Experience

Shrewsbury Colleges Group

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Business Partner

  • Nov 2020 - Present



AO

• United Kingdom
• Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Finance Manager

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  Responsible for Financial Control, Cash Flow Management, Financial & Forecast Reporting at AO Recycling Ltd, part of the AO World plc group. Employed to improve financial controls, improve processes and procedures, develop and motivate staff as the business grows. Reporting directly to Head Office reports are to strict deadlines. Responsible for Financial Control, Cash Flow Management, Financial & Forecast Reporting at AO Recycling Ltd, part of the AO World plc group. Employed to improve financial controls, improve processes and procedures, develop and motivate staff as the business grows. Reporting directly to Head Office reports are to strict deadlines.



Milly Green

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Goods

• Finance Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  Responsible for developing the Finance function in a small but fast-growing design and manufacturing sourcing company supplying major retailers in the UK and America. Employed to improve financial controls and management information systems to improve profitability and track and control working capital to enable the business to maintain a strong cash flow during the expected growth. Responsible for developing the Finance function in a small but fast-growing design and manufacturing sourcing company supplying major retailers in the UK and America. Employed to improve financial controls and management information systems to improve profitability and track and control working capital to enable the business to maintain a strong cash flow during the expected growth.



Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment (working with Appleby Westwood Ltd)

• Exeter, United Kingdom

• Senior Business Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  Partner in management decision making, devise planning and performance management systems, and provide expertise in financial reporting and control to assist management in formulation and implementation of organisation's strategy. Empower store managers to achieve bottom-line results and business critical KPIs by optimising reporting process. Improve stock management system by identifying and resolving impeding issues. Enforce end-to-end controls within finance division for compliance with set procedures and regulations. Show less



The Falkland Islands Company

• Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance & Commercial Director

  • Feb 2011 - Nov 2017

  Oversaw management accounts, annual budgets, and forecasts with a focus on accurate and timely reporting to support the decision-making process. Slashed additional costs and improved communication channels through implementation of IT strategies. Delivered active functional support by producing KPIs, financial controls, audit plans, annual budgets, stock control procedures. Chaired meetings to discuss progress reports and corrective strategies. Key Contributions: • Enabled FIC to become largest house builder on the island, employing 40+ employees and augmenting profits by 20% through tactful dialogs with government to introduce tripartite agreement. • Recognised for turning around a loss-making department, adding a commercial property to the portfolio, and generating an 8% yield on investment by negotiating the acquisition of vehicle maintenance business. • Streamlined retail operations by creating a robust reporting framework and encouraging weekly stock counts, managing a 20% i.e. £1M reduction in stock holding on islands. • Enhanced sales by 30% and departmental profitability by 40% as well as doubled financial services profits through addition of UK style finance packages to purchase cars. • Led an up to £12M CAPEX for various projects, achieving a minimum of 15% return on capital. • Set-up a joint venture company with Trant Construction Ltd, securing and delivering various £7M contracts. Show less



Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Jan 1990 - Feb 2011

  Promoted multi-skilled team competencies via inspirational leadership and nurturing mentorship. Aided the decision support system by establishing an IT infrastructure and management information system. Provided strategic direction to the business by defining short-, medium-, and long-term financial objectives. Improved liquidity and cashflow position as well as maximised funds by liaising with banks and other organisations. Key Contributions: • Highlighted and capitalised new business opportunities in collaboration with MD and senior managers, developing CAPEX for growth of chilled business while adding £5M in turnover at 20% margin. • Led negotiations with insurance companies after fire accident at the factory, securing over £22M in funds/grants to re-establish the company as a leading UK seafood processor. • Proved instrumental in negotiation of the takeover of the largest trout farms in the UK. Show less



Turner & Whitehouse Ltd

• Cumbria England

• Finance Director

  • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Garment manufacturer supplying MOD and fashion outlets, led company through a M.B.O. improving working capital, cash flow, internal controls and monthly reporting cycle. Garment manufacturer supplying MOD and fashion outlets, led company through a M.B.O. improving working capital, cash flow, internal controls and monthly reporting cycle.



Ellay Enfield Tubes Ltd (RTZ Plc)

• Cumbria England

• Finance Manager

  • Mar 1986 - Jan 1988

  A subsidiary of RZT supplying tube for radiators and double glazing industry. Responsible for preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Statutory Accounts. Led team installling new software system controlling Production, Stock and Financial Records (Command). A subsidiary of RZT supplying tube for radiators and double glazing industry. Responsible for preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Statutory Accounts. Led team installling new software system controlling Production, Stock and Financial Records (Command).