Michael Ware Email & Phone Number

Chelmsford, Gb

United Kingdom

WHO I HELPClients seeking my senior interim financial support are typically managing directors and chief executive officers of £5m to £100m turnover businesses.These under pressure MDs and CEOs have usually either been doing everything themselves, or wisely realise they need a more targeted approach than their current team can provide.WHAT I HELP WITH♦ Loss of confidence in the head of finance and the performance of the finance department♦ Needing financial guidance… Show more WHO I HELPClients seeking my senior interim financial support are typically managing directors and chief executive officers of £5m to £100m turnover businesses.These under pressure MDs and CEOs have usually either been doing everything themselves, or wisely realise they need a more targeted approach than their current team can provide.WHAT I HELP WITH♦ Loss of confidence in the head of finance and the performance of the finance department♦ Needing financial guidance & support to focus solutions on under performing issues ♦ Turnaround financial performance in both cash & profit terms.WHO I'VE HELPED Interim roles I have delivered, include:♦ Financial Modelling for a global PR company to ensure multi currency multi site consolidations were performed and banking covenants were not breached♦ Business Analyst for the Insolvency Service, identifying commercial best practice for reviewing fees charged to insolvency practitioners♦ Member of a turnaround / restructuring team at Heatherwood & Wexham NHS Foundation Trust♦ Business Analyst for Fiat UK."I would like to formally record my sincere thanks to Michael for the diligence, professionalism and enthusiasm for CEME since his arrival. He has achieved a great deal since being with us"Bill Williams, CEO CEME"I would like to thank Michael for his excellent coverage of the position during the interim period.Michael saw us through year end crunch with accurate and timely results, and was key in driving the collection efforts in improvement of European debtor balances."Nancy Agger Nielsen, Vice President Finance NDC Infrared EngineeringWHAT TO DO NEXTFor an exploratory conversation:♦ Email michael.ware@horusconsulting.co.uk ♦ Or of course message me via LinkedIn.Specialties: Interim Finance Director, Interim FD, Interim Chief Finance Officer, Interim CFO Show less

United Kingdom

Consultancy assignments have included:♦ A business review for a zoo, the world's leading primate centre♦ Year End assistance to a leading law firm♦ Providing accounting support & cash flow forecasting for a computer start up business♦ Independent Examiner of a humanitarian charity's accounts.WHAT TO DO NEXTFor an exploratory conversation:♦ Email michael.ware@horusconsulting.co.uk ♦ Or of course message me via LinkedIn."I recruited Michael to… Show more Consultancy assignments have included:♦ A business review for a zoo, the world's leading primate centre♦ Year End assistance to a leading law firm♦ Providing accounting support & cash flow forecasting for a computer start up business♦ Independent Examiner of a humanitarian charity's accounts.WHAT TO DO NEXTFor an exploratory conversation:♦ Email michael.ware@horusconsulting.co.uk ♦ Or of course message me via LinkedIn."I recruited Michael to establish and recruit a financial accounts team for a £250m NHS business. Michael completed this project ahead of time, improved morale and established much needed procedures, including control accounts, and strengthened our cash flow with better credit control."Michael Parr, Assistant Director of Finance, Havering PCT"My experience of working with Michael is that he has clarity of thought, and highly professional. He has a flexible, adaptive and approachable personality, and as such, able to break barriers and build credibility within a very short period. He consistently achieves excellent results and delivers all expectations.Michael has strong analytical skills and able to translate financial strategy into key operational measures. He has taken a solution generating approach to resolving financial problems within Rugby House by looking at the possible responses to the problems to see what might work and why." Lola Olujobi, HR ConsultantSpecialties: Consultant, Business Partner Show less

Watford, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

◆ Took responsibility for the preparation of statutory accounts ensuring compliance with legislation◆ Reviewed the current accounting software to see if it was fit for purpose and wrote a detailed report making recommendations to the COO

Loughborough

London, England, United Kingdom

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

The project encompassed finance transformation changes, including:◆ Transformed the budgeting process resulting in improved information flow and yield◆ Migrated Sage from physical servers to the cloud◆ Designed and documented accounting processes with transparent internal control activities minimising potential / future risk

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Maternity leave cover with an emphasis on reducing debtor days and improving cashflow

London, England, United Kingdom

Worked with Marie Curie on a financial transformation project, restructuring and rationalising the investment portfolio resolving legacy issues.

