Experience

ITI Group

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Eckington, England, United Kingdom



Capula

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2023



Capita Real estate and infrastructure

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  Cheshire • Strategic role in the planning and forecasting of the future of the business unit in line with Group growth expectations. • Managing a multi-site team of professional accountants , a Commercial Team and a Procurement function. • Business Unit Operating Board member, being responsible with the MD for the monthly reporting into CP&I which in turn reports into Group who report to the City. • Managed the financial merger with another Capita Business Unit and now lead the finance function… Show more • Strategic role in the planning and forecasting of the future of the business unit in line with Group growth expectations. • Managing a multi-site team of professional accountants , a Commercial Team and a Procurement function. • Business Unit Operating Board member, being responsible with the MD for the monthly reporting into CP&I which in turn reports into Group who report to the City. • Managed the financial merger with another Capita Business Unit and now lead the finance function across the merged unit Show less



PROjEN

• Finance Director

  • May 2006 - Sep 2015

  Cheshire Ultimately responsible for all financial outputs of the business and all strategic financial decisions. Financial reports being Accounts, Commercial and Procurement Managers Achievements: • Leading the successful negotiation of the refinance of the business in 2013 after managing to repay external finance one year early. • Led the financial aspect of a trade sale to Capita PLC in July 2014. Managed the financial modelling and the relationship with the Corporate Finance House to put… Show more Ultimately responsible for all financial outputs of the business and all strategic financial decisions. Financial reports being Accounts, Commercial and Procurement Managers Achievements: • Leading the successful negotiation of the refinance of the business in 2013 after managing to repay external finance one year early. • Led the financial aspect of a trade sale to Capita PLC in July 2014. Managed the financial modelling and the relationship with the Corporate Finance House to put together an IM, preparing the company for sale, managed the due diligence exercise from the seller’s side in a 6 week period. • Managed the business through a difficult recession period from 2008-2011, ensuring good forecasting and cost control. • Key player in instrumenting an MBO in Feb’09, building the financial forecasts and liaising with all stakeholders (Bank, Vendors, Solicitors, Corporate Financiers) • Improved Internal Controls • Improved the Management of the Company’s Work In Progress, the area which previously contained the greatest element of business risk. • Shortened the Working Capital Cycle, decreasing both WIP days and debtor days and achieving substantial cash reserves. Stakeholder relationships such as banks, funders, and other advisors and was responsible for meeting financial covenants. • Full financial responsibility of the entire business, from a strategic planning and forecasting perspective right down to management and financial reporting, and working capital management. • Responsible for all aspects of financial management and control and all financial decisions ranging from pricing, costing, margin management and the placing of insurance, pensions, private health and anything of a contractual nature • Strategic role on the Board of Directors taking responsibility for the Finance, Commercial and Procurement teams. • Bid governance and pricing. All commercial offers made by the business has to have my approval. • Business Plan setting. • Company Secretary Show less



Total Marketing Limited

• Financial Controller

  • Mar 2004 - May 2006

  The role involved being responsible for all aspects of Management and Financial Accounting as well as managing the staff at the head office. Reporting to the Directors/Owners. Annual turnover £35m • Management Accounting • Handling all bank transactions and cash requirements • Working Capital management • Key decision making regarding all aspects of purchasing, warehousing, distribution and sales • Payroll, VAT, Excise, Intrastat & Corporation Tax compliance • Overseeing… Show more The role involved being responsible for all aspects of Management and Financial Accounting as well as managing the staff at the head office. Reporting to the Directors/Owners. Annual turnover £35m • Management Accounting • Handling all bank transactions and cash requirements • Working Capital management • Key decision making regarding all aspects of purchasing, warehousing, distribution and sales • Payroll, VAT, Excise, Intrastat & Corporation Tax compliance • Overseeing all finance and admin staff • Assisting the Sales function with key information to make decisions Key skills required are: • Commercial Awareness • Knowledge of computerised accounts systems and spreadsheets • Excellent staff management skills • Communication skills Achievements • Implemented robust reporting structure on a timely basis • Production of meaningful financial data • Successful specification and introduction of a bespoke stock controlling software package which eliminated losses and provided sales staff with vital purchase and sales history - annual savings in excess of £200k • Established improved relationships with bankers and suppliers to improve cash flow management Show less



Alextra Accountants Limited (Formerly Jacksons)

• Audit Manager

  • Feb 2003 - Mar 2004



Harris Chartered Accountants

• Audit Senior

  • 2001 - 2003

  Manchester



Morgan Browth and Spofforth

• Trainee Accountant

  • 1998 - 2000

  London, United Kingdom