Chris Thomas

FD/CFO

Northern Home Counties

Chris Thomas In 60 Seconds

I have extensive CFO experience in a range of businesses from multi-national PLCs to PE backed start-ups across a range of sectors. I have supported growth strategies and business turnarounds and prepared businesses for exit. I ensure that Finance supports the achievement of business objectives through the development financial solutions appropriate to the size and complexity of the organisation.

Specialist Skills

Business Planning

Building plans and forecasts to deliver strategic objectives.

Management Information

Focusing on the metrics that really matter.

Profit Improvement

Delivering actions to improve business performance.

Strategic Thinker

Develops strategic options to meet long-term objectives.

Systems and Controls

Implements solutions appropriate to organisation.

Track Record Highlights

Held senior Finance positions with NatWest, Zurich FS, Old Mutual, Bank of America.

Designed and implemented a FP&A Function for newly created FTSE100 plc and operational planning and forecasting processes and systems.

CEO of Wasps and Wycombe Wanderers, supported the successful sale of both clubs.

Developed Finance team for Partnership Assurance, a VC backed start up.

Implemented a transparent pricing mechanism for the provision of banking services to TSB, following LBG’s divestment of the bank and provided financial support to the LBG negotiating team.

Sector Experience

Banking & Financial Services: Retail Banking, Asset Management, Credit Brokers

Insurance: Life, General and Speciality

Sport & Recreation: Professional Rugby and Football

Hospitality & Tourism: Conferencing and Events

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