Paul Driver

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ABOUT PAUL DRIVER

Senior finance leader with 20 years of experience working in listed & private equity backed UK & global companies, providing commercial finance leadership with a strong teamwork and people focused ethic• An experienced Finance Director with a track record in managing large global finance teams and UK based finance functions, responsible for FP & A, controllership, commercial & operational finance, tax & treasury. Equally comfortable in taking a hands-on approach or providing direction via coaching and mentoring.• Knowledgeable in business strategy development as well as undertaking finance transformation and post-acquisition integration programmes. Experience in business acquisitions and disposals, with a strong appreciation of strategic options and change management.• A focus on business partnering with commercial and operational leadership with a drive to make financial reporting meaningful, understandable and action oriented. A reliable and motivated self-starter who looks to add value and encourage creativity, while maintaining strong financial governance & controls. An effective communicator at all levels of the organisation, including board level.• An approachable style, with strong levels of emotional intelligence and ability to build rapport quickly. Extensive experience of working with culturally diverse global and cross-functional teams to ensure that organisational goals are achieved through respectful challenge & collaboration.