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Chris Birkle In 60 Seconds
I am an entrepreneurial FD based in West London and Derbyshire with a passion for helping SMEs develop and grow by bringing my experiences in large corporate businesses and strategy consultancy. My first-hand experiences as consultant, FD and CEO allows me to bring a unique perspective in supporting my clients.
Specialist Skills
Analytics Wizard
Using top class Excel skills to deliver insight from data from many sources.
Business Planning
Creating plans to allow businesses to see the way ahead.
Cash flow Improvement
Managing difficult cash situations and working through them.
Management Information
Creating information and accountability from data.
Raising Funds
Providing the critical resources to deliver change and growth.
Track Record Highlights
- Raised €50m for a fast growing FMCG brand.
- Secured £950k grant funding for an arts sector manufacturing and project delivery business.
- Secured invoice discounting finance for a food importing business.
- Took control of financial reporting in a fast growing client to deliver robust month end processes, timely closure at month end and strong financial reports.
- Led a multi-site furniture retailer through a pre-pack restructuring.
- Returned a coffee roasting business from losses to profitability and subsequent sale.
- Created new information metrics and associated processes, and delivering improved financial reports for senior executives to enable better decision making.
- Created detailed fully integrated financial reporting and forecasting across multiple subsidiary operations for management reporting and fund raising activities.
Sector Experience
- Retail & Consumer Products
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
- Services
What's next?
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