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David Williams

FD/CFO

My strong sales/commercial background provides a depth of understanding of key factors in income growth and I am an individual who can work with stakeholders to drive sales, margins and profitability. I am commercially focused and able to work cross functionally, with experience of taking SME’s through rapid growth – including refinancing with banks and improved working capital utilisation.

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Track record highlights

  • Commercial Manager in a £300m turnover market leading building materials manufacturer.
  • 26 bedroom stately home, run as a charity with supporting retail and accommodation outlets – contract negotiations with outsourced facilities and events and bank financing of major capex.
  • FD of rapid growth internet seller £2m - £12m in one year.
  • Security Integrator – working with the board to support rapid growth (+50%) and develop reporting to facilitate clarity of performance, accountability and decision making.
  • Haulage – building strategic roadmap for expansion, review of existing financial controls to allow scalability as the business expands.
  • Engineering – valves, pumps, controls and heat exchangers - Stabilising business, developing the management team, detailed cashflow monitoring and building business plans for major expansion.

Sector Experience

  • Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Haulage company
  • Hospitality & Tourism: 26 bedroom stately home and 1000 acre estate- dealing with trustees
  • Property & Real Estate: Estate agency group of 10 offices
  • Human Resources & Recruitment: Permanent and contract positions in Data Science

David's specialist skills

Strategic Thinker

Developing financial strategy to expedite growth and increase valuation.

Financial Operations

Building financial building blocks to increase cash, profit and valuation.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Identifying risks, opportunities and tracking performance.

Cash flow Improvement

Helping owners sleep better and feel more in control.

Profit Improvement

Increasing profit and equity value and attracting investors.

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