PART-TIME FINANCIAL DIRECTOR / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Who am I?

I am a freelance FD/CFO who helps firms manage their financial performance. The precise work varies but I work about a day a week with a few clients only which allows me to deliver key results. I am passionate about management accounting, turning over stones, training staff and helping people understand what lies behind the numbers.

I work with business turning over £2m - £6m and specialise in the legal and recruitment sector. I use my commercial experience and interest in people, processes and reporting to deliver impactful results to my clients.

What do I do?

I typically start with a Diagnostic Financial Review of your financial management and reporting processes, a mini-audit. This is a deep dive which enables me to highlight areas for improvement. I focus on people, process and systems.

Thereafter, I seek to add value by delivering results and establishing a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. Click on My Results to find out how I can help you.

You either don’t want, don’t need, or can’t finance a full-time FD but, you need an experienced skillset on a continuous basis, or to resolve specific issues. My independent part-time service works continuously with your business, produces better results, and lowers risk.

Experience Based Knowledge

My background is in financial and management accounting. This means my focus is on providing business people with current and forecast financial information about their business, to help them make the right decisions and assist them achieve their goals.I have worked for a wide range of different businesses across a 20-year period since qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant.

For example, the UK’s leading bus manufacturer, the UK’s leading bus passenger company, an electrical security UK subsidiary of UTC Inc., one of the largest companies in America, a rapid growth new start pan-European Facilities Management SME, and Universities in the education sector.

These roles have been in organisations of different sizes ranging from 20 to 600 staff and £3m to £40m income. The advantage of my varied experience is that I will provide you with insights that you might not otherwise have received. I recognise that businesses need a bespoke flexible solution and I am here to provide that.

I work for you, either on site or remotely, and I am also contactable. This approach provides you with immediate access to an experienced resource in a cost-effective manner.

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT & MEMBER IN PRACTICE

I am a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and have more than 25 years of experience working in businesses. I am also a CIMA Member in Practice. A Member In Practice (MiP) is a management accountant who has set upon their own and works with other businesses.

My CIMA practising certificate shows clients that I have been awarded a certificate of competency to practice. It assures clients that my skills, experience, and professional conduct meet CIMA’s high standards.

As a member in practice I am supervised by CIMA for compliance with money laundering and counter terrorist financing regulations. By upholding the fundamental principles of the CIMA Code of Ethics, clients can feel safe that I act with outmost integrity and objectivity.I am committed to continuing professional development, remaining aware of global accounting standards and best practice.

As a Chartered Management Accountant, I also automatically qualify for the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation and can use the letters ‘CGMA’ after my name. I have access to CGMA resources including research, reports and tools and access to expert guidance on a wide range of practice issues by CIMA’s Member in Practice Panel.

I am active on LinkedIn and you can see my profile by clicking on the this link.