Sham Khush
Hornchurch,Essex
Summary
Accomplished driven financial professional with over a decade of experience providing financial leadership within the SME sector. Executed financial strategies in my last position, resulting in 50% increased revenue and 75% higher profit margin over three years. Proven success in cost control, cash flow generation, financial analysis, modelling, corporate restructuring, business financing and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated consistency in establishing internal controls, upgrading software systems, launching multi-site overseas operations and managing finance teams. Currently seeking financial leadership role with progressive expanding business to support their continued growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Devono Property
07.2016 - 01.2025
- Directed financial strategy which resulted in 50% sales growth and 75% operating profit increase in the three year cycle up to 2019.
- Executed financial plan post-pandemic, that boosted sales revenue by 160% and increased profits annually between 2021 and 2024.
- Adapted to COVID and introduced temporary measures that maintained cash balances and 95% of the workforce.
- Coordinated upgrades to Salesforce CRM, that enhanced employee productivity by 15%.
- Negotiated key contract reductions of £500k and £50k of annual cost savings.
- Reduced aged debtors to below 10% which advanced £250k of cash flow.
- Transitioned outsourced finance in-house (Sage)and saved £25k annual fees.
Interim Group Financial Controller
No 1. Traveller
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed day-to-day finance function to cover 15-month maternity leave.
- Improved staff communication which resulted in 15% sales growth to £3.6m.
- Strengthened scheduling and prevented £250k monthly of early payments.
- Accelerated £250k cash flow as debtor days decreased by 36% to 35 days.
- Spearheaded SAP implementation which automated billing and reporting.
- Supervised team of 4, that improved month-end delivery by 50% to 5 days.
Head of Finance
Money in Advance
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Teamed with the CEO to secure £2m seed and Series A funding from private investors and venture capital funds.
- Exceeded first year P&L and cash targets through strong cost control and ensuring loan defaults were under budget.
- Documented and annually updated financial procedures which ensured ongoing FCA regulation compliance.
- Devised KPI model that improved decision-making to help achieve targets.
- Launched longer-term products by creating accurate pricing models.
Education
ACA - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales
London01.1998
BCom - Accounting & Finance
University of Birmingham
Birmingham06.1994
Skills
- Strategy Planning and Execution
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Negotiation
- Financial Performance Analysis
- Business Modelling
- Cash Management
- Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros)
Websites
Timeline
Finance Director
Devono Property
07.2016 - 01.2025
Interim Group Financial Controller
No 1. Traveller
02.2015 - 04.2016
Head of Finance
Money in Advance
03.2012 - 11.2014
ACA - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales
BCom - Accounting & Finance
University of Birmingham
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