A srategically minded Chartered Certified Accountant with over 30 years senior finance experience, with over 20 years as a Finance Director within fast growing owner-managed SMEs. Prior to that, spent ten years in senior finance positions in blue chip leisure and retail industries. Has a proven record of fund-raising with successful flotations on both full and AIM markets, bank re-financing packages, securing venture capital, seed funding, EIS business angel investors and grant funding. Also a crisis management specialist with cash flow management skills, HMRC and supplier negotiations and pre-pack administration experience. Broad-ranging commercial and team-building skills with a pragmatic approach to enhancing performance. Excellent leadership qualities and an experienced communicator. Seeking part-time interim position.