Ryan Franklin

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT RYAN FRANKLIN

As an experienced leader of the complete finance function, I enjoy making finance work for the whole organisation and build great, mentored teams to do so!With a progressive commercial mindset and enthusiasm for premium service delivery, I thrive on knowledge and understanding. Combining financial awareness and operational strategy, I provide insightful reporting as a trusted statement of performance.A highly principled individual with a strong work ethic, I value integrity and professionalism. My aim is to be valuable to and valued by my peers. I embrace a culture where everyone is expected to contribute to, and take ownership of, strategic goals.Playing to my strengths, I am most comfortable with a broad role that requires attention to detail in day-to-day tasks, whilst having the ability to zoom out and adjust the direction of the finance team for maximum achievement.As both a producer and user of information, I understand the importance of adding value and strive to be a key influencer of strategic decisions. Able to interpret requirements, simplify complex issues and develop innovative yet realistic solutions, I am confident presenting to a range of stakeholders.I am a proactive proposer of new ideas, with a proven track record of system/process design, implementation and associated change management.Financial Controller with Greystone GT - racing team and high performance testing/track day provider.Previous roles include Finance Manager / Business Partner with Virani, a leading manufacturer of seasonings, spices and herbs.Financial Controller(FD Designate) with Radius Group, the service oriented lifting solutions provider.Finance Manager with The Fabulous Group, a specialist finance, marketing and IT outsourcer.Also Finance Manager at T C Landscapes Limited, a Nationwide provider of diversified products/services to the residential construction industry.Formerly at HM Revenue & Customs, I worked through the merger between HM Customs & Excise and Inland Revenue in a number of different roles.