As an FD with over two decades of experience, I have learned how to maximise my positive influence on the company line, inspiring multi-region teams and building best practice finance functions in fast-paced environments. Mostly, it’s about finding the right approach to the key people in an organisation, particularly my team, delegating, coaching and empowering in a way that allows individuals the freedom to express their talent in the context of a close-knit teamwork culture.As a chartered accountant who qualified ACA at Binder Hamlyn, I’m focused on making sure the governance and control functions are impeccable, as well as using broader business acumen to identify the opportunities and threats that can make such an impact on profit margins. I’m at my best working with an ambitious leadership team, collaborating, influencing and challenging where necessary to drive growth with minimal risk. Above all, I’m a results-oriented pragmatist who gets the importance of working in an open, approachable way. I know how to motivate finance teams, I enjoy coaching people to excel beyond expectations and I understand most of all the value of securing buy-in.I’ve recently left my role as European FD at Huntsworth Health, so I’m looking for new opportunities. I offer a breadth of expertise, having spent the last ten years as an FD, heading up European finance and commercial teams for major healthcare communications consulting groups.Major successes have included leading business transformations, revitalising teams, driving cost reduction, spearheading commercial and cultural change, and enhancing process efficiency, especially across cost control and business development.I’d welcome approaches from recruiters who see value in my skillset.Specialities:- Board strategy, reporting and analysis.- Best practice governance and control.- Team leadership and coaching high performance.- Business partnering, cross-functional support.- Business transformation and turnarounds.