Dave Gagg
Group Finance Director @Wickes
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WORK HISTORY
Group Finance Director @Wickes
Strategic finance leader for a £1.6bn revenue UK FTSE 250 Group, reporting to the Group CFO. Responsibilities - Board Advisory & Governance: Principal advisor to the PLC ExCo, Board, and Audit & Risk Committee on financial reporting, external audit and internal controls- External Stakeholder Management: Executive lead for relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and third-party service providers- Functional Leadership: Direct oversight of a multi-disciplinary finance team (60+ FTEs) spanning External Reporting, Fixed Assets & Leases, Accounting, Internal Controls, AP, AR, Cash, Treasury, Tax, and Operational Audit Achievements - Digital Transformation: Strategic scoping and business case for a Group-wide ERP replacement to modernise the Group’s digital infrastructure- Corporate Governance: Established and embedded the Group’s Material Controls Framework and Key Financial Controls, providing the Board with critical assurance over Provision 29 compliance- Strategic Audit Management: Orchestrated the Group audit tender process, including engagement with the CMA- Reporting Excellence: Delivered step-change improvements in the timeliness and integrity of Group external reporting, strengthening the relationship with KPMG and enhancing Board-level engagement- Technical Rebuild: Led a comprehensive overhaul of high-complexity technical areas, including Tax Accounting, Impairment, Goodwill and PLC investment- Cultural Leadership: Spearheaded the Senior Finance Leadership Team (SFLT) in redefining and embedding a new vision and culture across the finance function.
EDUCATION
ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs
1st time passes, CA
University of Southampton
1st, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Accounting & Economics
Mayflower Country High School
AAB, A-Levels, Maths, History & Business Studies
Mayflower Country High School
GCSE
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVE GAGG
High-impact Group Finance Director with a track record of driving strategic transformation and robust governance within FTSE 100 & 250. Expert in navigating complex PLC environments, leading large-scale finance functions, and partnering with Boards to deliver sustainable value and operational excellence.
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