Experience

Paintbox Group Ltd.

• Interim Finance Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Interim consultant to support group of five companies on working capital improvement, liquidity and refinancing of group. Tight cash control and rolling fifty week cash forecasts were key deliverables to enable group refinancing in January 2020. Role involved key communication with all key external stakeholders, external supply chain and internal operations.



Legal and General Modular Homes

• Interim FC

  • May 2018 - Mar 2019

  Yorkshire


Jaguar Landrover
• India
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Interim Finance

  • May 2017 - Mar 2018


Epwin Group Plc

• United Kingdom
• Building Materials
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Consultant

  • Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

  Telford, United Kingdom Supported the Divisional FD in introducing Dash board Reporting for the various multi-sites across the UK. This involved the creation of 50 key KPI's to monitor the operating performances with data that was consistent and accurate. Involved business partnering with senior directors and managers and formulation of traffic lights approach and creation of Group Operating Manual. Other key achievements included Balance Sheet reviews, yearend audit work, business modelling.



Plastic Omnium

• France
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Finanacial Controller

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Tamworth Acted as FC for one of the largest PO operating subsidiaries in the whole group. I was able to bring stability,composure and direction to this site during a period of re-organisation and huge sales growth. Took ownership for detailed three year strategic plan and budgets and presentation to the senior management team. Full MI reporting and numerous bridge reports. Profitability reporting. Business partnering activities and full involvement in manufacturing and logistics.



GJF Fabrications Ltd

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Finance Director

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Brownhills Acted as Interim FD to the newly appointed MD as a result of a period of change. Supported the business in re-financing, business plans and budgets. Carried out full profitability analysis of all products sold and closely involved with Commercial teams on pricing and charge out rates. Updated standard costs and started to report real profitability. Assisted in re-shaping strategy for the business to secure a three - five year exit. Improved KPI reporting and acted as non-executive advisor to… Show more Acted as Interim FD to the newly appointed MD as a result of a period of change. Supported the business in re-financing, business plans and budgets. Carried out full profitability analysis of all products sold and closely involved with Commercial teams on pricing and charge out rates. Updated standard costs and started to report real profitability. Assisted in re-shaping strategy for the business to secure a three - five year exit. Improved KPI reporting and acted as non-executive advisor to the MD. Show less



Shandong Covpress Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd.

• China
• Automotive

• Interim Finance Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  Coventry Assisted the business following acquisition by Chinese investors. Full on support role from the completion of the audit for seven legal entities. Involved in five year business models for P&L, BS & cashflow. Full EBITDA reporting and executive reporting on business performance to key stakeholders both internal and external. Improved in improving KPI reporting and profitability analysis. Introduced new fifty two week cash forecasting model to support CID facility and helped to support business… Show more Assisted the business following acquisition by Chinese investors. Full on support role from the completion of the audit for seven legal entities. Involved in five year business models for P&L, BS & cashflow. Full EBITDA reporting and executive reporting on business performance to key stakeholders both internal and external. Improved in improving KPI reporting and profitability analysis. Introduced new fifty two week cash forecasting model to support CID facility and helped to support business re-financing. Main lead from finance in introducing SAP Business 1. Show less



Astracast

• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Finance Director

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Bradford, United Kingdom Acted as Interim FD for Astracast Ltd following a divestment from a larger Group Jacuzzi. I supported the business through a large period of change and new ownership and helped to bring to the table direction, stability and composure. This was a period of challenging times and was very fast paced environment with many balls up in the air. Helped to manage a very tight liquidity position and improve working capital. Helped in business modelling and due diligence and integration of acquired… Show more Acted as Interim FD for Astracast Ltd following a divestment from a larger Group Jacuzzi. I supported the business through a large period of change and new ownership and helped to bring to the table direction, stability and composure. This was a period of challenging times and was very fast paced environment with many balls up in the air. Helped to manage a very tight liquidity position and improve working capital. Helped in business modelling and due diligence and integration of acquired companies. Show less



Stanley Engineered Fastening

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Finance Consultant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Birmingham, United Kingdom A turnaround role to support the group and bring stability to the finance function following a the merger of Black & Decker with Stanley Group. The role included restructuring the finance team, changing the culture, reviewing and improving the MI data, business transformation improvements and bringing to the table a Finance voice that had been absent. Helped to recover an ERP implementation that had fallen over and assisted in calculating the real profitability of its product lines… Show more A turnaround role to support the group and bring stability to the finance function following a the merger of Black & Decker with Stanley Group. The role included restructuring the finance team, changing the culture, reviewing and improving the MI data, business transformation improvements and bringing to the table a Finance voice that had been absent. Helped to recover an ERP implementation that had fallen over and assisted in calculating the real profitability of its product lines. Assisted in calculating transfer prices for the supply into components into its world wide subsidiaries. Assisted with the final plant closure and movements of all its assets to the US, Germany and India. Show less