Rob Downs Email & Phone Number

Group Financial Controller experienced in controls, cash management and FP&A for Manufacturing, Retail & Healthcare. Includes high growth, PE, AIM and FTSE100 companies. Business partnering with senior leadership (C-Suite) and international site directors driving profitability & cash generation.Achievements:➤ Closely managed group P&L, working capital and large capital investments in response to headwinds including COVID, energy crisis and tough trading conditions.➤ Financial modelling and budgeting to raise funding, increasing manufacturing capacity 3 fold (c.€300m). Included 4 equity raises along side debt fundraising for UK and US investment.➤ Start up of new $160m US plant this year – business partnering with US site Director to grow controls & processes for construction and operational activities.➤ Completed several budgeting & forecasting cycles to deliver Ecommerce strategy (double digit growth).➤ Successful systems implementation for manufacturing / healthcare business (SAP to Oracle ERP changeover) to align with new parent company's systems and processes post PE exit.Experience and skills:• Strong leadership and technical skills - key team player in the Finance team with manager responsibility.• Dedicated professional, providing accurate insights to the board.• Experienced in managing projects with non-finance management - approachable influencer.• Expert in month end reporting processes & accounting systems and management accounts.• Experienced in audit process, group financing reporting, treasury and tax.• Experienced in budgeting and forecasting cycles and challenging & supporting budget owners.• Experienced in controls & procurement.

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  Finance Manager - Continental Europe

  Petainer

  London, Gb