An experienced Finance Director, I now enjoy supporting SME business owners on a consultancy basis. Most clients are facing a step change in the development of their start up to £30m turnover companies and don't yet have a full-time FD/CFO.Working with the MD/CEO I typically spend a day or two every month with a business. This involves strategic, management & finance advice to improve profitability and cashflow. A trusted right hand man who can also draw on some great contacts to help you. I'm the practical link between the MD/CEO, finance staff and funders. I also have an experienced Finance Manager/ FC who can improve your business very quickly. Further info on www.porterdale.co.ukLatest project is an online tool to help business owners prepare cash and profit forecasts for funding, budgets, start-ups and business plans. Many ambitious SME business owners glaze over and/or delegate this with limited understanding. Face the common fear and give yourself a huge advantage. Knowledge leads to financial confidence and better decision making for your business. www.clearviewhub.co.ukIn 2015 I was appointed as an Access to Finance Advisor with the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub where I am currently engaged for a couple of days a week. Our team has since supported more than 1,000 growth businesses, including introductions to a wide network of funders and the direct delivery of over grants towards growth projects exceeding £100m. www.scrgrowthhub.co.ukIn July 2019 I was appointed as a Business Growth Advisor with Business Sheffield. This role focuses on supporting innovative growth companies. www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/businessI am a qualified Chartered Management Accountant and licensed by CIMA as a Member in Practice. Other qualifications include a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching.With over 15 years experience operating at Board Director level I have developed an appetite and understanding of the real challenges and opportunities faced by SME businesses. Commercial experience in the retail, manufacturing and service sectors is built on a solid financial background that began with 7 years experience at a leading international advisory firm. Supporting MDs / CEOs who don't yet have a Finance Director - portfolio FD/CFO - growth - cash management - strategy & implementation - Access to Finance advisor - raising finance - management information - due diligence - mentoring finance staff - confidential sounding board