Samuel Hill

Financial Director @Whispering Smith

Manchester, GB

Whispering Smith is one of the UK\'s largest Importers, Wholesaler and Distributor of Menswear and Womenswear. A global leader in Design, Production and Delivery, providing concept to carrier bag solutions to the leading retailers, globally.Since establishing our Headquarters at 274 Deansgate and sq ft Warehouse in Manchester, Whispering Smith now includes showrooms and studios across Manchester, London, New York, Düsseldorf, Hong Kong and Madrid. Responsibilities Include managing all aspects of Finance, Administration, Imports, Exports, HR, Warehousing and Logistics within the Group. Also leading the strategic execution to build an onmi-channel business, with the launching of marketplace D2C platforming business, globally to diversify from traditional B2B activities. Executing the strategy of global expansion via effective strategic partnerships internationally and the scaling up of e-commerce activities. I am an expert in financial reporting, business planning and ensuring ROI. A strong leader and motivator.Experience in company turnaround, business transformation and change implementation- Financial Management- Budget and Strategic plan preparation- Financial planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting- Working capital optimisation & cash flow management- Raising capital- Relationship management with Board, Investors, Banks, and Legal Counsel- Audit and controls- Board Member- Mergers and Acquisitions- Turnaround Situations- Development of Business and HR policies and procedures- Organiszation, talent development- ERP Systems definition and implementation- Working with international teams- Negotiation- Cost control & efficiency improvement identification

Alliance Manchester Business School

Global MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

The Queen Elizabeth High School, Manchester

GCSE - 10 Subjects

CIMA

Accounting and Finance

AAT

Accounting