Sharon B.

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ABOUT SHARON B.

I am a CIMA qualified CFO/Board Member possessing a 20+ year track record in establishing, leading, and continually improving world-class finance and accounting functions, with a proven ability to drive the international growth, compliance, and productivity of organisations. I have experience in private equity, Start-up/Scale up, SME, and PLC across a wide range of industries.I translate complex information into useable executive-level reports that influence lucrative decisions with a clear view of performance, risks and opportunities, and a focus on cost-efficiency, profitability, and expansion into emerging markets.Alongside financial expertise, a diverse background across IT, HR and operations and a highly personable approach enables me to build productive relationships with, and consensus between cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.I identify and execute the delivery of major business change and digital transformations to optimise processes, systems, and best practices in line with evolving business and industry requirements. Recognised as an innovative and engaging leader, including being shortlisted for CIMA’s Europe Finance Business Leader of the Year 2021, and Midlands Finance Director of the Year (up to £100m) 2022. Also heavily contributing to the business’s rapid growth, as confirmed 3 times by placing in the Sunday Times Tech Track and International Track leagues.Specialities: Private Equity / Due Diligence / Financial Strategy / Finance Management & Leadership / Start-up & Scale up / Executive-Level Reporting / Financial Analysis & Reporting / Change Management / Business & Finance Transformation / Process Implementation & Re-engineering / Systems Integration / International VAT Compliance / Third-Party Management / Budgeting & Forecasting / Strategic Planning & Growth Strategy / Staff Recruitment, Management & Training