Chris B.
Head of Finance @Adlib
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Finance @Adlib
Liverpool, GB
Number 1 in finance working for a high growth, reputable, industry leading £25m+ turnover Audio visual equipment rental provider, with net assets in excess of £5m. Reporting into the Managing Director/Senior Directors and working closely with Department Heads; responsible for internal and external financial and management reporting, cashflow management and managing the finance function- Secured bank funding for an 83 Sq. Ft Warehouse purchase in 2018. Closely worked with the Board to formulate 4-year financial projections that supported the businesses ability to service new debt. This included full P&L, COS and overhead assumptions, balance sheet, fixed asset additions & disposals, working capital movements and source and application of funds. This move will drive further turnover growth and significantly improve operating efficiencies- Lead contact for external due diligence - final report described financial reporting as strong for a business of this size- Management of sizable Asset-Finance & Trade Finance Facility lines2018 Finance Awards North West -Shortlisted Finance Director of the Year (less than £25m turnover).Judged by industry leaders from ICAEW Manchester, RSM, The Growth Company & Robert Walters. I had to demonstrate delivery in financial performance, leadership, management and providing examples of strategic direction.
EDUCATION
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Studies
ACCA
ACCA
ABOUT CHRIS B.
Winner of Finance Director of the Year 2022 (£7-25 Million Turnover) Sponsors Accountable Recruitment, HSBC, Brabners and KPMG.Winner of Finance Director of the Year Awards 2019 - FD Under 40 years of age - Business up to £25 Million Turnover. Accountable Recruitment, HSBC, Brabners and Grant Thornton.Qualified as a Chartered Certified accountant in 2008 at KPMG. 14 Years PQE in industry across owner managed, private equity, start-up and PLC Shared Service Centre environments.
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