Crewe, England, United Kingdom
Finance leader with experience across private equity-backed and listed international groups, operating at scale (up to £4.6bn revenue) and partnering with executive teams to drive performance, improve cashflow and support strategic growth. My background combines strong technical foundations (group reporting, IFRS, M&A) with a commercial mindset focused on value creation, operational performance and investor outcomes. I have worked closely with CEOs, Boards and investors to enhance decision-making, strengthen governance and support complex, multi-jurisdictional businesses. Currently completing CTA to further strengthen my ability to optimise tax structures, improve post-tax returns and support cross-border operations. Interested in Finance Director / CFO opportunities within PE-backed or growth-focused businesses.
Governance and oversight of a UK-registered Christian charity focused on community outreach, education, and religious activities. Key responsibilities: - Providing strategic oversight and governance as part of the Board of Trustees - Supporting financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance with UK charity regulations - Contributing to long-term vision and sustainability of the organisation - Supporting initiatives in community development, education, and pastoral outreach - Ensuring adherence to safeguarding and ethical governance standards - Participating in trustee meetings and decision-making processes
£4.6bn revenue | 19 countries | Private equity-backed Lead group financial reporting, governance and audit across a complex international structure, partnering with executive leadership to enhance financial performance, control and strategic insight. - Delivered successful group audit under compressed timelines, strengthening governance and investor confidence -Enhanced quality and speed of financial reporting to support executive decision-making across international operations -Partnered with Tax, Treasury and operational teams to improve cross-border financial efficiency and risk management -Led technical accounting and transaction support for complex group activities, including impairments and acquisitions -Strengthened financial control frameworks across multi-jurisdictional subsidiaries -Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders across global finance teams
Strategic and operational leadership of a multi-campus education group, overseeing financial performance, governance, and long-term growth initiatives. Responsible for driving academic excellence, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring sustainable expansion of the organisation. Key responsibilities and achievements: - Leading overall strategy, governance, and organisational performance - Overseeing financial management, budgeting, and cost optimisation - Driving business growth and expansion initiatives across the group - Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships (board, regulators, parents, partners) - Enhancing operational efficiency and internal controls - Supporting academic leadership to deliver high-quality educational outcomes - Managing risk, compliance, and corporate governance standards https://www.facebook.com/p/Blackwood-High-School-Zimbabwe-100078776979820/
£4bn revenue | FTSE-listed | 165+ subsidiaries Senior finance leader responsible for group consolidation, external reporting and supporting strategic finance initiatives within a listed multinational environment. - Partnered with M&A, Treasury and Tax teams on cross-border transactions and acquisitions - Supported acquisition accounting, valuations and integration activities - Improved executive reporting, reducing preparation time by 20% while enhancing clarity and insight - Contributed to long-term financial planning, including impairment reviews and scenario modelling - Strengthened reporting processes to improve decision-making at senior leadership level
£30m revenue | Private equity-backed | Multi-entity Executive finance lead reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for financial strategy, performance, cash management and governance. - Played a key role in stabilising the business post-acquisition, strengthening financial controls and governance - Increased revenue by 24% through commercial contract renegotiation and improved pricing strategies - Reduced debtor defaults by 95% through improved credit control and operational processes - Led liquidity management, including banking negotiations and cashflow optimisation - Delivered system and process improvements, increasing team efficiency by 30% - Acted as a strategic partner to the CEO, supporting operational and commercial decision-making