Experience

Autocraft Solutions Group

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Finance Director

  • May 2018 - Present

  Responsible for all aspects of finance and IT for the Autocraft Solutions Group. Autocraftsg.com Responsible for all aspects of finance and IT for the Autocraft Solutions Group. Autocraftsg.com



BIG BEAR CONFECTIONERY LIMITED

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

• Finance Director

  • Oct 2016 - May 2018

  I was engaged as the FD of a £60m T/O FMCG business, which is part of an international group. My responsibilities include: - Supporting the CEO in the running of the UK operation (3 operational legal entities, 4 sites, approximately 500 employees. - Advancing the group's agenda. - Managing the finance function including group reporting (10 people). - Managing procurement (commodities are a significant cost of our products). - Managing the IT function. - Contributing to and supporting the business development & improvement plans. - Helped secure significant capital investments from the parent company. - Work closely with the Commercial Director to drive increased distribution, NPD and margin management. - Played a significant role in the sale of the business to another international group. - Assisted the new owners with the integration of the business into their group. This included meeting new group reporting requirements, changing advisers, changing from the previous cash pooling arrangement to "stand alone", revising forecasts, assisting with the implementation of their strategic plan. Show less



4Ways Healthcare Limited

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  4ways provides remote radiology reporting services to support radiology departments across the UK. Based in Hertfordshire, 4ways only uses UK based radiologists to report for us. Our systems are flexible and enable us to mirror existing radiology reporting processes, providing a seamless service to radiology departments. 4ways has a breadth of accreditations from industry-leading organisations, we are ISAS accredited, ISO9001 and ISO 27001 certified, assuring the quality systems, processes and reporting policies we have in place go beyond all current clinical governance requirements. We have leading edge technology platforms, established clinical governance and an expert team of clinical leads for each modality and sub-speciality. 4ways services include out of hours and urgent reporting, routine reporting, CT, MR and plain film modalities, specialist reporting for neuroradiology, MSK, CT colonoscopy, nuclear medicine, mammography and GP reporting. Our clinical audit process is compliant with industry sector standards and we offer a separate, independent clinical audit service. 4ways has been consistently and rapidly expanding, contributing to the growth and development of the industry and establishing a place as a UK teleradiology market leader. www.4waysdiagnostics.co.uk Show less



Juniper Pharma Services

• Finance Director

  • Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Molecular Profiles (now Juniper Pharma) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Laboratories Inc (now Juniper Pharma) (NYSE) and provides professional services (expert witness, CRO, PDS, analytical) to global clients within the pharmaceutical sector. The group was renamed Juniper Pharma in April 2015. Significant archievements: ☆Reduced period end reporting timescales by approximately 66%. ☆Delivered >5% saving on utilities spend. ☆Met reporting deadlines expected of a US listed business, with SME resources. ☆Worked with external advisers and US colleagues to ensure compliance with SOX regulations. ☆ERP systems and implementation partner review & selection (MS AX & SAP). ☆Member of Columbia Labs Inc Audit Committee. ☆Provided assistance in preparing for investor relations calls Show less



Agnosco Consulting Limited

• Accounting

• CEO & Financial Director / Finance Director / CFO / Principal Consultant

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Agnosco (Latin: recognise, understand, perceive) provides financial director services, on a project, interim or consultancy basis, predominantly in the Midlands (UK). Group Finance Director Group Finance Director for a privately owned group of approximately 12 companies, with a combined turnover of >£40m pa, 1200 employees and >20 facilities. This is a highly leveraged business, with a good track record of growth. My role is primarily to help improve profit margins and reduce debt. Significant Achievements: ☆Site that was previously breaking even (made a loss in 6 of the previous 12 months), turned around and now has a run rate of £400k pa net profit. ☆ Reduced debt by approximately 12.5% or £5m in 5 months. ☆ Banking handed back to the regional team. ☆ Assisted in negotiating a settlement of a long running dispute with a local authority. Specialisms: ☆ Operational and strategic planning ☆ Change management both as a result of rapid growth and contraction. ☆ Margin improvement ☆ Management information ☆ Team building and performance improvement ☆ Structure and succession planning ☆ SME / entrepreneurial businesses ☆ Business partnering ☆Large corporates A sample of assignments are below: ☆ Providing strategic advice to a rapidly growing business in regards to managing its work capital requirements. ☆ Responding to due diligence requests received by a client looking to secure an investment from a plc. ☆ Drafting and implementing policies to ensure control over a businesses sales expenses including company car policy etc. ☆ Providing strategic advice in regards to a businesses offering and an analysis of what threats and opportunities it was likely to face in the near future. ☆ Advising a diverse business on potential future structures that will manage risk, provide flexibility and minimise additional administrative burden and costs. Show less



