Financial Controller

• A highly seasoned Financial Controller with over 15 years of expertise, specialising in the real estate sector.
• Led the complete rebuild of a core finance function during a period of transition, hiring and structuring a high-performing team for optimal efficiency.
• Successfully managed due diligence for a significant merger, ensuring seamless integration and alignment of teams and processes.
• Oversaw a complex refinancing post-merger, securing essential capital to support continued business growth and stability.
• Achieved consistent debt collection rates with minimal bad debt through restructuring and enhanced collection processes.
• Built a best-in-class finance team to support ambitious growth targets, expanding the team substantially within a short timeframe.
• Implemented new accounting and procurement systems, significantly improving financial operations and controls.
• Developed and executed a robust risk control framework, enhancing compliance and reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Led the successful completion of consecutive year-end audits, achieving a clean audit record and strengthening financial transparency.
• Spearheaded a major capital-raising programme, engaging with external stakeholders and managing rigorous due diligence processes.