A seasoned commercial finance leader with 19 years’ experience in retail, wholesale, and international markets, combining deep financial control expertise with strategic insight. CIMA qualified (ACMA, CGMA), they have operated at senior leadership level across large, multi-entity, multi-country environments, delivering financial governance, transformation, and commercial value. Brings a proven record in building and leading high-performing teams, integrating acquisitions, and driving efficiencies across global operations.
Key strengths and impact:
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Extensive leadership experience overseeing finance operations across 20+ countries and 500+ retail stores, managing senior finance heads and teams of 80+ staff.
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Skilled in delivering accurate, compliant financial reporting and strategic analysis for multi-entity structures with turnover exceeding £1bn.
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Strong track record in acquisition integration, aligning systems, processes, and reporting to maximise synergy and operational efficiency.
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Led complex ERP system migrations (including D365) to enhance global reporting capability, enable AI-driven insights, and support future growth.
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Expert in international tax compliance, including complex VAT structures, and in resolving high-stakes tax disputes with global authorities.
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Significant M&A experience – leading financial due diligence, risk assessment, and investment evaluation for new market entries and acquisitions.
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Proven ability to deliver process and structural transformation, eliminating bottlenecks, embedding best practice, and aligning finance with strategic objectives.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, partnering with C-suite executives, boards, auditors, and external advisors to drive strategic and operational priorities.
Best suited for:
A senior finance leadership role – such as Finance Director, Group Financial Controller, or Head of International Finance – within large, complex, multi-entity businesses seeking expertise in international operations, acquisition integration, ERP transformation, and operational efficiency.