London, England, United Kingdom

Worked with Marie Curie on its financial year end 20/21.The objective was to deliver an organised and effective year end, putting working papers in and handing over to the new finance team.The project encompassed major organisational changes, including:◆ The integration of moving to a new system, Oracle◆ Team retention initiatives◆ Mentoring for the junior team.Marie Curie found that my 18+ years' experience and wide technical knowledge extremely useful… Show more Worked with Marie Curie on its financial year end 20/21.The objective was to deliver an organised and effective year end, putting working papers in and handing over to the new finance team.The project encompassed major organisational changes, including:◆ The integration of moving to a new system, Oracle◆ Team retention initiatives◆ Mentoring for the junior team.Marie Curie found that my 18+ years' experience and wide technical knowledge extremely useful in knowing what questions to ask and having a track record across systems, people and more. Show less

Dagenham, Essex

CEME is an innovative urban regeneration project that supports the development of individuals and organisations – with a specific focus on the Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology sector. It provides flexible office space and workshop options on the Thames Gateway in East London.• Successfully applied for and received £250k CBIL (to fund short term working capital)• Resolved an outstanding transfer pricing issue on a loss making subsidiary• Undertook an internal audit of… Show more CEME is an innovative urban regeneration project that supports the development of individuals and organisations – with a specific focus on the Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology sector. It provides flexible office space and workshop options on the Thames Gateway in East London.• Successfully applied for and received £250k CBIL (to fund short term working capital)• Resolved an outstanding transfer pricing issue on a loss making subsidiary• Undertook an internal audit of finance policies and procedures Show less

Wickford, Essex

Part of the Numitas Network of Finance Directors.With a turnover of £30m in the Oil & Energy sector, my work with SBZ included:🔹 Supporting the CEO to improve the company’s fortunes following a short-term liquidity issue🔹 Enhancing management reporting with fully integrated P&L, balance sheet & cash flow🔹 Preparing the company’s first budget and 5-year plan🔹 Writing the business plan for SBZ USA🔹 Due diligence on a potential acquisition and advised the CEO… Show more Part of the Numitas Network of Finance Directors.With a turnover of £30m in the Oil & Energy sector, my work with SBZ included:🔹 Supporting the CEO to improve the company’s fortunes following a short-term liquidity issue🔹 Enhancing management reporting with fully integrated P&L, balance sheet & cash flow🔹 Preparing the company’s first budget and 5-year plan🔹 Writing the business plan for SBZ USA🔹 Due diligence on a potential acquisition and advised the CEO of the action to be taken🔹 Leading, developing and coaching staff in finance instilling a strong commercial outlook🔹 Helping create a culture of business partnership, constructive challenge & continuous improvement. Show less

Romford, United Kingdom

Fruit For The Office is a family business that has been providing fruit daily from New Covent Garden market to local businesses. I was retained by the owners to assist with an exit strategy and improve controls, systems and processes.

Dagenham, Essex

DG3 provide customisable end to end solutions that take you from start to finish in the advertising life cycle.• Retained to undertake financial due diligence on potential acquisition • Delivered high quality financial analysis, complex financial modelling & senior stakeholder support

Sittingbourne, Kent

Demelza provides the best care and support for seriously ill babies, children, young people and their families, across East Sussex, Kent and South East London.• Finance lead on Demelza implementation and upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics Navision • Responsible for the completion of statutory accounts for both the Hospice & associated retail company

Send, Surrey

Alemba is the creative IT Service Management software company behind vFire, trusted by a number of global enterprises to deliver truly beneficial IT Service Management Solutions. Alemba provides a range of Professional and Support Services around the vFire product suite. With specialist consultants to cover each stage of the implementation lifecycle, Alemba is ideally positioned to deliver a successful, end-to-end ITSM project within your organisation.♦ Brought in to review and improve… Show more Alemba is the creative IT Service Management software company behind vFire, trusted by a number of global enterprises to deliver truly beneficial IT Service Management Solutions. Alemba provides a range of Professional and Support Services around the vFire product suite. With specialist consultants to cover each stage of the implementation lifecycle, Alemba is ideally positioned to deliver a successful, end-to-end ITSM project within your organisation.♦ Brought in to review and improve financial information (board pack & budget)♦ Advise on transfer pricing issues (USA & Australia) ♦ Review and advise on whether the current ERP system was fit for purpose Show less

