Managing Director / Finance Director

• Feb 2010 - Present

Using digital accounting to give you peace of mind and produce information to drive business growth. And supporting you in your business. Finance Coach and Finance Director offering services to SME's, including management accounts review, coaching and mentoring, process and system improvement, business planning and budgeting. The help that you need in your business without the cost of a full-time employee. Working in the North West with a wide portfolio of clients. Expert using of accounting software but specialising in Xero and Excel. Skilled in setting up systems using accounting software to help run the finance in your business quickly and easily, giving you time to run the business or non-for-profit organisation. Show less

Director

• Oct 2013 - Present

I am part of the team running the K-Club. The K-Club is a club for key entrepreneurs and business leaders who have proven records of achievement in developing some of the North West’s leading companies and corporate brands. We have members from a wide range of North West businesses. Attendance at events is a gateway towards building a trusted network of contacts of like-minded people of the highest possible calibre. We have a strict “no hard sales” promotion policy, enabling people to relax and enjoy the company of others as well as listening to quality speakers who provide attendees with insight and inspiration on topical subjects. Show less

Finance Director

• Jul 2020 - Present

I support this charity with a part-time Finance Director role, ensuring systems are robust and support the charitable activities. Also, supporting the team with their strategy.Prevent Breast Cancer are the only UK breast cancer charity funding ground-breaking research solely aimed at preventing the disease for future generations.Their research will one day bring about a world where breast cancer is preventable and thousands of lives are saved from ever experiencing this terrible disease. Show less

Ambassador

• Jan 2010 - Present

The Genesis Appeal is the only charity in the UK entirely dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer.My role is to act as ambassador for the charity by suipporting events in my local area and raising awareness of the charity. This is done by talking to people about the work of the charity and using social media to spread the word.Currently, 1 in 10 women and 1 in 1,000 men will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, through the funding of vital medical research, the Genesis Appeal aims to make 1 in 10, none in 10. Show less

Fellow

• Apr 2018 - Present

Trustee

• Jan 2015 - Present

The Children’s Burns Foundation is a registered charity, established to help young people and their families affected by burn injuries, who have been treated under the care of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and I am pleased to join the board of trustee utilising my finance skills. The Children’s Burns Foundation is a registered charity, established to help young people and their families affected by burn injuries, who have been treated under the care of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and I am pleased to join the board of trustee utilising my finance skills.

Trustee

• Feb 2015 - Present

Smart Works is a charity that helps women on low incomes get a job and become financially independent. With extensive knowledge of the problems that these women face, we provide interview clothes and interview training, enabling them not only to feel more confident but also to start to believing in their own ability to succeed and move on with their lives. One in two of the women we help gets the job. Smart Works is a charity that helps women on low incomes get a job and become financially independent. With extensive knowledge of the problems that these women face, we provide interview clothes and interview training, enabling them not only to feel more confident but also to start to believing in their own ability to succeed and move on with their lives. One in two of the women we help gets the job.

Treasurer

• May 2012 - Present

Handbags & Briefcases is a friendly and welcoming networking, learning and support group for women in business in Greater Manchester. We are a voluntary run small business networking group catering for entrepreneurial, self-employed women who have a passion to succeed. Joining our networking group means you will be meeting local like-minded women with a range of business skills and experience. Some have long-standing businesses, others are just starting out and support is freely given in a pressure-free, relaxed environment. You will have access to a wealth of knowledge, practical business advice such as finance, accounting, legal, marketing, sales, and communication delivered through regular Sounding Boards. After two years in the role of chair, I have taken on the role of treasurer. Show less

Member

• Sep 2021 - Present

GrowCFO is a global community built by and for ambitious finance leaders. We help you build the professional and personal skills, confidence and connections you need to achieve your full potential. Members receive exclusive access to peer group development programmes, on-demand training resources, executive mentoring, collaborative events, insightful content and more. We have helped thousands of finance professionals through innovative capability assessments, personalised action plans and practical resources. Show less

Finance Director

• Dec 2014 - Jan 2020

Responsible for finance in this facilities services company, offering office cleaning services in Manchester, Liverpool or any other location throughout the North West. Also offers waste management, security services etc: the only provider you will need for all your facilities. Responsible for finance in this facilities services company, offering office cleaning services in Manchester, Liverpool or any other location throughout the North West. Also offers waste management, security services etc: the only provider you will need for all your facilities.

Director

• May 2011 - May 2017

Provider of learning and development skills businesses from start-up’s to established businesses, working with a group of associates. Evolution Partnership provides businesses skills including finance and leadership skills to grow their business. Thinking of starting your own business? Evolution can help you along that road to entrepreneurship. Founder of The Evolution Club for women in business. Want to learn more about working on your business not in your business? Evolution can help expand your skills. Show less

Hon.Treasurer

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2017

I have held the chair role (4 years) and treasurer role (5 years) for this group until work commitments forced me to step down. I have taken the treasurer work now on a pro-bono basis. National Women's Network NW is women's networking group that is part of a national network, with particularly strong branches in North West and North East. Network is a membership organisation and members could from a wide range of backgrounds and businesses. Non-members are always welcome at meetings. Show less

Financial Director

• Dec 2011 - May 2016

The clinic provides a range of aesthetic and medical treatments. I combined my role as Financial Director with business development, writing the monthly newsletter and producing marketing literature. The clinic provides a range of aesthetic and medical treatments. I combined my role as Financial Director with business development, writing the monthly newsletter and producing marketing literature.

Managing Director

• Feb 2009 - Oct 2010

Lynton supplies private clinics, private hospitals and the NHS with a range of aesthetic equipment including lasers, ipl systems, radio-frequency, ultrasound etc. The equipment provides skin and body care including treatments such as permanent hair reduction, tattoo removal, pigment removal and body sculpting. The Lynton Clinic in Cheadle has the full range of Lynton equipment and offers treatments to the public, as well as acting at a demo site and training centre. Lynton supplies private clinics, private hospitals and the NHS with a range of aesthetic equipment including lasers, ipl systems, radio-frequency, ultrasound etc. The equipment provides skin and body care including treatments such as permanent hair reduction, tattoo removal, pigment removal and body sculpting. The Lynton Clinic in Cheadle has the full range of Lynton equipment and offers treatments to the public, as well as acting at a demo site and training centre.

Finance Director

• Aug 1996 - Dec 2009

I progessed to full-time FD of the Lynton Group, having starting part-time with the company in 1996 (with 2 toddlers!) MD role of Lynton Clinics Ltd (subsidiary of Lynton Lasers Ltd) for two years. I progessed to full-time FD of the Lynton Group, having starting part-time with the company in 1996 (with 2 toddlers!) MD role of Lynton Clinics Ltd (subsidiary of Lynton Lasers Ltd) for two years.

Computer Services Manager

• Apr 1987 - Sep 1992

Responsible for the selection and implementation of accounting packages for clients. Trainer within the IT Training and Business Training departments. Responsible for the selection and implementation of accounting packages for clients. Trainer within the IT Training and Business Training departments.

Senior, Business Development Group

• Apr 1985 - Apr 1987