Robert Gordon Email & Phone Number

Staines-upon-Thames, England, GB

On 14th Feb 2022 Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC rebranded as Novuna, marking the start of an exciting new stage in our journey as one of the UK's leading financial companies, now with the backing of one of the world's largest and most diverse businesses - Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.

Challenged the shared service model which had been implemented across all divisions by function rather than process. Where no obvious synergies could be developed, functions were returned to the divisions with elimination of middle management. Introduced PSF model.Discontinued insurance operation and managed a profitable liquidation. Defined requirement.

Developed a clear strategic plan and risk profile for the group to clearly define financial and qualitative objectives to generate growth in profitability and assets of over 15% pa since 2008. Led acquisition of a factoring company and consumer finance portfolio, which were successfully integrated and have made substantial profit contributions to the.

Reviewed all lines of business and exited unprofitable relationships to enhance divisional profitability. Defined the requirement for management information, resulting in system consolidation and upgrade. Developed relationships within the European Hitachi group of companies, resulting in being invited to join the project group to develop the Inter-city.

Restructured the UK group to form separate leasing, lending and international professional services companies, to enable the sale of the UK capital allowance pool of $120 million. Led the UK Company through a period of major uncertainty and change created by the downturn in the air transportation sector and the bankruptcy of our parent company FINOVA.

Developed and executed a strategic plan that increased turnover by 33% per annum for five years and generated consistent annual profits of over $20 million per annum from an international business that had historically struggled to break-even. Expanded sales by developing cross-border financing structures and partnerships with international airlines and.

Recruited to this role to consolidate the diverse business lines and ensure profitability.Implemented divestment strategy through the sale and liquidation of the discontinued operations without incurring significant losses.Negotiated the sale at book value of the largest and least profitable operation – the Consumer Finance second mortgage.

Implemented management reporting by profit centre to highlight profitable and loss-making segments. Implemented new banking and financial reporting systems to enable the company to produce management, statutory and Bank of England reporting within the required timeframe.Developed in-house tax planning and tax computations models, enabling the business to.

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Audit Manager – developed specialist expertise in the audit of major white goods & electrical manufacturers.Developed excellent relationships with clients, often resulting in being seconded to special projects such as setting up a joint venture company to expand an international client’s banking presence in Australia.Developed skills in information.

Bachelor Of Economics, Economics

Education record

Fca (Icca), Aca (Icaew)