Steve Scott In 60 Seconds

With over 25 years of global experience in finance and operations, I am a seasoned and versatile CFO who thrives on overcoming challenges and maximising opportunities. My broad and varied experience allows me to add real value to the companies I support. I appreciate the diversity that a portfolio career brings, and thrive on partnering with business owners to deliver growth and success.

Specialist Skills

Business Planning

Partnered with owners and leaders to develop strategic business plans.

Cash flow Improvement

Built complex forecasting models. Well tuned negotiating and influencing skills drive positive cash flows.

People Manager

I am passionate about coaching people at all levels.

Systems and Controls

30 years experience in analysing, enhancing and delivering improvements.

Profit Improvement

Strong track record of saving costs on a large scale, coupled with driving revenue growth.

Track Record Highlights

  • Recognised as a champion of cost control saving millions across my career through analysing spend, renegotiating contracts, outsourcing services and providing detailed spend analysis to managers.
  • Built complex cash flow models, secured financing, and negotiated enhanced payment terms on contracts.
  • Overhauled operational strategy to address issues with delayed payments, inaccurate payments, and lack of visibility into the workflow, leading to increased revenue and retention of clients.
  • Restructured the statutory reporting process for FTSE 100 group, reducing year-end timetable from 14 to 9 weeks; reduced audit fee by 25%.
  • Integrated newly acquired businesses into the existing groups.

Sector Experience

  • Banking & Financial Services: Payments
  • Healthcare: Consulting
  • Legal
  • Mining, Resources & Energy: Oil and gas
  • Construction

What's next?

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