Ross Pennington

About Ross Pennington

Experienced C-Suite Finance and M&A practitioner and former Big-4 M&A Director, with 17 years across international Private Equity, In-House Finance & Accounting, Professional Services, Due Diligence, and M&A/Special Projects roles, working in the UK, USA, Germany, India and the Middle East across companies ranging from startup/high-growth, to divisions of publicly-listed entities. Experienced in building, professionalising and modernising finance functions for Private Equity investors or growth companies.Sector experience in- Professional Services (M&A Consulting)- Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing (Engine & Airframe, Castings, Forgings and Fabrications)- Metal Foundries, and Industrial Manufacturingall sectors inclusive of multiple executed M&A transactions.Dual Citizenship (US and UK passport holder).Holds an ongoing ACA qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and studied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Durham, England.Specialties include AI-forward finance function leadership, M&A (including exit readiness, sale processes, due diligence, Quality of Earnings, working capital and SPAs/APAs), accounting (including manufacturing/cost accounting), commercial finance, capital structuring, financial reporting, ERP systems, financial analysis, tech-enabled professional services, cash management and financial modelling.

Experience

1. Vice President Finance

   Apex Leaders

   Jun 2024 — Present · Boise, ID, US

Education

• ICAEW

  First time passes, ACA

  2008 — 2011

• Durham University

  BSc (Hons), Mathematics

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Capital Markets
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Internal Controls
• Valuation
• Infrastructure
• Restructuring
• Financial Modeling
• Business Strategy
• Working Capital Management
• Ifrs
• Due Diligence