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Christina Unsworth In 60 Seconds
Highly motivated and commercially astute FD with over 20 years experience working for both multi-national corporates and fast growing SME businesses. I am passionate about making a difference to those I work with, coaching and challenging the business owners to work on the business rather than in the business. I believe that success is achieved through people therefore staff development is key.
Specialist Skills
Business Planning
Produced long term strategic business plans, budgets and rolling forecasts.
Leadership
Engaged and inspired owners/managers through coaching to achieve objectives.
Cash flow Improvement
Implemented cashflow management including specific control of working capital.
Profit Improvement
Analysed drivers for sales and costs focussing on core processes.
People Manager
Coached and developed employees to maximise their potential.
Track Record Highlights
- Improved working capital management by focussing on the order to pay process, stock control and cashflow.
- Drove Business Unit accountability to Divisional Heads, empowering them to think strategically.
- Led the financial forecasting and budget process.
- Positioned the Finance function to be a true business partner to support the whole company and to add value to all areas of the business.
- Built strategic partnerships with key suppliers through the establishment of a preferred supplier programme, building trust, quality of delivery and alignment to the company values.
- Devised and implemented an employee training programme identifying skills gaps and focussing on mind-set change.
- Relocated 3 offices for 2 different companies with no disruption to the operational business.
Sector Experience
- Construction: Commercial office interiors
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
- Retail & Consumer Products: B2B and B2C
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