Commercially astute finance leader with deep expertise across listed financial services, retail, and audit. Operates at senior reporting level with regular Audit Committee exposure, delivering IFRS/FRS 102 reporting, M&A integration (including earn-out structuring and purchase price allocation), and FCA prudential and conduct compliance. Known for building scalable controls, driving systems change, and developing high-performing teams to support growth from £100m+ turnover towards £1bn scale.
? Key strengths and impact:
- ACCA qualified with 9+ years PQE spanning listed groups, FTSE 250 retail, and Big 6 audit.
- Board-facing: regular Audit Committee presenter and finance member of Operational Risk & Compliance Committee.
- Extensive IFRS/FRS 102 technical accounting experience, including goodwill, intangibles, contingent consideration, and share-based payments.
- Led integration of multiple acquisitions: valuation modelling, earn-out mechanics, policy alignment, and PPA governance.
- Implemented CCH Tagetik consolidation across multi-ledger environment, improving accuracy and cycle times.
- Delivered FCA regulatory returns and contributed to prudential capital and liquidity monitoring.
- Proven success in IFRS 16 adoption, enhancing lease accounting transparency and property cost analysis.
- Early career in Big 6 and mid-tier audit, leading audits for groups up to £700m turnover across multiple sectors.
- Experienced leader, managing and coaching teams of up to five direct reports and wider rotational assistants.
? Best suited for:
Senior finance, technical reporting, or head of finance roles within listed, acquisitive, or regulated businesses. Particularly strong in environments requiring board exposure, complex consolidations, and integration support during periods of growth or transformation.