A portfolio finance director within the EFM national network of finance professionals providing a range of financial management solutions to SMEs on a flexible, scalable and 'pay as you use' basis.Consultancy assignments have included:♦ Construction Industry - Compliance & Systems Review

Clapham Common, London

RTH provides expert, compassionate end of life care to 1500 people, supporting their friends & families in Central & SW London• Appointed to provide cover for the Head of Finance who was on long term sick leave• Completed statutory accounts for both the Hospice & associated retail company, including conversion from UK GAAP to FRS102

Abingdon, Oxfordshire & Paddington, London

Brought into to provide maternity leave cover for compliance, VAT and statutory accounts• Responsible for the annual statutory accounts & tax pack under IFRS/local GAAP for the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Switzerland liaising with the outsourced partner, the shared service and EY to ensure swift resolution of audit & tax queries to enable filing with the respective country’s authorities & reconciliation to US GAAP for parent company• Led the corporate tax… Show more Brought into to provide maternity leave cover for compliance, VAT and statutory accounts• Responsible for the annual statutory accounts & tax pack under IFRS/local GAAP for the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Switzerland liaising with the outsourced partner, the shared service and EY to ensure swift resolution of audit & tax queries to enable filing with the respective country’s authorities & reconciliation to US GAAP for parent company• Led the corporate tax compliance processes of Australia, France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland• Resolved transfer pricing issues for the Spanish and Italian entities• Governance of the relationship with the outsourced partner (TMF)• Liaising with EY/PWC & KPMG to ensure prompt resolution of tax & audit queries Show less

London, United Kingdom

Brought into undertake a comprehensive review of the charity’s financial management systems, which include processes, good accounting practice, and compliance with relevant accounting rules/HMRC/charity commission requirements in addition to the needs of the trustees• Implemented IT strategy which reduced IT costs by 65% and improved level of service • Set up a budget process involving all key staff, as a result reserves could be forecast & projects planned• Transformed the… Show more Brought into undertake a comprehensive review of the charity’s financial management systems, which include processes, good accounting practice, and compliance with relevant accounting rules/HMRC/charity commission requirements in addition to the needs of the trustees• Implemented IT strategy which reduced IT costs by 65% and improved level of service • Set up a budget process involving all key staff, as a result reserves could be forecast & projects planned• Transformed the month end accounting and reporting processes through the creation of management accounts with comparisons against both budget and prior year• Implementation and on-going development of regular balance sheet reconciliation review, including introduction of formal procedures, to ensure robust financial controls are in place•Member of SMT and full participation in all key trustee board and committee meetings Show less

Colney Heath, Hertfordshire

Lawsons are the largest independent timber, building & fencing merchants in London and the South East. With 15 branches serving local builders and tradesmen•Appointed to cover for the Financial Controller who was seconded to manage an acquisition•Updated, amended and improved the company's excel management information templates•Developed a budgeting and cash model from bottom up for 3 companies within a £60m group

Elstree, Hertfordshire

BPL is the largest supplier of blood products to the NHS, with a market share of 50%, other critical markets are the USA, South America & the Middle East• Prepared the annual statutory accounts & tax pack under IFRS liaising with Deloittes to ensure prompt resolution of audit & tax actions• Member of migration team handling a major ERP system transformation (from Avante to IFS) –responsible for testing and implementation of AR & AP modules together with the training of finance & non… Show more BPL is the largest supplier of blood products to the NHS, with a market share of 50%, other critical markets are the USA, South America & the Middle East• Prepared the annual statutory accounts & tax pack under IFRS liaising with Deloittes to ensure prompt resolution of audit & tax actions• Member of migration team handling a major ERP system transformation (from Avante to IFS) –responsible for testing and implementation of AR & AP modules together with the training of finance & non finance staff to operate new procedures (i.e. internal training course) Show less

