An extremely experienced accountant, advisor and auditor highly regarded for the ability to design and implement strategic restructuring. Insightful analysis, understanding and technical knowledge of accounts, audit and financial operations to create pragmatic solutions.Nuanced communicator using influencing skills to build effective partnerships and deliver change.Handled highly sensitive commercial issues with significant reputational risk.Regarded as a confidential "sounding board" and "critical friend" focused on seeking positive solutions.Dealt with large projects and organisations often at times of crisis.Ability to push through change particularly when matters are not going to plan.When required had to make a stand and uphold independence, professional reputation and integrity.Professional Attributes and Skills:Bring to bear considerable skill and expertise in matters related to audit and financial issues.A somewhat unusual Partner as a large element of work has been outside audit on a variety of financial related aspects.Developed ability to look at complex and high risk problems and provide insights and pragmatic solutions.A crucial aspect of the work has been adopting the role of the “finance director” that many organisations do not have.Ability to explain complex matters to non financial individuals to assist them in reaching decisions.Dealt with politically sensitive clients.Personal Attributes and Skills:Ability to remain calm under pressure and provide leadership in such circumstances.Operate on the basis of “prevention rather than cure”.Approach tackling outcomes by “working backwards”.Accustomed to presenting to audiences with the object of being understandable and to answer any questions before they are asked.Built relationships that have spanned more than a quarter of a century based on mutual trust and respect.Used impartiality and diplomatic skills to broker “percentage solutions" making both sides feel like "winners".
Listed skills include Auditing, Corporate Tax, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, and 5 others.
