Chartered Accountant with 9 years professional and over 5 years industry experience.
Professional experience includes KPMG Corporate Finance, PwC Business Recovery and Corporate Tax.
Industry work has involved business planning, cost reduction, corporate transactions, restructuring and rationalisation at FD and FC level.
Proven track record in leading teams and delivering effective change through times of uncertainty.
Project Management and Leadership:
- Senior interim resource to drive rapid and effective change.
- Detailed focus, with ability to step back and offer strategic insight.
- Management of Finance teams.
- Working with Exec teams.
Profit and Performance Improvement:
- Leading Organisational and Operational changes to improve profitability.
- Performing Business Reviews and preparing Business Plans.
- Driving improvements in credit control, cash collection and debtor days.
Corporate Transactions:
- Restructure, rationalisation and integration.
- Mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
- Manage vendor due diligence and data room.
- Post acquisition integration to deliver synergies.
- Range of public and private company transactions.
Controls and Procedures:
- Balance sheet reviews and investigation.
- Measurement and reporting of strategic initiatives.
- Introduction of improved controls and processes.
- Creation of scorecards, dashboards and traffic lights.
System Skills:
- Changing accounting systems and chart of accounts.
- Working with IT to develop new reports.
- Experience with SAP, Hyperion, Navision, AS400 and bespoke packages.
- Strong Excel skills and spreadsheet modelling.
“When Paul worked with myself, his attention to detail, drive and structured approach was invaluable in the restructuring and turnaround of the business.
His leadership skills and no nonsense approach to the business resulted in getting the very best out of every individual he worked with.
He was detail orientated and his drive and enthusiasm is highly contagious and gets the best out of each team member. His leadership skills are exceptional and he faces challenges head on to turn challenges into successes.
Paul’s integrity is unquestionable.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul from Corporate Horizons to any business requiring a true value add individual”
Brian Flynn, Operations Director, HomeServe