Worthing Uk & Brno Czech Republic

Roscomac provides sub contract CNC precision engineering to a variety of industries both in the UK & Central Europe• P&L responsibility for £20m T/o business in the UK & Czech Republic• Implemented monthly Group consolidation package, aligning the UK & CZ reporting and reducing time frame by 50%• Instigated Group 3 month rolling cash flow forecast• Introduced a standardised approach to budgeting & forecasting for both the UK & CZ, involving senior managers and gaining buy in… Show more Roscomac provides sub contract CNC precision engineering to a variety of industries both in the UK & Central Europe• P&L responsibility for £20m T/o business in the UK & Czech Republic• Implemented monthly Group consolidation package, aligning the UK & CZ reporting and reducing time frame by 50%• Instigated Group 3 month rolling cash flow forecast• Introduced a standardised approach to budgeting & forecasting for both the UK & CZ, involving senior managers and gaining buy in to stretched profitability expectations• Undertook review of HR function, introduced robust HR policies which were more effective and legally compliant• Improved tax planning for the Group, determining tax minimisation policies and in conjunction controlled liabilities whilst efficiently utilising loss relief• Supported commercial bids with detailed financial analysis for new manufacturing contracts Show less

Heathrow Airport

Appointed Interim FD for an airline handling business in serious financial difficulty, which had recently changed ownership. The company had moved "on airport" & was struggling to meet its creditor obligations. HMRC had partitioned a winding up order and the banks were unwilling to extend more credit. Assignment was to assess the company & recommend options to the new owners.A due diligence was done which identified the company was not a going concern. The solution was to wind the… Show more Appointed Interim FD for an airline handling business in serious financial difficulty, which had recently changed ownership. The company had moved "on airport" & was struggling to meet its creditor obligations. HMRC had partitioned a winding up order and the banks were unwilling to extend more credit. Assignment was to assess the company & recommend options to the new owners.A due diligence was done which identified the company was not a going concern. The solution was to wind the company up. Show less

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Oriel Services Limited is a management contractor, and a part of the Cunningham Lindsey Group.It provides a home repair service that is managed by a national team of qualified surveyors and delivered locally by one of 25 core repair partners•Reducing time to report financial & management information by 33% following development & implementation of back office improvement plan•Increased EBITDA from 25% to over 30% through headcount reduction & insourcing to parent… Show more Oriel Services Limited is a management contractor, and a part of the Cunningham Lindsey Group.It provides a home repair service that is managed by a national team of qualified surveyors and delivered locally by one of 25 core repair partners•Reducing time to report financial & management information by 33% following development & implementation of back office improvement plan•Increased EBITDA from 25% to over 30% through headcount reduction & insourcing to parent company•Resolved outstanding compliance issues with HMRC with regards to the CIS enabling the company to retain its favoured tax status •Implemented Coda IT solution for financial ledgers incl. mapping, new chart of accounts & mgt reporting Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managed all finance, administration, procurement & insurance reporting directly to the CEO•Prepared, reviewed & submitted tender documents for new business opportunities•Contributed to the preparation of the Charity's strategic plan•Implemented a change in pricing reducing a loss to break even•Introduced an investment strategy which enabled the Charity to maximise interest receivable•Acquisition due diligence•Merged Rugby House with another charity and outsourced the… Show more Managed all finance, administration, procurement & insurance reporting directly to the CEO•Prepared, reviewed & submitted tender documents for new business opportunities•Contributed to the preparation of the Charity's strategic plan•Implemented a change in pricing reducing a loss to break even•Introduced an investment strategy which enabled the Charity to maximise interest receivable•Acquisition due diligence•Merged Rugby House with another charity and outsourced the finance department Show less

Fulham, London

Responsible for all aspects of financial dealings with local health authorities, including year end statutory accounts, working capital analysis,reporting & control

