Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
A driven and competent chartered accountant with over 15 years of commercial experience. Highly analytical, I’m a problem solver and enjoy working under pressure in high performing teams. My experience spans corporate finance, financial control and reporting, audit and capital markets communications. I currently work for NVM Private Equity - We help management teams to accelerate growth both organically and through acquisition providing private equity finance to fund management buy-outs or general growth capital.
Representing NVM funds on the board of our investment in Arnlea Systems
I am responsible for investor relations, liquidity management, financial due diligence on new investment opportunities, legal and compliance matters and fundraising. I also work with c.20 portfolio CFOs to deliver continuous improvement and value creation in our investee companies.
Responsible for: - Analysing and articulating financial performance and strategy via external reporting - Sage's interactions with the Capital Markets, including results briefings, capital markets days and investor roadshows - Delivering the Annual Report and Accounts - Supporting the Group CEO and CFO in meetings with investors and other market participants
I worked for PwC initially in the Insurance and Investment Management division based in London before joining the Corporate Finance team in Newcastle at the end of 2010. I provided a range of M&A and financial advisory services focussing on the Pharmaceutical, Industrial Products and Leisure sectors, My assignments included providing advice on disposals, acquisitions, buy-outs and strategic options to corporate clients, private equity clients and owner-managers of private businesses. During my time in the team we won numerous industry awards including Corporate Finance team of the year (Insider Media Dealmakers Awards) and several of the deals which I led were shortlisted for Deal of the Year.