David Houghton

Financial Director @Fraser Anti-Static Techniques

Newton Abbot, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2024 — Present

Financial Director @Fraser Anti-Static Techniques

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Devon, GB

Finance lead and key member of the Senior Management Team for an Electronics Manufacturing / Assembly company based in Devon. Providing products to companies around the world to manage static electricity in their manufacturing processes. Part of the SDI Plc group which is listed on AIM. The business is supported by a group of highly talented, supportive and friendly colleagues who all share the same aim - to enable the business to reach out to more customers and help them with their static electricity problems. Accomplishments to date- increased automation of accounting processes - lead role in selection and implementation of new ERP software to support business growth- 15% reduction in working capital- development and implementation of key procedural policies

EDUCATION

1990 — 1992

Yeovil College

A Levels, Maths (x2), French, Economics

1992 — 1994

University of Bristol

incomplete, Maths & Statistics / Computer Science

1994 — 1995

University of the West of England

Foundation course in Accountancy

SKILLS

Project PlanningRisk ManagementTeam ManagementSales ManagementManagementStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipHospitalsFinancial AnalysisMarketing StrategyNegotiationGovernanceBusiness Process ImprovementRetailSapAccount ManagementChange ManagementProcurementFinancial ModelingIncome StatementBusiness PlanningOperations ManagementRestructuringAccountingPerformance ManagementBusiness StrategyProject ManagementStrategyNew Business DevelopmentBudgetsStrategic PlanningForecastingManagerial FinanceFinancial ReportingAuditingManagement ConsultingCoachingFinancial AccountingProcess ImprovementCorporate Finance

ABOUT DAVID HOUGHTON

A versatile and strategic-minded Finance Director / CFO and Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with in-depth, diverse experience working in fast paced, complex and rapidly evolving organisations with a focus on data-led decision making within healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and retail sectors. Recent experience of playing an integral role in a hive-down from Public Sector to a sale to Private Equity, supporting vendor and buyer due-diligence. Calm and considered, functioning well under pressure, with excellent influencing, communication and interpersonal skills and an unrelenting commitment to supporting colleagues, motivating and driving team performance. Advanced analytical and decision-making skills, aligned to strong commercial awareness, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently, always providing exceptional service. A professional who is proactive and tenacious with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability in new/challenging markets achieving results through effective team-working and cross-functional collaboration whilst managing stakeholder expectations. A demonstrable record of hands-on and cross-functional leadership, effectively building and managing teams to achieve business objectives, driving forward efficiencies, maximising performance, streamlining processes/costs and delivering e••••••••@outlook.com

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