Matt Staight

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Group CFO @ Nexteq PLC
Crawley, GB
Matt Staight's Location
Crawley, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Matt Staight

GROUP FINANCE LEADERSHIP: Bringing proven finance director-level experience owning the financial agenda for multi-sector companies (Technology, SaaS, Real Estate, Global Media, & Fund Management) in senior-level finance business partnering and expanded EMEA / Group Financial Controller roles. SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: A trusted finance business partner to the C-Suite, Board & Shareholders on all aspects of group, financial and commercial strategy, asking the right questions, understanding key drivers, in-depth analysis and board-level reporting to drive informed decisions. Includes structuring businesses for rapid growth, setting-up entities in complex group structures (100+ group legal entities and holding director positions in 60+ UK & European companies) and implementing robust Group Financial Reporting, Analysis & Control Frameworks.EMEA LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER: Driving financial performance through monthly business reviews, KPI analysis and developing high-performing functions and teams. Includes key transformation projects, finance process automation, shared services model (Centre of Excellence), M&A integration, international compliance (tax, treasury and local market regulations), BI / reporting analytics, data accuracy, P&L / cost management, commercial contracts, forecasting, internal controls and best practice governance.GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR EXPERTISEGroup Finance / Director-Level Expertise CEO, Board & Shareholder Partnering SkillsGroup Financial Reporting, Analysis & ControlGroup Financial Strategy & KPI Performance Board Influencing, Strategic Direction & Vision Key Financial & Commercial Decision-Making High-Performance EMEA Finance Functions Transformation & Process Automation Lead EMEA Shared Services (Centre of Excellence)Growth Acceleration (YOY Growth & Scalability) Tax, Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls Cross-Cultural Team Leadership (30+ people) EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENTLeadership Development ProgrammeLeading for Success (Skills Development) ACA Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) BA Honours, Business Management

