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Richard Beastall In 60 Seconds
Finance & Business leader with experience in media, publishing, professional services and property, in the UK and internationally. I’ve worked with owner-managed businesses, SME’s, listed businesses, and run my own business. I love getting under the skin of a business to find out what works (and what doesn’t) before building a plan which adds value to the business, its customers and employees.
Specialist Skills
Strategic Thinker
I've implemented structural change for businesses big and small.
Business Planning
Every successful business needs a solid financial plan.
Raising Funds
I've built business models that raised millions with bankers & VC funds.
Financial Operations
I've implemented new accounting & reporting systems for several businesses.
Cash flow Improvement
Expert in Maximising Working Capital and making your cash go further.
Track Record Highlights
- Led a team of 20 finance staff in a business employing over 500 staff, deputising for the MD when required. Took on the leadership of the commercial and operations staff as the board size reduced.
- Identified several loss-making operations in highly complex organisations and championed their revolution or removal.
- Development and presentation of financial plans to VC funds and banks leading to combined funding of over £10m.
- Successful management of working capital to ensure a business remained solvent during a recession, including the renegotiation of banking facilities, HMRC debts and leases.
- Introduction of a new series of SOX compliant financial controls for UK based digital operations of an NYSE listed business.
- Launched social media news business which reached over 1m people.
Sector Experience
- Services: Cleaning & Property Maintenance
- Retail & Consumer Products: Publishing, Advertising
- Technology, Media & Telecoms: Digital Media, Apps
- Hospitality & Tourism: Pubs, Hotels
- Design & Architecture
- Human Resources & Recruitment
What's next?
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