Jim Crooks

FD/CFO

Severn Valley & Oxford

Jim Crooks In 60 Seconds

Prioritising the delivery of outstanding customer service and creating positive team environments, I harness the skills and experience acquired as a founder, MD and CFO of SMEs to help entrepreneurial businesses. Balanced, analytical, creative and pragmatic, I can navigate challenging environments and situations, create structure and help you to achieve your business and personal goals.

Specialist Skills

Raising Funds

Managed relationships with banks, investors and other stakeholders.

Business Planning

Delivered effective business plans and strategies.

Leadership

Formed and led motivated, high-performing senior teams.

Profit Improvement

Led consistent profit improvement across a variety of businesses.

M&A Specialist

Negotiated and delivered an MBO and several acquisitions.

Track Record Highlights

Consistently delivered profit and cash flow improvements through the execution of effective business strategies.

Arranged complex secured loan facilities and closely managed cashflow, enabling the survival of a business.

Led the design and build of new and efficient business systems across many environments.

Negotiated the purchase and managed the integration and subsequent stabilisation of a national multi site business.

As a co-founder, led a VC-backed buy in / buy out involving five acquisitions, raising £20m equity and loan finance.

Sector Experience

Technology, Media & Telecoms: Renewables (SaaS)

Services: B2B Fire and Security

Retail & Consumer Products: Motorcycle retail

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