Chief Financial Officer
London, England, United Kingdom
Successfully led the global finance function across five countries (Dubai, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, USA), fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders like bankers, auditors, and local authorities. Spearheaded a diverse team (Finance, Student Finance, UKVI Compliance) to achieve short-term goals and empower career development. My strategic leadership resulted in a 5-year revenue surge from £60m to £150m. Furthermore, I implemented a streamlined budgeting and forecasting process, leading to increased stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making.Impact Highlights:Boosted EBITDA by 50% (20% to 30%) through strategic planning and cost optimization.Delivered annual savings of £2.5 million by establishing cost-effective support teams in India, Dubai, and Sri Lanka.Ensured global payroll compliance (900+ staff) for HMRC and local government audits.Empowered a culture of continuous improvement, achieving year-on-year KPI advancements.