As a Finance Director, I have a successful background in providing leadership to Board’s Finance & Accounting strategy to optimise the financial performance and strategic position of companies. Highly experienced in the analysis and presentation of financial information to financial and non-financial staff to underpin wider business decision making. I am also proficient in delivering an accurate overview of company financial status and commercial performance through the development and implementation of highly effective reporting capabilities. Additionally, by developing and implementing financial strategies, whilst reengineering existing processes, I am able to drive company revenue, growth and profitability.My experience encompasses leadership and management of high performing financial teams, providing motivation to ensure individual potential is achieved and a significant contribution made to the full delivery of financial and wider organisational objectives. I am also able to apply my engaging leadership style when building, developing and maintaining long-term relationships with senior managers and stakeholders, successfully optimising commercial performance. I have also played an instrumental role as the lead of a number of financial projects and have a proven track record in delivering complex projects within set timeframes and budgets. I am CIMA-qualified, hold a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and through my experience, I have proficiency within a number of technical applications such as:IFS* MS Dynamics* Oracle* Sage* SAP*MS Office SuiteMy other areas of key expertise include:Financial Accounting * Process Re-Engineering * Cash Flow Management * Stakeholder Engagement * Stakeholder Management * Relationship Management * Contract Negotiation * Business Development * Management Accounting * Reporting Capability * Business Intelligence * Budgeting * Forecasting * Financial Control * Month-End Process Management * Team Leadership * Risk Management