I am a skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer with a proven ability to drive growth, improve performance and management. I am a Big 4 qualified accountant with commercial instinct that has developed over 25 years of roles in a wide range of businesses.I am an insightful addition to the team, determined and resourceful, accustomed to influencing management and stakeholders through quality information and communication. I have expertise in the following areas:Finance Director / CFO roles - helping with specific projects, business turnaround or other transformational needs. Driving efficiencies and improving performance by challenging existing practices, developing appropriate systems & controls. Preparation and analysis of management accounts, providing timely & credible data to stakeholders, control of working capital and cash flow, pricing strategies and collaborating with management and stakeholders. Financial Analysis - supporting transactions including MBOs, acquisitions, debt/equity raises with scenario-based analysis and forecasts.Raising Debt/Equity - through a network of contacts developed over 20 years since my role at RBS.