London, England, United Kingdom
Aldous works with CFOs to find what to fix first, what to wait on, and what not to buy yet. Diagnostics before the programme writes its own assumptions. Operator judgement, not advisory theatre. aldous.io
Aldous helps CFOs understand the finance operating layer beneath the board pack: the systems, data flows, controls, handoffs and human judgement that reporting, planning, close and AI tooling actually depend on. Diagnostic first: what to fix first, what to wait on, and what not to buy yet.
Led FP&A for a high-growth SaaS business, partnering with COO and exec team. Deployed a finance chatbot in Microsoft Teams for senior leadership, enabling self-serve insight. Automated forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis. Built governed data foundations to support analytics and AI use.
Led global FP&A, partnering with exec team on forecasting, performance, and investment decisions Rebuilt reforecasting process, improving accuracy and responsiveness Owned three-statement model including cash and working capital forecasting Implemented SaaS metrics and customer movement tracking across ARR and retention Upgraded Adaptive Workday reporting to improve profitability and departmental insight
At RFI Global, a dynamic, private equity-backed data intelligence provider with a global footprint, I spearheaded key financial initiatives and drove substantial improvements in data analytics and reporting: - Strategic Leadership in Financial Planning: Established and managed the entire budgeting cycle, focusing on both short-term and long-term cash flow management. Delivered in-depth financial analyses under tight deadlines to meet the rigorous expectations of private equity investors. The increased granularity of my reporting significantly enhanced the understanding of monthly variances, contributing to more strategic decision-making. - Innovative Data Solutions with PowerBI: Successfully implemented PowerBI, creating a centralized data warehouse and user-friendly dashboards. This initiative integrated multiple data streams, providing end-to-end visibility of key performance indicators (KPIs) across various stages from lead generation to cash collection. My efforts in this domain enabled more targeted and efficient management oversight. - Advanced Sales and Client Retention Analytics: Initiated and managed a comprehensive monthly sales and client retention reporting system. This new framework was pivotal in monitoring and deciphering the key factors influencing Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) dynamics, including customer acquisition, expansion, contraction, and churn. These insights were instrumental in shaping customer engagement strategies and driving sustainable growth.
In my role at MTC, a prominent UK organisation in probation and justice services, I delivered significant advancements in financial analysis and strategic planning: - Innovative Workforce Financial Modelling: Led the design and implementation of advanced financial modelling for workforce planning, uncovering new revenue opportunities and driving financial efficiency. - Strategic Financial Management for Major Bids: Headed the financial aspect of bid contract submissions totalling over £700 million. Developed comprehensive financial models, including integrated balance sheets, scenario analysis, and cash flow projections, which were crucial in winning lucrative contracts. - Geographic Data Analysis Using Python: Pioneered a Python-based geographic data analysis tool, optimizing office location decisions in alignment with crime statistics and real-world travel times, thereby meeting critical contractual requirements. - COVID-19 Impact Analysis and Dashboard Development: Created and implemented a dynamic dashboard to track COVID-19's impact, enabling proactive management of key resources and mitigating operational risks.
In this leadership role, I established and directed the Insights and Analytics team, focusing on FP&A, Operational Business Intelligence, and Data Analytics: - Team Building and Cross-Functional Leadership: Successfully built and led a cohesive team, fostering a collaborative environment that bridged gaps between different functions and led to enhanced organisational performance. - Process Optimisation in Financial Forecasting: Streamlined the company-wide budget review process and financial forecasting, significantly reducing variances and integrating these insights into medium-term forecasting. - Financial Literacy for Non-Finance Staff: Redesigned budgeting processes and financial reports, making them more accessible to non-finance staff, thereby enhancing organisational spending accountability and forecasting accuracy. - Data-Centric Organisational Culture: Drove the adoption of Tableau in an AWS-hosted environment, developing custom dashboards that addressed key operational blind spots and improved decision-making processes. - Operational Process Improvement: Led the design and implementation of new data management systems, improving data completion rates by 25% and facilitating deeper analytical insights.