Maldon, Essex

• P&L responsibility for £15m T/o business in the UK & Germany• Assessed & ultimately resolved very serious tax issues for the French Branch• Responsible for 8 staff covering Finance, IT,HR and compliance issues• Improved credit control (reducing DSO from 66 to 50)• Collaborated in developing the European sales strategy,structured a plan to include KPI's. Contributed to 5% increase in sales• Undertook due diligence of agents & distributors including the establishment of… Show more • P&L responsibility for £15m T/o business in the UK & Germany• Assessed & ultimately resolved very serious tax issues for the French Branch• Responsible for 8 staff covering Finance, IT,HR and compliance issues• Improved credit control (reducing DSO from 66 to 50)• Collaborated in developing the European sales strategy,structured a plan to include KPI's. Contributed to 5% increase in sales• Undertook due diligence of agents & distributors including the establishment of credit limits• Looked at procurement strategy for Europe,rationalised procedures leading to a 10% reduction in costs• Introduced electronic banking for currency payments, reducing overheads by 35%• Reviewed insurance costs of the European Group, increasing cover and reducing annual premium Show less

Hornchurch, London

• Prepared a policy document together with detailed costing recommending that the finance department was brought in house• Established a financial accounts department in addition to recruiting staff with specialist skills to strengthen weak areas• Introduced a fully computerised system resulting in increased staff productivity & morale• Participated in contract negotiations with other Health providers (value £1m)• Produced the annual statutory accounts for Havering PCT (T/o… Show more • Prepared a policy document together with detailed costing recommending that the finance department was brought in house• Established a financial accounts department in addition to recruiting staff with specialist skills to strengthen weak areas• Introduced a fully computerised system resulting in increased staff productivity & morale• Participated in contract negotiations with other Health providers (value £1m)• Produced the annual statutory accounts for Havering PCT (T/o £250m) Show less

London, United Kingdom

•Coordinated the production of monthly mgnt accounts for the Group, presenting & commenting on them to the Executive committee and Board•Introduced a set of financial traffic lights to heighten awareness of financial risk to the board•Collaborated with the FD on annual s/holder valuations•Advised the Board & senior management, representing & deputising for the FD at senior forums•Participated in regular strategic reviews•Monitored & advised on the Group’s tax position… Show more •Coordinated the production of monthly mgnt accounts for the Group, presenting & commenting on them to the Executive committee and Board•Introduced a set of financial traffic lights to heighten awareness of financial risk to the board•Collaborated with the FD on annual s/holder valuations•Advised the Board & senior management, representing & deputising for the FD at senior forums•Participated in regular strategic reviews•Monitored & advised on the Group’s tax position, determined tax minimisation policies and controlled liabilities to all taxes •Drafted,consolidated & lead the Group’s annual budgeting exercise •Controlled all aspects of statutory req'ts including the consolidation & production of the annual Group audit, liasing with international offices and auditors worldwide•Set out financial procedures for the Group including management of the Group Treasury function•Provided appropriate financial planning to support operational management and business cases Show less

Sudbury Uk & Boston Usa

Responsible for managing all aspects of the accounting function for the UK (corporation tax, statutory accounts and management information under US GAAP)•Served on a six member senior management team directing the financial operations of the UK factory•Prepared the financial justification for consolidating Critical Care instrumentation in the UK, after carrying out detailed cost comparisons between (UK) and (USA) manufacturing plants•Co-ordinated preparation of the annual budget… Show more Responsible for managing all aspects of the accounting function for the UK (corporation tax, statutory accounts and management information under US GAAP)•Served on a six member senior management team directing the financial operations of the UK factory•Prepared the financial justification for consolidating Critical Care instrumentation in the UK, after carrying out detailed cost comparisons between (UK) and (USA) manufacturing plants•Co-ordinated preparation of the annual budget and presented to the President and CFO of Critical Care Manufacturing•Introduced and implemented a Capital Expenditure procedure Show less

Witham Uk, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Singapore & Hong Kong

Internal audit & acquisition due diligence throughout Europe and Asia Pacific

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Mba

Included time spent in Amiens (France) and Berlin (Germany) Dissertation "Approaching a new market - a business strategy for the Middle.

Hnd, Business And Finance

This education has prepared me for a successful career as: Interim Finance Director, Non Executive Director NED, Part-Time Finance.