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BRIEF SYNOPSISFinance Director specialising in SMEs, including experience of 2 flotations, a turn-around and an MBI At Frank Usher Holdings plc, I brought management expertise to the business as well as substantial savings and improvements to many areas of the business. Guided the business from USM to Main List Achieved a significant turn- around at Gabicci plc from a position of severely overtrading, to a USM flotation, management of cash debtors and systems all critical The Matrix Knowledge Group Ltd, implemented systems and controls into a Group focussed on evidence based research underpinned by informatics, for Government, Health Care and the Private SectorTEP Exchange PLC was a start up internet business, regulated by the FSA, procedures were put in place to manage systems, cash and information, was successfully taken to AIM flotation Well versed in Board presentations and in all finance and multi-accounting functions as well as organising and controlling systems, encompassing budgeting and forecasting An effective leader, decision maker, motivator and communicator Also experienced as Company Secretary and handling legal mattersHas commercial acumen, very strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of achieving growth, efficiencies and profitabilitySpecialties: Growing businesses
Portfolio Of Smes
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Non Exec DirectorPortfolio Of Smes Apr 2012 - PresentLondon, United Kingdom
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Group Finance Director And Company Secretary2011 The Matrix Knowledge Group Ltd Jul 2007 - 2011§ Installed new systems and controls creating efficiencies and effective credit control management § Developed the ethos of the business to include long overdue change to instil greater all round commerciality throughout the businesses § Introduced an innovative Unit Trust to inject funding into the Group without dilution § Brought in new bankers resulting in increased facilities § Initiated and successfully pursued a very substantial R& D claim
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Finance Director2005-2007 2005 - 2007§ Secondment as Interim FD for £20m FMCG group. This role for a private business involved a total hands on approach as the accounting, information flow and cash control were all extremely weak. In addition, the role encompassed staff mentoring and reporting. § Interim role for property development business. This included setting up an accounting system for a new development division and streamlining the accounting operation § Assessing the viability of a new subscription niche TV channel § Ad-hoc advice and assistance to various companies
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Cfo2004 Lodestar Group 2002 - 2004§ Responsible for all finance matters
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Financial DirectorTep Exchange Group Plc Jan 2000 - Jan 2002A unique web-based exchange platform for the Traded Endowment Market regulated by the FSA
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Cfo/Compliance OfficerCity Endowments Ltd Jan 1998 - Jan 1999§ Worked from the beginning with the entrepreneurs in this start-up business and established all the necessary systems and controls § Played a crucial part in the successful development of the business to its AIM flotation § Responsible for arranging all Group finance matters, including introduction of new Bankers § Responsible for KPI and analysis, accounts and financial reporting, a substantial R & D claim, forecasts and presentations to the Board § Identified and arranged a new Group Head Office § In charge of compliance; Set up a business for traded endowment policies Shareholder, Director and Company Secretary
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Director Of Corporate Administration And DevelopmentFrank Usher Holdings Plc Jan 1993 - Jan 1998Frank Usher was a leading £25m Ladieswear retail orientated company, sourced and marketed world-wide Director of Corporate Administration and Development Company Secretary § Re-organised business and lines of communication § Reviewed margins, product range, buying and selling arrangements, logistics and overheads § Profits, earnings per share and dividends all increased to record levels, doubled net assets § Eliminated borrowings of over £3m including early repayment of £1million mortgage § Responsible for improving communication with external advisers § Introduced new and developed greater institutional support § Responsible for licencing, distribution agreements and copyright1993 Management Buy-in Instituted and arranged a potential management buy-in Devised business plan, organised venture capital, corporate financial advisors, legal advisors and financial public relations
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Group Managing DirectorGabicci Plc Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
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Financial DirectorGabicci Plc Jan 1983 - Jan 1992Gabicci was a branded £22m Menswear business operating world-wide
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Financial Director And Company SecretaryCowan, De Groot Plc Jan 1979 - Jan 1983§ Worked closely with the founding entrepreneurs, reorganised the business and put all controls in place § Oversaw the elimination of debt § Successfully led discussions for a capital injection from CINII § Led the company from private status to flotation on the USM § Responsible for all City, group accounts and financial matters § Identified, purchased and developed new Group freeholds § Involved in acquisitions and disposals § Concerned with all commercial aspects of the business § Formulated the Group s overall strategy; was a diversified group of businesses which included FMCG companies.
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Financial DirectorCowan, De Groot (T & G) Ltd 1979 - 1983three other major Subsidiaries including a Freight Forwarding and Logistics Company § Responsible for all finance matters
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