Scott Brown

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Chief Financial Officer at London Square @ Ark Curriculum Plus
Scott Brown's Location
London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Scott Brown

Experienced CFO of both public and private companies interested in Non-Executive and Trustee roles.Hands on operational approach that has been successful in both small and large multinational organisations. Experience in Europe, US and Asia across multiple sectors. Key accomplishments have inculded: - Envisaged and created unique offering that has established one of the fastest growing, privately backed Affordable Housing providers in the sector. - Managed and structured finances for growth of profitable Residential Property Development company from delivery of its first unit to over £300m turnover business. - Successfully led a PE backed business services company through 20% pa growth over 4 years, IPO and eventual acquisition by a US company for $200m.- Corporate finance and debt management background having been involved in over £3bn of equity and debt transactions, very familiar with managing shareholders and banks in private and public arenas.- Commercially focused with previous roles having been responsible for securing and negotiating business transformational contracts with both customers and suppliers.- Strong governance background having been responsible for company secretarial and audit committee duties as well as board conduct at senior levels.- Experienced in IT based functions having been involved in major implementations and with overall responsibility for IT in some roles. - Extensive experience at assessing, preparing and successfully implementing business investment and turnaround cases at the highest levels for a variety of projects from major systems implementations to complete company reorganisations, acquisitions and disposals. Including preparing and executing PE backed companies exit.

Scott Brown's Current Company Details
Ark Curriculum Plus

Ark Curriculum Plus

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Chief Financial Officer at London Square
Scott Brown Work Experience Details
  • Square Roots
    Non Executive Director
    Square Roots Apr 2021 - Present
  • Ark Curriculum Plus
    Non-Executive Chairman
    Ark Curriculum Plus Oct 2016 - Present
    London, Gb
    We are a non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting teachers in providing consistent, high-quality education to all students. In particular, our programmes are targeted towards supporting disadvantaged children. We aim to level the playing field, so that every young person can succeed.Helping to close the attainment gap is part of the Ark Group DNA. With 42% of Ark schools students from disadvantaged backgrounds, we know that our programmes can open doors for everyone. Students on our curriculum are proven to achieve half a grade more than their peers across the UK.Thanks to our support’s encouraging outcomes, 93% of participating schools continue with their programme for another year. We believe the personal development we integrate sets our programmes apart. It is not just students who benefit; as a teacher, you will also increase your subject matter expertise to grow your confidence and career potential.
  • London Square
    Chief Financial Officer
    London Square Jun 2013 - Present
    Uxbridge, Greater London, Gb
    Executive Board Member responsible fore financial and risk management of the Group.The property company with a difference. We’ve been making waves across the capital with our innovative approach to design, build and customer service, winning awards across the industry and creating places where people really want to live.At London Square, we are dedicated to making London greater.We take our name from the ethos of London’s famous squares, the legacy and the sense of community they have created over the centuries. Respectful of the past and inspired by the future, we are committed to creating exceptional properties that reflect the aspirations of our residents, stimulate thriving communities and set a new benchmark for modern living in the capital.
  • Reevoo
    Chief Financial Officer
    Reevoo May 2012 - Jun 2013
    London, England, Gb
    A B2B software as a service business that is on a fast growth trajectory. Working alongside the CSO, implemented a change in strategy that saw its revenues double in 6 months and completed venture capital funding to enable the next stage growth.Full responsibility for running the Finance, HR and Business Support functions including the implementation of SalesForce.com.Responsible for managing the venture capital negotiations and transaction process.
  • Enigma Diagnostics Ltd
    Interim Cfo
    Enigma Diagnostics Ltd Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
    • EDL has come out of the Ministry of Defence research facility in Porton Down and is developing a point of care Molecular Diagnostic instrument targeted for CE marking arly 2012; Invested Capital £55m; Turnover from nil in 2011 to £17m in 2012• Transitioning from a R&D operation to a Manufacturing operation, EDL is undergoing significant change and growth. This is funded and driven by a cornerstone contract with GSK signed in Jan 2012. • Key role in negotiating the GSK contract and organising programme activities.• Advisory role in other corporate finance activities as the company seeks further funding and potential acquisition.• Responsibility for Finance including the management of cash flow (approx £1.2m burn per month) and the finance function of the company generally.• Management of key suppliers and operations in the programme of delivery.
  • Assetco Plc
    Chief Financial Officer
    Assetco Plc Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
    AssetCo plc is an international provider of Fire and Rescue services listed on the AIM market.This role has been interim in nature as the balance sheet of the company required restructuring of £63m of asset backed finance while securing additional finance for growth in UAE. Successfully raised £16m new equity funding and sourced an additional £10m on an as needed basis and handed the Company over to new management.
  • Parexel
    Corporate Vice President
    Parexel Feb 2009 - Aug 2010
    Durham, North Carolina, Us
    After acquistion of ClinPhone by Parexel, I was asked to take on the global finance role for one of the world’s largest early phase drug discovery service providers. Directly responsible for a P&L of over $100m with operations in UK, Germany, South Africa, US and India. Driving strategic thinking and planned action to improve business performance achieved double digit improvement in profit margins and revenue growth.
  • Clinphone Plc
    Chief Financial Officer
    Clinphone Plc Mar 2005 - Feb 2009
    Instrumental in successfully conducting IPO of this FTSE Small Cap company for £94 million and subsequently through a class 1 acquisition and debt restructuring all while growing the company organically at circa 20%pa. Responsible for the financial strategy, investor releations, MIS maintenance and development and legal function of the company across the UK and US while an active participant in Board level strategic planning and decision making.Delivered successful implementation of IFRS and communication of the implications of this and the complex trading results of the Company to analysts. Overseen negotiation and process of proposed public company takeover by a large US multinational.
  • Catalise Plc
    Principal Consultant
    Catalise Plc 2001 - 2005
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Provided financial consultancy services to a wide range of industries; primarily focussed on corporate finance, high growth and business turnaround advice. Principal involvement in successful assignments such as interim management role within DHL Worldwide, business turnaround advice to SN Brussels Airlines (out of the failed Sabena Airlines)
  • Abn Armo Corporate Finance Ltd
    Investment Bank Assistant Director
    Abn Armo Corporate Finance Ltd 1994 - 2000
    Successfully arranged finance and brokered merger and acquisition transactions in a variety of sectors including Financial Services, IT, Travel, Telecoms and Media.Key milestones achieved while at ABN AMRO include securing US$1 billion in finance in 24 hours for a client, leading a team that secured €18 million in fees from a single assignment.
  • Grant Thornton Llp
    Manager
    Grant Thornton Llp Jan 1989 - Dec 1994
    Chicago, Il, Us

Scott Brown Education Details

  • Institute Of Chartered Accountants
    Institute Of Chartered Accountants
    Aca
  • The University Of Western Australia
    The University Of Western Australia
    Accounting/Law

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Scott Brown works for Ark Curriculum Plus

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Scott Brown's current role is Chief Financial Officer at London Square.

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Scott Brown attended Institute Of Chartered Accountants, The University Of Western Australia.

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