Nova Laboratories Limited

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Director & Financial Director - CFO - Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Manufacturing

  • May 2001 - Jun 2012

  Commercial Director & Finance Director / CFO & Company Secretary. Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Medical Device Manufacturing. Midlands based. • Turnover increased by 300%. • Increased net margin from 16.7% to 27.7%. • Increased net profits from £679k to £3m. • Business included in Fast Track 100 • Initiated a third party review of the company’s CA tax position, this resulted in a £485k saving. • Managed the commercial & legal aspects of a licensed pharmaceutical product launch. • Negotiated a refinancing package (Commercial mortgage & committed revolving credit facility). • To act as a spokesman for the group and group companies. This has included being interviewed by various global news organisations. • Negotiated the acquisition of the assets including the IP portfolio, of a former customer. • Conducted preliminary due diligence on prospective acquisitions. • Oversaw a major restructure of the company and the creation of a group of companies. • Developed and implemented the initial phase of a marketing campaign, through exhibitions, the internet and direct mail shots, amongst others. This resulted in a 5% increase in turnover. • Successfully negotiated and delivered a contract with a major global organisation (min £22m). • Significantly improved both the collection of and the use of cash, through clearly defined procedures and targets. • Developed the Company’s accounting policies and procedures to such an extent as to allow the company’s auditors to classify the Company as low risk. • Introduced a minimum order charge which resulted in an additional £60k p.a. profit. • Initiated a marketing plan and pricing review. This increased profit by +30% in first year alone. • Produced a 5 year business plan with the MD. • Provided finance and commercial expertise in face-to-face reviews with customers e.g. GSK. • Created a motivated and effective team from the dysfunctional one inherited. • Implemented Navision Microsoft Dynamics) Show less



Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI)

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Manager - Europe (Similar to European Financial Controller)

  • May 1997 - May 2001

  Commercial Manager - Europe This was the equivalent to European Financial Controller. Specialty Chemicals / Polymer Manufacturing. Turnover of division approximately £50m. No of employees approximately 60. Customers Global Corporations. Significant Achievements: Large scale change management. US GAAP Reporting. Working capital Reduction Cost Reduction International Experience Group consolidation SAP Implementation Hyperion Budegeting & Forecasting Experience of shared services Previously I was the Management Accountant for this Division. Significant Achievements: Implementation of SAP manufacturing modules. Sustained 25% reduction in working capital. Sustained 20% reduction in car fleet expenses. Consolidation of several companies using Hyperion. Show less



Lloyds Pharmacy

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Accountant - (Pharmacy / Retail)

  • May 1996 - May 1997

  The main thrust of this role was to improve the performance of the Regional Accounts team (management accounts), as it had previously been highlighted as an area that could be further improved. Number of stores approximately 1200. Significant Achievements: Implementation of Sun system. Improved reporting times by 60%. Worked closely with the Operations director to ensure that the need for financial information by his team was fulfilled by the finance team. The main thrust of this role was to improve the performance of the Regional Accounts team (management accounts), as it had previously been highlighted as an area that could be further improved. Number of stores approximately 1200. Significant Achievements: Implementation of Sun system. Improved reporting times by 60%. Worked closely with the Operations director to ensure that the need for financial information by his team was fulfilled by the finance team.



Next Group PLC

• Branch stock Manager - (Retail)

  • Jan 1994 - May 1996

  The role was responsible for managing both the administration and the resulting financial transactions / entries relating from stock movements to/from the Next branch network. This encompassed such items as sales, slippage, shrinkage, stocktake etc. Prior to this I was Senior Stock Accountant. This role was tasked with improving the financial reporting for the mail order business that was, at the time on separate systems to those used by the retail business. The role was responsible for managing both the administration and the resulting financial transactions / entries relating from stock movements to/from the Next branch network. This encompassed such items as sales, slippage, shrinkage, stocktake etc. Prior to this I was Senior Stock Accountant. This role was tasked with improving the financial reporting for the mail order business that was, at the time on separate systems to those used by the retail business.



Jones & Shipman plc

• Cost Accountant (Plus 3 previous positions) - (Precison Engineering / Machine Tools )

  • Nov 1986 - Jan 1994

  Throughout my time with this organisation, due to the recession and the need for change within the business, I was fortunate to become involved in many matters that others of my age would not have been able to. Examples are: Divestment of a non-core business. Post acquisition integration. Review of site viability & comparison with others in the group. Throughout my time with this organisation, due to the recession and the need for change within the business, I was fortunate to become involved in many matters that others of my age would not have been able to. Examples are: Divestment of a non-core business. Post acquisition integration. Review of site viability & comparison with others in the group.