Jim Laslett In 60 Seconds

I am a commercially minded CIMA qualified accountant. I have acquired a broad range of FD/CFO experience in various business sectors, from manufacturing to retail companies, both large and small. Having worked in entrepreneurial owner managed businesses for some years, I am fully aware of the challenges that face growing businesses and how to help overcome them.

Specialist Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Built extensive budgets and forecasting tools.

Business Planning

Provided guidance and support in producing detailed plans and financial budgets, consistent with the operation's strategic direction.

Management Information

Developed meaningful, relevant and timely information for owners and other stakeholders.

Profit Improvement

Experience in building strong banking relationships.

Exit Planning

Helped several entrepreneurs successfully sell or merge their businesses.

Track Record Highlights

  • Served as an FD/CFO for a wide variety of ambitious businesses.
  • Have been a trusted advisor of choice for several businesses since joining the CFO Centre in 2015.
  • Have helped a number of businesses successfully sell or merge.
  • Carried out a demanding interim FD role for 4 months at short notice and helped to recruit and handover to a permanent candidate.
  • Built a strong banking relationship for a client in a financially testing time.

Sector Experience

  • Agriculture & Farming: Products and services for farmers
  • Property & Real Estate: Estate agency & lettings
  • Manufacturing & Transport Logistics
  • Retail & Consumer Products

What's next?

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