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Adrian Frost

FD/CFO

I have over 20 years’ experience as FD/CFO of several businesses encompassing PE-backed, publicly quoted and entrepreneurial start-up companies. I possess a strong track record of M&A delivery, fundraising, developing finance teams and processes to support growth and managing stakeholder relationships.

Track record highlights

  • Led acquisition-based growth strategy of a plc whilst delivering 13 consecutive sets of on- or above-target results.
  • Delivered a 40% reduction in bank debt over a three-year period during the financial crisis culminating in a re-financing that de-risked the business for equity investors.
  • Directed finance operations in a PE-backed business during a period of significant organic growth involving two changes of ownership and two refinancings.
  • Managed post-acquisition financial integrations to deliver operational efficiencies and cost reductions.
  • Established financial systems and controls for an international startup.

Sector Experience

  • Technology Media Telecoms: Software Development
  • Technology Media Telecoms: IT Reseller
  • Technology Media Telecoms: Services
  • Manufacturing Transport Logistics

Adrian's specialist skills

M&A Specialist

Pre-deal readiness reviews. Analysis of historic financial information to ensure consistency with the strategic narrative, identifying potential risk areas such as key customer, supplier and product dependencies. Data room completeness assessments.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Strategic planning and forecasting. Ensuring the forecast supports the strategy and provides a template for reporting future performance.

Management Information

Insightful management information. Providing a focus as to how decisions impact financial performance. Identify what is working well and where change is needed to deliver improvement.

Corporate Finance

Raising debt and equity finance to fund growth strategies and major investment decisions.

Systems and Controls

Design and implementation of robust financial systems to facilitate growth, including post-acquisition alignment and integration.

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