Graeme McGlasson
Head of Group Strategic Finance @Vps Group
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Group Strategic Finance @Vps Group
Manchester, GB
Leading VPS Group Strategic Finance• Building VPS’s first 5-year plan• Influencing board decisions through robust financial analysis and modelling• Presenting strategic plans and financial models to Board, Private Equity owners, and external stakeholdersVPS are Europe’s leading temporary security specialist operating across 7 countries (Private Equity backed group)
EDUCATION
CIMA
FCMA, ACMA, CGMA, Chartered Management Accountant
SKILLS
ABOUT GRAEME MCGLASSON
Strategic finance leader with over 20 years experience delivering transformative results across commercial finance, strategic planning, and business growth across PLC, Private Equity, and Employee Owned businesses.Proven ability to influence board-level decisions, partner with private equity owners, and lead high-performing teams. Expertise in commercial finance, business partnering, FP & A, financial modelling, bid finance, and operational efficiency, with a track record of driving revenue growth, cost reduction, and improved governance. Passionate about translating complex financial insights into actionable strategies that enable organizations to thrive in competitive markets.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS- Delivered £1.5bn in new business wins as finance lead for major bids- Negotiated contract extension achieving £30m net cash improvement- Led financial modelling for £700m rights issue and associated 3-year business plan- Built VPS Group’s 5-year strategic plan- Reduced month-end reporting time by 5 days and standardized forecasting processes- Delivered 10% corporate cost reduction through cost-out program- Automated treasury processes and reporting, saving up to 90% time.EXPERTISE- Commercial Finance- Business Partnering- Exit Preparation and Transaction Support- FP & A- Planning & Forecasting- Financial Modelling- Bid Finance- Operational Efficiency- Finance Team RestructuringINDUSTRY EXPERIENCE- PLC and Private Equity backed businesses- BPO/CMO - Public Sector (including Local & Central Government, Education, Defense)- Private Sector- Security / Property Services- Employability- Education (Learning & Development, Skills & Training, Careers)- Justice & Probation
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