I am a versatile, dynamic and results orientated CFO with significant experience in Retail and Manufacturing, alongside roles in Media, Financial Services and Pharma. Have successfully developed and led high-performing Finance teams, maintaining a strong focus on business partnering and stakeholder management to deliver results. Notable achievements include: First CFO role (privately held organisation) contributing to increased sales, profit and cash holding, despite challenging headwinds. Previously worked in large corporate PLCs, leading significant debt reduction from £2.8bn to £973m in 4 years; improving supplier ‘paid on time’ performance from c.50% to an industry leading >99%; and embedding Finance within the wider business to support margin improvement and drive P&L growth (c.15% p.a. over 4 years). I build robust cross-functional relationships to manage the balance of commercial requirements vs financial implications, especially during change. I establish clear deliverables and provide constructive challenge to inform decision making and drive growth. I am experienced at improving reporting capability, and reengineering systems and processes to increase efficiencies, enhance controls and manage risk. My main motivation is to help others. I like to generate a culture where everyone has a voice, ideas can be challenged respectfully, and teamwork is the most important thing. I am supportive whilst at the same time setting a high bar. I strive for the best possible outcome, looking to over deliver where possible; never stopping just because the original objective has been met.Specialities:✔️P&L Management ✔️C-Suite Relationship Management ✔️Business Partnering ✔️FP&A ✔️Cash Management ✔️Management Accounting ✔️Budgeting ✔️Forecasting ✔️Cost Control ✔️Risk Management ✔️Governance ✔️Internal Controls ✔️Due Diligence ✔️Process Reengineering ✔️Automation ✔️Project Management ✔️Change Management ✔️Leadership ✔️Stakeholder Engagement ✔️Constructive Challenge ✔️Training ✔️Coaching ✔️Mentoring