Candidate Summary
This individual is a CIMA qualified Finance Director with a wealth of experience in implementing robust financial strategies for both global businesses and start-ups. They have exhibited key strengths in directing capital appraisals, implementing cost rationalisation programmes, and fostering trusted business relationships to influence decision-making at the highest level.
Their career spans multiple sectors, including a luxury design and branding agency, a publishing, digital media and events company, a SaaS provider, and an events organisation. Their responsibilities have been comprehensive, from creating financial strategies and conducting commercial feasibility analysis to leading financial due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions. They have also been instrumental in securing government grants and implementing furlough schemes during periods of economic instability.
They have a proven track record of reducing costs, driving efficiencies, and ensuring superior budgetary performance. They have demonstrated their ability to negotiate and secure additional finance to ensure the continued operation and growth of the companies they have worked for.
In addition to their financial acumen, they have shown strong leadership skills, overseeing teams and embedding cross-functional financial ownership across management teams. They are proficient in a range of technical tools, including Sage 200 Professional, Sage 50 Accounts Professional, Sage 50 Payroll, Oracle, Xero, Microsoft Office, Salesforce CRM, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
Their career is marked by consistent success in achieving financial and business objectives, making them a valuable asset to any company seeking a strategic and results-driven Finance Director.
