Experienced CFO with tacit knowledge and gravitas gained from a wide variety of business experiences including start-ups & regulated environments. Substantial experience of working in No.1 finance roles in owner managed SME’s and group subsidiaries.Graduate CIMA qualified. Trained in industry from the bottom upwards resulting in an excellent grasp of the processes and management of a finance & compliance function, from the ground up to the Board, internally and externally.Key Capabilities• Providing business managers with visibility of profitability and cash flow thereby providing the ability to plan,• Influencing business management decision making,• Evaluating action plans to determine predicted profitability, cash flow and KPI’s,• Identifying weaknesses in accounting processes, setting up new systems and procedures,• Design & development of company processes for improved workflow and financial control,• Skilled at setting up and operating multi-currency Sage 50 & Sage 200 accounting systems,• Managing and motivating finance and administration teams,• Supporting and mentoring operational colleagues,• Managing working capital, foreign exchange & treasury,• Negotiating and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and compliance professions,• Reviewing potential business acquisitions,• Familiar with the effort required in starting and developing businesses.44 years of experience• 9 years post degree training/experience in PLC manufacturing, engineering and distribution environments working up to subsidiary Finance Director in a large multi-site furniture manufacturing group.• 17 years in number one roles (CFO or FD) working with quoted Group subsidiaries and private company Boards in SME’s spanning manufacturing, insurance broking, automotive engineering, hospitality, sport and motorsport.• 18 years in freelance financial management roles in similar sectors assisting business leaders, working at various levels as required.