Ian Phillips
Hereford,South West
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, statutory reporting, and cash flow optimisation. Demonstrates proficiency in regulatory reporting and investment strategy development, complemented by strong change management capabilities and board reporting experience. Adept at financial forecasting, balance sheet management, and company-wide budgetary planning, with a proven track record in cost-reduction strategies and stakeholder negotiation. Excel proficiency and commercial acumen underpin a commitment to coaching and training, enhancing team performance through effective financial data analysis. Career aspirations include leveraging skills to drive strategic growth initiatives within dynamic organisations.
Focused professional with proven track record of strategic financial planning and leadership. Demonstrates strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and team collaboration. Ready to drive financial success and growth in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Director
Grevan Cars Limited t/as Ocean Group
Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall
09.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with business units for understanding key financial issues, enabled targeted problem-solving.
- Streamlined financial operations by implementing efficient budgeting systems.
- Optimised use of financial software to expedite accounting tasks and improve accuracy.
- Coordinated annual budget preparation for controlled expenditure and profitability.
- Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Provided guidance on complex financial matters to senior management, informed strategic decisions.
- Developed and implemented robust financial policies for company-wide compliance.
- Conducted thorough internal audits for improved financial transparency and trustworthiness.
- Took lead in crucial negotiations with lenders to secure favourable terms of borrowing.
- Improved cash flow management to ensure operational stability.
- Built strong relationships with external auditors, facilitated smooth auditing process.
- Directed all aspects of company's accounting functions, ensured regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed and updated existing finance-related procedures, promoted operational excellence.
- Drove business growth by strengthening internal controls to mitigate financial risk exposure.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Conducted thorough systems review and implementation analysis to evaluate options and timeframes.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Finance director
Blade Motor Group Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Developed a sophisticated capital investment strategy which resulted in increased ROI.
- Handled delicate insolvency cases with utmost professionalism, safeguarded company interests while maintaining goodwill among stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented robust financial policies for company-wide compliance.
Divisional Finance Director
Vertu Motors Plc
Gateshead
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Facilitated corporate growth through effective risk management strategies.
- Optimised use of financial software to expedite accounting tasks and improve accuracy.
- Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Developed a sophisticated capital investment strategy which resulted in increased ROI.
Finance Director
South Hereford Garages Limited
Hereford, Herefordshire
08.2008 - 10.2015
- Developed and implemented robust financial policies for company-wide compliance.
- Coordinated annual budget preparation for controlled expenditure and profitability.
Education
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Accounting
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 09.1993 - 06.1996
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Statutory reporting expertise
- Cash flow optimisation
- Regulatory reporting proficiency
- Investment strategy development
- Change management capabilities
- Board reporting experience
- Excel proficiency
- Commercial acumen
- Company-wide budgetary planning
- Balance sheet management
- Financial Forecasting
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Coaching and training
- Stakeholder negotiation
- Performance reviews
- Financial data analysis
Affiliations
- Guitar player
- Gym
Timeline
Finance Director
Grevan Cars Limited t/as Ocean Group
09.2019 - Current
Finance director
Blade Motor Group Limited
04.2017 - 09.2019
Divisional Finance Director
Vertu Motors Plc
10.2015 - 04.2017
Finance Director
South Hereford Garages Limited
08.2008 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Accounting
University of Birmingham
09.1993 - 06.1996
CIMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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