Matt Staight's Current Company Details
Nexteq PLC

Nexteq Plc

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Group CFO
Crawley, GB
Website:
nexteqplc.com
Employees:
69
Matt Staight Work Experience Details
  • Nexteq Plc
    Group Cfo
    Nexteq Plc
    Crawley, Gb
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  • Growcfo
    Member
    Growcfo May 2023 - Present
    Future CFO May-23 cohortGrowCFO is a global community built by and for ambitious finance leaders, helping to build the professional and personal skills, confidence and connections needed to achieve your full potential. Access to peer group development programs, on-demand training resources, executive mentoring, collaborative events, insightful content and more.
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  • Nexteq Plc
    Group Financial Controller
    Nexteq Plc Aug 2022 - Present
    Crawley, England, United Kingdom
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  • Fast Growing Start-Up
    Emea Controller (Emea Finance Leadership & Strategy)
    Fast Growing Start-Up Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom
    SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: Partnering Senior Leadership Teams on EMEA strategy and financial / commercial decision-making supporting ambitious plans to accelerate regional growth to more than triple YOY revenues for a diversified group (Kitchens, SaaS & Brand Licensing businesses) operating across multiple markets. COMMERCIAL STRATEGY & ANALYSIS: Partnering on commercial strategy, pricing decisions and KPI analysis. Analysing commercial KPIs, forecasting / modelling scenarios and presenting future business plans to the Investment Committee, including decisions on investing in new markets (real estate) and controlling cost of operations for trade / distribution networks. Includes greater focus on customer retention and driving brand licensing opportunities.GROWTH STRUCTURING: Leading growth / organisational development. Setting-up legal entities in new markets (local regulations) aligned to existing EMEA structure, including tax / legal counsel, local ownership agreements, contract arrangements and holding director-level positions in 60+ companies across UK & European markets. Driving forward group-wide growth initiatives with plans to rapidly scale the EMEA Kitchens Division distribution networks alongside optimising structure of SaaS / Brand Licensing businesses to accelerate European expansion.EMEA FINANCE STRATEGY, REPORTING & CONTROL Owning EMEA Financial Strategy Agenda, multi-country reporting and controlGroup EMEA accounts consolidation; finance / non-finance KPI performanceExecutive reporting / KPI dashboards with in-depth analysis and commentary Accounting, Control, Finance Operations, Cash Management, Tax & TreasuryComplex operating environment (100+ group legal entities; multi-locations)Built high-performance teams; offshore functions (transactional processes) EMEA & Global HQ (US) corporate strategy and group financial frameworks
  • Adstream
    Group Financial Controller (Global Financial Strategy Framework)
    Adstream Jan 2018 - Jun 2020
    London, United Kingdom
    GLOBAL FINANCE STRATEGY FRAMEWORK: Partnered CEO, CFO & Board Members on Group Financial Strategy supporting strategic decisions, future business growth and financial / commercial performance. Included growth structuring, new revenue streams and strategic project initiatives for a global media technology group providing digital / online advertising platform solutions for agencies and brands.GLOBAL FINANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING: Led global finance functions (30x people). Implemented robust international financial reporting and control frameworks across global regions, including board dashboards, key recommendations, commentary and in-depth analysis, budgeting, forecasting, detailed cost breakdowns and owning relationships with banks, insurance providers, auditors and tax advisors.GLOBAL FINANCE TRANSFORMATION: Built high-performing functions. Automated global finance systems processes with improved reporting accuracy (structured financial data / governance), new cost centre and chart of accounts structure, simplified KPI reporting metrics (and analysis) and established a European Finance Shared Services Centre.CROSS-FUNCTIONAL STRATEGY: Collaboration with Senior Management Teams & Functional Heads on key initiatives, annual planning, budget setting and controlling headcount costs. Partnered CTO on technology procurement and commercial leadership teams on strategic client negotiations, pricing decisions, contract terms, SaaS / social media product launches and new revenue streams. GROWTH STRUCTURING PLANS: Supported business growth structuring and Asia expansion plans. Negotiated contracts to maximise revenue opportunities in Asia markets (supported substantial YOY growth), whilst enabling even higher revenue recognition by acquiring a controlling interest in a JV and merged US businesses into a single entity.
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  • Acelity
    Interim Group Financial Controller & Senior International Tax Manager
    Acelity Mar 2014 - Dec 2017
    Gatwick
    GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROL FRAMEWORKS: Reported directly to the Group CFO & Head of Finance (Europe). Leadership responsibility for group finance reporting frameworks (multiple entities), partnering senior leadership teams on strategic / business decision-making, group financial controls, tax / audit compliance, transformation / cost reduction initiatives and sales channel revenue recognition for a PE-owned medical devices group / division.FINANCE TRANSFORMATION: Led key transformation projects and introduced robust internal controls / month-end processes to create a fit for purpose group finance function. Included transitioning UK Finance Teams into a wider global group Shared Services Centre. Led finance cost reduction plans, ERP implementation, finance offshoring strategy (Shared Services Centre Integration), strengthened accounts receivable and revised cash forecasting (reduced working capital requirements). Oversight for the finance integration of SYSTAGENIX (300 employees) into ACELITY Group.GROUP AUDIT & TAX MANAGEMENT: Overcame group audit challenges on revenue recognition, restructured Dutch holding entities (P&L benefit), prepared valuation models for entity restructuring / mergers across 10x jurisdictions, significantly reduced external advisory fee costs and managed R&D tax credit claims (EBITDA annual benefit). Led international tax strategy across 10x jurisdictions to establish new tax efficient structures, including new business acquisitions (tax synergies), reporting frameworks, legal documentation and governance.
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  • Threadneedle Asset Management
    Vice-President, Group Tax (International Fund Management Group)
    Threadneedle Asset Management Jan 2011 - Mar 2014
    London, United Kingdom
    GROUP TAX STRATEGY: Managed Group Tax & Governance Strategy for an international fund management group (US-Listed Company). Led regular board meetings delivering expert tax guidance on international reporting, legal frameworks and governance to ensure optimal tax structures for transitioning the UK European Sales Business to Switzerland and expanding into new Asian markets.
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  • Prudential Assurance
    Tax Manager
    Prudential Assurance Jun 2008 - Dec 2010
    London, United Kingdom
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  • Pwc
    Tax Consultant
    Pwc Oct 2004 - May 2008
    Gatwick
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Matt Staight attended Institute Of Chartered Accountants In England And Wales, Nottingham Trent University.

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