Darren Ball FCA
Group Financial Controller at Quint Group Ltd | Winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2017- Claim this Profile
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Colin Bell (Productivity Coach/Consultant)
I have had the pleasure of working with Darren for a few years now, and it is a privilege working with him. As a coaching client, Darren is very committed to personal development, introspection, and performance improvement - both his own and that of his team. Darren commits equally to the practice as much as the theory, making him very congruent with his words and actions. Darren is an excellent communicator, a fantastic team player, and a consummate professional with excellent social and emotional intelligence. Thanks for all your effort, engagement, and participation Daren, and I look forward to our continuing work and progress together.
Tina Corteen
During my time as Managing Director at Stanton Fisher, I had the pleasure of working with Darren in his role as Finance Director. Not only is Darren highly competent, I found him to be a very composed and organized individual, with a very positive 'can do' attitude. During his tenure at Stanton Fisher, he managed some of the important and rewarding projects, and his decisions in financial matters helped the company to grow significantly. Darren was an asset to Stanton Fisher, and in my opinion would be an asset to any other organisation looking for a highly respected individual to join as a finance leader.
Colin Bell (Productivity Coach/Consultant)
I have had the pleasure of working with Darren for a few years now, and it is a privilege working with him. As a coaching client, Darren is very committed to personal development, introspection, and performance improvement - both his own and that of his team. Darren commits equally to the practice as much as the theory, making him very congruent with his words and actions. Darren is an excellent communicator, a fantastic team player, and a consummate professional with excellent social and emotional intelligence. Thanks for all your effort, engagement, and participation Daren, and I look forward to our continuing work and progress together.
Tina Corteen
During my time as Managing Director at Stanton Fisher, I had the pleasure of working with Darren in his role as Finance Director. Not only is Darren highly competent, I found him to be a very composed and organized individual, with a very positive 'can do' attitude. During his tenure at Stanton Fisher, he managed some of the important and rewarding projects, and his decisions in financial matters helped the company to grow significantly. Darren was an asset to Stanton Fisher, and in my opinion would be an asset to any other organisation looking for a highly respected individual to join as a finance leader.
Colin Bell (Productivity Coach/Consultant)
I have had the pleasure of working with Darren for a few years now, and it is a privilege working with him. As a coaching client, Darren is very committed to personal development, introspection, and performance improvement - both his own and that of his team. Darren commits equally to the practice as much as the theory, making him very congruent with his words and actions. Darren is an excellent communicator, a fantastic team player, and a consummate professional with excellent social and emotional intelligence. Thanks for all your effort, engagement, and participation Daren, and I look forward to our continuing work and progress together.
Tina Corteen
During my time as Managing Director at Stanton Fisher, I had the pleasure of working with Darren in his role as Finance Director. Not only is Darren highly competent, I found him to be a very composed and organized individual, with a very positive 'can do' attitude. During his tenure at Stanton Fisher, he managed some of the important and rewarding projects, and his decisions in financial matters helped the company to grow significantly. Darren was an asset to Stanton Fisher, and in my opinion would be an asset to any other organisation looking for a highly respected individual to join as a finance leader.
Colin Bell (Productivity Coach/Consultant)
I have had the pleasure of working with Darren for a few years now, and it is a privilege working with him. As a coaching client, Darren is very committed to personal development, introspection, and performance improvement - both his own and that of his team. Darren commits equally to the practice as much as the theory, making him very congruent with his words and actions. Darren is an excellent communicator, a fantastic team player, and a consummate professional with excellent social and emotional intelligence. Thanks for all your effort, engagement, and participation Daren, and I look forward to our continuing work and progress together.
Tina Corteen
During my time as Managing Director at Stanton Fisher, I had the pleasure of working with Darren in his role as Finance Director. Not only is Darren highly competent, I found him to be a very composed and organized individual, with a very positive 'can do' attitude. During his tenure at Stanton Fisher, he managed some of the important and rewarding projects, and his decisions in financial matters helped the company to grow significantly. Darren was an asset to Stanton Fisher, and in my opinion would be an asset to any other organisation looking for a highly respected individual to join as a finance leader.
Experience
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Group Financial Controller
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Jan 2018 - Present
Quint Group is an award winning financial technology group based in South Manchester.Founded in early 2009 Quint consists of seven Fintech companies operating in the consumer finance and data sectors. The Group’s principal focus is on the development and growth of its financial data, comparison and broking platforms as well as its leading on-line consumer finance brands.The Group’s businesses operate in the UK, USA, Australia, Poland & Spain, with offices located in Manchester, London, New York and Guangzhou in China.Our commitment to Innovation in technology and continuous improvement has seen the Group’s annual turnover exceed £30m, with significant growth expected in 2016 / 17. Our Team is passionate about operational excellence and is driven by the Group’s mission to be the leader in our chosen markets.This commitment, performance and innovation is nurtured within a fantastic working environment, where culture and relationships are built around our values of Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Leadership, Passion, Quality & Team work.Group Companies include: Pingtree, Pingtree Data Services, Credit Angel & MoneyGuru.com. Show less
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Financial Controller
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May 2016 - Dec 2017
Quint Group is an award winning financial technology group based in South Manchester.Founded in early 2009 Quint consists of seven Fintech companies operating in the consumer finance and data sectors. The Group’s principal focus is on the development and growth of its financial data, comparison and broking platforms as well as its leading on-line consumer finance brands.The Group’s businesses operate in the UK, USA, Australia, Poland & Spain, with offices located in Manchester, London, New York and Guangzhou in China.Our commitment to Innovation in technology and continuous improvement has seen the Group’s annual turnover exceed £30m, with significant growth expected in 2016 / 17. Our Team is passionate about operational excellence and is driven by the Group’s mission to be the leader in our chosen markets.This commitment, performance and innovation is nurtured within a fantastic working environment, where culture and relationships are built around our values of Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Leadership, Passion, Quality & Team work.Group Companies include: Pingtree, Pingtree Data Services, Credit Angel & MoneyGuru.com. Show less
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Stanton Fisher
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
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Uniting Ambition
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Finance
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Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
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Head of Finance
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2014
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Assured Recruitment Solutions
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United Kingdom
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Financial Controller - Contracts
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2012
Responsible for the finances of the Contract Division of the company including sales and purchase invoicing, credit control, supplier payments, banking, preparation of payroll, completion of VAT returns production of management accounts and financial reporting, production of budgets and forecasts and monitoring of performance for the division, regular involvement in management meetings and board meetings for the group as a whole. Responsible for the finances of the Contract Division of the company including sales and purchase invoicing, credit control, supplier payments, banking, preparation of payroll, completion of VAT returns production of management accounts and financial reporting, production of budgets and forecasts and monitoring of performance for the division, regular involvement in management meetings and board meetings for the group as a whole.
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Audit Supervisor/Manager
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2011
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GSH
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India
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Group Finance Manager
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2001 - 2003
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KPMG
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Brazil
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Construction
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Trainee Accountant
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1994 - 2001
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Education
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1992 - 1994
Stoke on Trent College
BTEC Business and Finance, Business and Finance -
1987 - 1992
James Brindley High School
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