Commercially minded finance leader with a track record of driving operational efficiency, automation, and bottom-line impact
CIMA qualified accountant with 15+ years’ experience delivering insight, performance improvement, and cost efficiencies across logistics, retail, and supply chain operations.
Worked across large-scale, complex environments including PLCs and high-growth private businesses, with turnover responsibilities from £25m to £1bn+.
Specialist in partnering with operational and commercial teams to drive margin improvement, optimise fulfilment models, and enhance contract profitability.
Extensive experience in process improvement – led multiple finance transformation projects, developed forecasting models, and introduced dynamic reporting suites.
Strong technical skills including advanced Excel, budgeting tools, KPI dashboards, cost-per-unit models, and scenario-based forecasting.
Led the financial evaluation of high-value automation and investment projects, influencing decisions at Exec level.
Designed and embedded continuous improvement initiatives that delivered multi-million-pound savings across warehousing and distribution contracts.
Trusted mentor and team leader – developed and coached finance teams across multiple organisations and supported stakeholder understanding of financial impact.
