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Milton Keynes, Gb

Banbury, Gb

Performing Virtual ( part-time) Finance Director roles across a variety of business sectors and industries helping businesses transform finance functions to support growth.> Finance Director level support> Fundraising & financing> Improving Management Information and systems> Business Valuations> Mentoring and developing the Finance team> Acquisitions , Due diligence & Deal support> Business Sales & Strategic Exit planning> Financial health-checks> Bonus schemes and incentive plans> Sounding Board for the MD & Senior management team

With a remit to grow the organisation I was an integral part of the team that took the group's Turnover from £15m to £50m over a 10 year period which was achieved through a mix of organic growth, international development and multiple strategic acquisitions of SME owner managed businesses in the education market.Successfully completed six acquisitions over an 8 year period. Wall Family Europe is part of Wall Family Enterprise Inc. a privately held family owned US corporation.

Demco is a multi-branded supply, distribution and projects business (Demco Interiors) in the education and library market operating in multiple languages and currencies. (www.demcoeurope.eu)Main Brands:Gresswell, LFC , Demco Interiors, Storysack, Articles of Faith, JHR Educational Playgrounds, Playground basics, Demco France, Demco Germany Joined initially when the business was Loss making and played an integral part with the MD/CEO in a Turnaround situation and developing new strategies for growth. This involved significantly improving Cash Flows and managing Bank relationships and Covenants at the time as well as significantly improving processes , procedures and systems. Responsibilities covered Human resources , Warehouse & Distribution Operations as well as all Financial and Legal matters. Oversaw and managed several acquisitions and projects , bolt-ons, integrations and hive ups including warehouse moves and consolidations. Assisted with the launch of Direct marketing and Web activities into new european markets (France, Germany, Holland , Ireland) which provided Sales growth opportunities.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Gb

Handled the acquisition in 2011 from initial research stages, through due diligence and completion along with subsequent integration of the business into a larger group. This included Board and Funding approvals of US privately held parent company. Worked with the MD as part of the senior management team in developing its strategic plan and provided support and guidance in senior level recruitment, as well as the implementation and improvement of business systems and management reporting.

Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Gb

Integral part of the team that handled the acquisition in 2009 from initial research through to completion. Assisted in recruitment of new MD and senior management team and supported business through a growth phase that saw Sales double in 5 years. Provided counsel, guidance and support in development of strategic plans, major initiatives, investments and facility move.

Shrewsbury, Gb

Oversaw the acquisition in 2005 from initial research and approval stages, price negotiation, due diligence and completion. This included Board approval of US privately held parent company and reviewing available funding options and structures . Worked with the MD and senior management team over this period in helping the business develop a platform for growth by investing in people, systems , facilities and infrastructure to support its expansion. Turnover was grown from £7m to £14m.

Responsible for all financial and statutory reporting of UK and European subsidiaries, Treasury and systems management and reporting to the Executive committee and shareholders.Managed UK and foreign ledgers, consolidations and the audit process.Handled the orderly wind down and Liquidation of Joint venture and overseas entities including Statement of Affairs for Liquidation.

Houston, Texas, Us

Joined as a Group accountant becoming Accounting manager for Global Marine construction business that had operations in North Sea , West Africa , Middle East , Asia and USA.

Houston, Texas, Us

Financial coordinator for US PLC parent company in overseas Marine construction Joint venture with subsidiary of French PLC (Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux) based in Paris France operating in the North Sea, West Africa and Middle East regions.Exposure to working with and managing foreign nationals and teams in different cultural environments as well as overseeing key external overseas advisor relationships.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Gb

Audit senior with staff responsibility working on the audits of SME businesses from a wide variety of sectors.

London, Gb

Trainee accountant in a training contract working on a wide variety jobs from incomplete records of sole traders to the audits of SME businesses.

Fca, Chartered Accountant

Ba (Honours), Accounting Studies

Governing Family Enterprises