Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
Strategic and detail oriented FD/FC with extensive commercial and managerial experience in privately owned, plc's and private equity owned firms in the manufacturing, supply chain, ITAD and recycling industries. Most recently responsible for a comprehensive overhaul and restructuring of all financial control and reporting procedures for 12 sites across 6 European countries at TES. I have a hands-on, focused style of management developed in a dynamic businesses with a proven track record of delivering results and contributing to the strategic direction and growth of businesses.
6 disposals and 8 acquisitions taking turnover from £21m to £78m and EBITDA from £390k to £4.6m in 4 years. Complete overhaul of financial policies and procedures across 12 sites including the integration of acquisitions. Improvement in month end reporting times from 6 weeks to 5 days across 12 European sites. Restructuring of group legal structure for simplification. Drafting and implementation of Master Services and related contracts and negotiation of client contracts.
Developed UK start-up of US business from zero to £3m turnover and £350k EBITDA in 2 years Set up a Global Service Delivery platform and UK operation for a US Head Quartered company servicing over 50 countries.
Responsible for all finance and legal aspects of a multi-site European business unit spanning 6 countries. Turned around loss making business from £0.5m loss to £1m profit in 2 years Specifically responsible for all financial planning, control and reporting requirements, Developement and implementation of new financial control and reporting systems, policies and procedures; Development and review of all legal contracts with clients, sub-contractors, service providers, consultants and agents; Contributing to the strategy of the business as as senior member of the management team;