Patrick Lacey
Director, CFO & Company Secretary @Telespazio
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WORK HISTORY
Director, CFO & Company Secretary @Telespazio
Leading the financial management of UK and European regions to facilitate the profitable growth and strategic expansion into challenging and competitive international markets • Providing expert financial guidance for high value projects to strategically deliver business plans that leads to the successful acquisition of new business revenues • Responsible for all management accounting and statutory reporting requirements, audits and taxation to ensure full regulatory compliance for the group and adherence to UK and International accounting standards • Implementing and managing robust financial reporting systems to enable the timely and consistent delivery of accounts as well as budget submissions, forecasting, pricing and treasury • Preparing and producing presentations for monthly review meetings with the CEO, Board and shareholders, translating complex financial statements to influence business critical decisions • Undertaking the role of Company Secretary providing legal and commercial advice to the board in the development and implementation of strategy and corporate business planning • Working collaboratively with internal business stakeholders and project teams in the oversight of bids and tenders with overall financial approval for submissions • Liaising extensively with legal and tax advisors in the production of statutory accounts for the UK and Spain Key Achievements • Establishing the Space business following the acquisition and merger of Selex and Vega from concept through to the operational launch for a leading global consulting, engineering and technology services business • Part of the senior transition team to ensure the successful restructure and establishment of the newly formed space business and utilising commercial acumen to optimise performance and growth
EDUCATION
BPP Accountancy Training
ACCA
ABOUT PATRICK LACEY
I am not your typical accountant. I am a highly approachable business leader with strong commercial acumen and extensive experience in the management of financial reporting and controlling, M&A, audit, tax, contract and project management. Working in a wide range of private equity businesses and large multi-national corporations across technology, commodity, FMCG, retail and distribution sectors, I have a solid knowledge of UK and International accounting practices and statutory regulations. Ensuring the timely submission of group financial reporting requirements, I embrace the challenge of adapting to changes in regulations and balancing fluctuations in markets to reflect pricing whilst maintaining profit margins. My passion for business can be seen in my flexibility and adaptability to provide solutions that supports competitive and profitable business growth. I have an entrepreneurial spirit, embarking on a journey with senior management teams and clients to establish realistic, financially viable propositions that aligns corporate objectives and delivers strategic business plans. Presenting financial information in a clear and concise format that is appropriate to the audience, I proactively engage with people to foster positive, long term relationships. Whether advising boards, negotiating with clients or managing highly qualified individuals, I enjoy the collaborative nature of achieving exceptional results whilst facilitating mutually beneficial changes in performance and business cultures. Please email me on patricklacey65 at gmail.com if you would like to discuss how my financial and commercial expertise can add value to your business. Specialist Skills and Expertise Financial Reporting,Financial Controlling,Management Reporting Budget Planning and Forecasting,Treasury,M&A, Project Management,Strategic Business,Planning,Change Management,Company Secretary,Legal and Compliance,Commercial Acumen,HR Management,Contract Management
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