Region: Manchester

The biggest drivers in any role I’ve worked in are growth and collaboration. My career has been focused on understanding the key drivers for the business and the teams that will deliver their success. Leadership roles in operations and finance mean I relish the detail that underpins that success, to make sure collectively, teams are delivering the big picture.

An experienced FD/CFO with 15 years’ experience in the accounting profession. I have worked in multinational listed companies, not for profits and family owned organisations. The owner managed business space is where my passion lies and where I feel that my skills and experience can really make an impact and add value as a portfolio CFO.

I am a personable and commercially focused Strategic Finance Director, with extensive experience across a variety of regulated and customer focused sectors, in SME, PLC, JV and Not for Profit environments. My success has been based upon an analytical approach with attention to detail and a commitment and passion to integrate finance and to ensure added value across the organisation.

I have over 20 years’ experience in Financial and Commercial roles within various companies, from multinational global Corporations and US PE backed organisations to UK based SME’s. I am a true business partner, focussing on financial, commercial and operational elements of business, developing people and processes to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

I’m an experienced CFO and Chartered Accountant with 36 years experience advising businesses, supporting strategy and growth and, acting as a mentor to help unlock their full potential. As a former senior partner with international accounting firms, I’ve helped solve a wide range of business challenges, while supporting and advising some of the most successful entrepreneurs across the North West.

I am a highly experienced FD who has delivered tangible business results for SME’s and blue chip companies. I have worked alongside owner managed businesses with financial modelling to assist with growth both organically and through acquisition. I have also helped turnaround companies in distress. Flexible in approach and comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

I am an experienced CFO/FD, who has worked in large PLC’s to SME’s, whilst also working with entrepreneurs to achieve their objectives. Having a passion to drive business improvement through improved profitability, cash management, identifying efficiencies and process improvements. A strategic thinker who can assist in building your operational and strategic plans.

I am proficient in strategic business transformation, financial & operational management, change management, capacity building and business growth and development through financial planning, due diligence, consolidation, tax planning, and auditing to turn client companies around. Executed team-driven processes to increase revenue, operation efficiency, and profitability.