Paul Gladding FCCA
Bury St Edmunds,Suffolk
Summary
Experienced Finance Director able to lead international finance teams within large complex organisations. Extensive experience delivering multiple finance priorities in demanding environments. Expertise in finance strategy, accounting and regulatory compliance, financial planning and risk management.
Capable of delivering financial solutions that drive cost management, enhance controls and improve the efficiency and financial stability of
companies. Trusted advisor to executive teams, driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and robust financial management. Strong in delivering Detail to Summary to Strategy and skilled in transformation and automation.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
European Finance Director, Accounting & Reporting
Arrow Electronics
Harlow, Essex
03.2015 - Current
- Leading 80+ Accountants and Accounting Managers; controlling 50 European Companies.
- Completing all accounting activities through to audits and financial statements, working with tax teams and consultants where appropriate.
- Implementing a significant number of financial controls and governance frameworks, utilising effective methods and appropriate tools, including Sarbanes Oxley Controls.
- Drive improvements in efficiency, alignment and effectiveness across international accounting processes.
- Collaborating with multiple business groups and other finance teams to meet all business financial support needs and accounting deliverables.
- Leading the reporting of all local statutory financial accounts, two European consolidations and multi entity European accounts under USGaap.
- Controlling Forecasting and Budgeting activities along with associated complex dimensional financial analysis.
Head of Finance, UK Group
Arrow Electronics
03.2007 - 03.2015
- Finance Business Partner to the UK business, leading financial performance strategy and improvements, Budget, Planning and Finance Team Management.
- Senior FP&A work analysing large, complex data and generating new insights to senior management on profitability at multiple levels.
- Financial Controller for the UK Group managing all financial risks, controls and external filing for the companies.
- Processed accounting and reporting through to audits, financial statements and tax returns.
European Finance ERP Projects Specialist
Arrow Electronics
03.2004 - 03.2007
- Worked as an individual specialist within a larger team to assess and implement ERP value improvement solutions.
- Designed custom ERP system logic to suit the requirements of the businesses.
- Liaised with multiple business departments for requirements gathering, testing, training and implementation.
UK and Northern Europe Credit Risk Senior Manager
Arrow Electronics
02.1996 - 03.2004
- Owned credit risk across the full portfolio of customers for both UK and Nordic companies, controlling portfolio risk and minimising losses.
- Interviewed Finance Directors of multiple customer businesses in order to set suitable credit limits.
- Negotiated terms with clients experiencing financial difficulties to protect assets and recover debts.
- Managed teams of credit risk and credit collection staff.
Personal Financial Advisor
National Westminster Bank
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
08.1993 - 02.1996
- Advised clients on financial strategies, investments, and insurance decisions to optimise wealth growth, financial security and insurance positions.
- Customised savings plans for clients aiming for specific goals.
- Managed client mortgage requests with tailored advice on the options available and related financial products.
Branch Banking Supervisor / Manager
National Westminster Bank
08.1986 - 08.1993
- Supervised both customer facing and back office staff.
- Managed investments and loans for private customers and businesses.
- Worked across 10 different bank branches in a variety of roles.
Education
Ward Freman School
Buntingford, HertfordshireChartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) past
Institute of Credit Managers (MCIM) past
Assoc. Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)
Skills
- Internal controls design
- Budget control and monitoring
- Audit coordination
- Commercial acumen
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Financial planning
- Balance sheet management
- Statutory reporting expertise
- Excel proficiency
- Financial modelling & forecasting
- Business partnering
Hobbies and interests
- Reading, Walking, Listening to music, DIY
Timeline
European Finance Director, Accounting & Reporting
Arrow Electronics
03.2015 - Current
Head of Finance, UK Group
Arrow Electronics
03.2007 - 03.2015
European Finance ERP Projects Specialist
Arrow Electronics
03.2004 - 03.2007
UK and Northern Europe Credit Risk Senior Manager
Arrow Electronics
02.1996 - 03.2004
Personal Financial Advisor
National Westminster Bank
08.1993 - 02.1996
Branch Banking Supervisor / Manager
National Westminster Bank
08.1986 - 08.1993
Ward Freman School
Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) past
Institute of Credit Managers (MCIM) past
Assoc. Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA)