Gemma Doran In 60 Seconds

I am an experienced CFO specialising fast-growing SMEs, PE-backed and privately owned global multi-site businesses with strong business partnering skills. Commercially minded, and technically strong in forecasting and financial planning, treasury management, capital management, consolidation, business turnaround and experienced fundraiser in a variety of debt and equity forms.

Specialist Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Production of robust and realistic business plans.

Cash flow Improvement

Extensive experience in SME treasury management.

Financial Operations

All encompassing management and performance measurement.

Raising Funds

Experienced in a variety of debt and equity form fundraises.

Profit Improvement

Proven track record of profit enhancement for investor attraction.

Track Record Highlights

  • Successful delivery of multiple debt and equity form fundraises in the SME environment from £3m to £20m+.
  • Proven track record of revenue generation, through business model change and global expansion. Developing annual recurring revenue streams across global operations, in 4 years, increasing revenue from £52m to £100m and AUM by 400%.
  • 15+ years business partnering with C-Suite members and senior management teams strategic planning, business plan formation.
  • Extensive implementation of performance management packs, BI tools, accounts software and KPI reporting, both financial and non-financial.
  • Business turnaround with AIM Listed company, Investor Chronicle August 2010 cited as a robust turnaround play.

Sector Experience

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Retail & Consumer Products
  • Technology, Media & Telecoms
  • Services

What's next?

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