Nick Dean

FD/CFO

Finance professional with 20 years’ experience across M&A advisory, CFO leadership, and investing. I have guided complex transactions, led financial strategy, and supported companies through growth, restructuring, and scale. As a shareholder and investor, I partner with management teams to build resilient, high-performing businesses, combining fiscal discipline with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Track record highlights

Raised £2m seed investment for a Recycling Start-Up.
Restructured a £60m turnover Manufacturing Group to assist a shareholder exit.
Built a £65m Engineering Group through buying complimentary strategic companies.
Successfully raised £5m for the first acquisition of a Healthcare Group.
Exited a £12m turnover Engineering Group to a strategic buyer.

Sector Experience

Engineering: Precision Engineering
Retail & Consumer Products: White Label and Own Brand Consumable Products
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Electronics Manufacturer

Nick's specialist skills

M&A Specialist

I have acquired and sold c.30 businesses during my career so far.

Raising Funds

Raised money from banks and PE for businesses to improve cash flow, acquire and invest in new products.

Exit Planning

Successfully planned and exited a number of businesses maximising shareholder value.

Investment Analysis

I have provided detailed investment analysis for improved decision making.

Cash flow Improvement

I have identified areas of businesses that can ben improved to maximise cash flow and reduce debt reliance.

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