly in regeneration areas, providing affordable homes.Key achievements/responsibilities:• Development and implementation of growth strategy (with MD): Turnover 2011 - 286 units (£35m), Turnover 2016 – 850+ units (£102m+)• Working closely with MD of strategic land business, assessing opportunities for buying and selling land and evaluating best commercial deal structure.• Increased gross margins year on year: 2011 – 11.3%, 2015 – 31.4%• Successful selection and implementation of new IT system (COINS)• Improved KPI’s and cashflow reporting in response to “credit crunch”. Refined Management Information as business expanded.• Strengthened finance function to incorporate Group accounting and additional reporting. Monthly Group consolidation.• Management of Group audit for year end June 2015.• Close working relationships with operational teams to ensure the current and forecast turnover and profit margins are accurate and reasonable.• Management of "run-out" of Southern Division following credit crunch including completion of remaining sites and consolidation of results.

MBO of 4 companies from UCS Group - Civil Engineering, Contract Building, Plant Hire and Road Planing.Key achievements:• Co-led Buy-in MBO acquisition including preparation of Business Plan, obtaining acquisition and working capital funding and negotiating Sale & Purchase Agreement.• Consolidation of companies into a formal group structure and rebranding.• Led negotiations for successful sale of the housebuilding company on behalf of the vendors.• Co-led negotiations for successful sale of road planing business to Tarmac Plc.• Implementation of IT strategy - recruitment of IT staff and creation of IT department.• Awarded maintenance contract with Anglian Water.• Development of construction training company.

"Group" of companies under common share ownership operating in Civil Engineering, Contract Building, Housebuilding, Plant Hire, Road Planing and Training. Combined turnover in July 1998 c£30m.Key achievements:• Inherited position where the "Group" was near default with the bank which was managed by reducing borrowings and providing meaningful cashflow forecasts. Maintained working capital for operations.• Following stabilising the cash position, bank facilities re-broked including provision of working capital for operations and funding of c£12m for business acquisition and Burton Waters marina development.• Revamped accounting/reporting procedures to provide key management information and forward visibility whilst maintaining financial controls.• Re-organised finance function to become more efficient including development of accounting staff from trainee to management positions.• Selection and implementation of new computer system.• Introduction of formal tender/bid meetings and monthly CVR reviews to manage contract risk and provide visibility on profitability and cashflow.• Developed financial model to manage the cashflows for the Burton Waters marina development which included formation of the marina basin, construction of c250 waterside plots with moorings and commercial buildings for sale/lease. Model used by the bank to fund the development.• Implemented strategy to expand the road planing company to be largest in the UK by acquisition and organic growth. Led negotiations and obtained funding for business acquisitions and major asset purchases.• Successful implementation of tax strategies for the benefit of both shareholders and companies.• "Group" turnover increased to c£45m and was profitable and cash generative by 2003• Developed exit plan for shareholders leading to Buy-in MBO of the majority of the business in 2003.

Manufacture and distribution of pet and household products.Key achievements:• Successful integration of acquisitions onto common accounting and IT structure.• Relocation of head office from Lincoln to Gainsborough and production sites from Bradford and Blackburn to Gainsborough - including construction of new premises.

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