Results-driven financial executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry. As a Chartered Accountant (FCA-ICAEW), I've held 'C' level positions for 15+ years, specializing in wealth management, asset management, and alternative asset funds. In my recent role as a turnaround consultant, I provided strategic financial guidance and restructuring advice during market volatility.My hands-on experience as a COO includes overseeing all post-trade functions within the buy side, including Operations, Risk, Legal, IT, and Administration. I possess diverse product knowledge, working with both liquid and illiquid products in debt and equity. With a background in senior management and compliance-controlled functions, I have a proven track record of establishing and managing finance functions and operational departments, including forecasting and budgeting.Expertise in managing relationships with outsourced service providers, external investors, and stakeholders ensures a comprehensive understanding of financial and operational aspects. Known for driving meaningful change in owner-managed businesses, I excel in commercial and economic problem-solving, leveraging boutique environment experience to efficiently utilize resources and implement creative solutions.Proficient in financial and data analysis tools, including VBA, Power BI, and Pivot, I bring a strategic and analytical mindset to extract valuable insights from complex data sets. Currently seeking new opportunities to provide CFO/CFO and FD assistance to organizations ready for financial leadership and strategic guidance.