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What I offer

Fractional & Part-Time Finance Director Support

Fractional & Part-Time Finance Director Support

Strategic oversight combined with practical execution for SMEs and early-stage ventures. I help founders understand their numbers, make stronger commercial decisions and build robust financial foundations — without the cost of a full-time FD.

Cashflow Forecasting & Financial Planning

Cashflow Forecasting & Financial Planning

Development of rolling 6–18-month cashflow models, scenario planning, stress-testing, and visibility around pinch points — especially useful for seasonal or multi-site businesses.

Systems, Processes & Controls for Scaling

Systems, Processes & Controls for Scaling

Design and implementation of finance systems, reporting structures, controls, and automation. I help teams move from spreadsheet chaos to stable, repeatable financial operations.

Experiences

Fractional Finance Director — Portfolio of SMEs

Fractional Finance Director — Portfolio of SMEs

Fractional FD supporting SMEs with cashflow forecasting, reporting, budgeting and financial systems—helping founders gain clarity, control and confidence in their numbers.

Finance Director — The Adventure Experience Ltd (2010–Present)

Finance Director — The Adventure Experience Ltd (2010–Present)

Provided full FD support from launch through 14+ years of growth. Recently supported the sale of five sites and am currently leading elements of the wind-down process. Oversaw financial planning, systems development, commercial decision-making and stakeholder reporting.

FD / Head of Finance Roles — Entertainment & Leisure Businesses

FD / Head of Finance Roles — Entertainment & Leisure Businesses

Since qualifying in 2000, I’ve specialised in owner-managed SMEs in entertainment and leisure. I’ve built finance functions from the ground up, created robust reporting environments, and acted as a strategic partner to founders and boards.

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Roles (/)
  • i.e. Marketing director
  • i.e. Mentor
  • Finance Director
  • Head Of Finance
  • Financial Controller
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Industries (/)
  • i.e. Tech
  • i.e. Education
  • Leisure
  • Entertainment
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Career experience

21-30 years

Regions
  • Europe
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Skills (/)
  • i.e. Research
  • i.e. Branding
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Financial Modelling
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • System Implementation
  • Process Improvement
  • Fractional Finance Director
  • Commercial Analysis
  • Multi-site Financial Management
  • Seasonal Trading & Forecasting
  • SME Advisory
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