Accomplished CFO and strategic leader, passionate about creating Finance organisations to drive business growth, with experience across maritime, manufacturing, IT/AV products and professional services industries. Successfully led high-performing multi-functional teams of up to 300 staff, having built and inspired organisations to scale rapidly and stably during periods of expansion, to consolidate when appropriate and to manage effectively through business contractions. Deep understanding of and long-term responsibility for typical Finance functions, such as M&A, FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Credit, Internal Audit, Taxation. Has at various times successfully led global IT, Legal, Insurance, Supply Chain and HR functions.Has profitably grown several businesses with direct revenue and P&L responsibility.Strong belief in building success through development of good leaders, managers and teams. Track record of developing cross-functional partnerships to drive growth and change, while maintaining a robust control and compliance culture.