Alistair Pearce
Thetford,Norfolk
Summary
Commercially driven Finance Director with 15 years board and Company Secretarial experience. Strategic thinker who is strong on financial modelling, forecasting and planning. Focused on business and operational monitoring through effective KPI management and reporting. Strong on implementing, maintaining and improving financial and operational controls and procedures. Skilled in team building, training and coaching to encourage individual growth and more effective business performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Career Break
.
2023.09 - 2025.02
Following 24 years with my previous employer I decided to take a break to pursue my personal interests.
Finance Director
Camvac Limited
Thetford, Norfolk
2008.09 - 2023.09
- Responsible for all finance, IT, HR and payroll activities.
- Strategic input at both a board and senior management level.
- Set, maintain and improve financial and business controls.
- Business monitoring and the timely reporting of financials and KPI's.
- Budgeting and forecasting to P&l, BS and cashflow and associated organisational objectives.
- Source or renewal of business funding.
- Currency management and hedging.
- Cost reduction and streamlining.
- Responsible for legal, energy procurement and insurances.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
- Pension trustee and CBI small business forum member 5 yrs+.
Financial Controller
Amcor Flexibles Camvac
Thetford, Norfolk
2004.12 - 2008.09
- Responsible for all site finances
- Produce financial accounts monthly and report to group.
- Periodic budgeting and forecasting.
Finance Manager/Management Accountant
Amcor Flexibles Camvac
Thetford, Norfolk
2002.05 - 2004.12
Management Accountant
Rexam Metallising
Thetford, Norfolk
1999.03 - 2002.05
Commercial Accountant
Premier Poultry
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
1995.04 - 1999.02
Education
ACMA & CGMA - Accountancy
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
EnglandBachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
University of Humberside
HullSkills
- logical and strategic decision maker
- Analytical and data driven
- Financial forecasting and modelling
- Financial controls and risk management
- Cash flow management
- Performance monitoring and KPI's
- Open management style
- Team building, training and coaching
Affiliations
- Football - Long standing season ticket holder
- Travel
- Computing and technology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career Break
.
2023.09 - 2025.02
Finance Director
Camvac Limited
2008.09 - 2023.09
Financial Controller
Amcor Flexibles Camvac
2004.12 - 2008.09
Finance Manager/Management Accountant
Amcor Flexibles Camvac
2002.05 - 2004.12
Management Accountant
Rexam Metallising
1999.03 - 2002.05
Commercial Accountant
Premier Poultry
1995.04 - 1999.02
ACMA & CGMA - Accountancy
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
University of Humberside