Helen Abbott

FD/CFO

North & West Yorkshire

Helen Abbott In 60 Seconds

I have over 30 years’ experience across global blue-chips in financial services, telco, retail, travel and more, and the start-up, exponential growth and management of SME businesses, working as both an MD and FD. I combine financial acumen with a broad base understanding of large teams and budgets, operational, marketing, sales, HR and business development experience.

Specialist Skills

Business Planning

Identifying and articulating Goals and Objectives and creating the blueprints to guide the company's future growth.

Budgeting & Forecasting

A forward thinking approach to ensuring that the budget is a dynamic tool, and reflects the objectives and strategic intent of a business.

Strategic Thinker

Growth v profitability, long term v short term priorities, anticipating market trends and the competition whilst understanding the company's capabilities and growth levers.

Management Information

Detailed analysis from scenario planning to profit margin analysis helps a company to prepare and pivot quickly when necessary by providing insights into potential futures.

Profit Improvement

The efficient management of resources to maximise net income, focusing on cost control, price optimisation and operational efficiency.

Track Record Highlights

Turnaround roles, stemming losses and creating solid foundations for renewed growth.

Mentoring visionary leaders to focus and strategise for their business.

Start up Decks and financials prepared for VC rounds, forecasting and budgetary experience.

Maximising both top and Bottom line double digit Growth in one year by introducing targeted sales discounts and granular analysis for the best opportunity to gain full price sales.

Managing business case capital investments and approvals and implementing robust budgetary control.

Thorough understanding of KPI metrics to enhance an e-commerce business.

Sector Experience

Retail & Consumer Products: E-Commerce, particularly in fashion and beauty sectors

Technology, Media & Telecoms: Telecoms and SaaS

Services Professional Services, mentoring and business coaching

Unlock Your Business’s Potential – Schedule Your Free Discovery Call

No Commitment, Just Insight.
Gain a Fresh Financial Perspective from a CFO.

First name*
Last name*
Company*
Email address*
Phone number
How can we help?*
To learn more about working with us, visit Join the Team Alternatively, let us how we can help, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
Tell us more
Terms of service*
The CFO Centre UK
Your privacy is paramount to us. We'll use your personal information solely to manage your account and deliver the services and products you've asked for. With your permission, we'd also love to keep you updated on offerings and content we believe might interest you. Please indicate below if you’re open to hearing from us:
- I agree to receive other communications from CFO Centre
Handling Your Data with Care
To provide the content you've requested, we must safely store and handle your personal information. For your authorisation to do so, simply check the box below:
- I consent to The CFO Centre storing and processing my personal information for the outlined purposes.
You can opt out of our communications at any time. For details on unsubscribing, understanding our privacy practices, and our dedication to your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.