Chris Sparkes

FD/CFO

Bristol

Chris Sparkes In 60 Seconds

I am a highly motivated senior Finance executive with 20 years experience at Board level. Strategic planning and responsibility for all financial aspects of the business in various FD roles. I have also been a Pensions trustee. I have worked with The CFO Centre for 5 years helping a number of businesses improving performance, reporting and governance as well as coaching and mentoring the Finance team.

Specialist Skills

Profit Improvement

Continuous challenge and improvement.

Executive Coaching

Mentoring and coaching at all levels in the Finance teams.

Systems and Controls

Implementation of new systems and improved processes.

Business Planning

Produced strategic business plans and detailed budgets and forecasts.

Management Information

Improved KPIs and reporting narrative.

Track Record Highlights

Served as FD in a number of fast moving and challenging businesses.

Successfully implemented new systems for a number of clients.

Improved processes and reporting and governance in a number of businesses.

Managed relationships with external professional advisors on behalf of clients.

Mentored and coached members of the Finance teams in order to broaden and improve capability.

Sector Experience

Engineering

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Technology, Media & Telecoms

Government & Defence

Services

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