Justin Burnett In 60 Seconds

Highly commercial and strategic Chartered Accountant with a proven track record of managing businesses through change in start-up, high growth and turnaround environments. I enjoy applying my business planning, performance management and corporate finance expertise to scale high-potential businesses. I am passionate about ESG investment and the transitions that this funding will deliver.

Specialist Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Defining financial and non-financial targets and accountabilities.

Corporate Finance

Due diligence, financial modeling, valuations & corporate transactions.

Management Information

Defining and delivering the measures that really matter.

Cash flow Improvement

Managing the real drivers of profits and working capital.

Business Planning

Translating strategy into actionable, measurable plans.

Track Record Highlights

  • Launched & managed 3 separate start-ups through to sustainable operation and, in some instances, with exit achieved.
  • Managed the investment in a wind farm development, through construction to operation, and ultimately achieving a triple digit IRR on exit.
  • Introduced and led a structured performance management process for a PE-backed consumer finance group which doubled organic profits over 2 years.
  • Led multiple due diligence projects as CFO, resulting in 3 successful acquisitions and 2 joint ventures. Led delivery of synergies of over £10m.
  • Managed funding relationships across 6 subsidiaries with complex funding vehicles and multiple credit lines during the Global Financial Crisis.
  • Served as Director on Multiple Boards in Private and Private Equity environments since 2007.

Sector Experience

  • Mining, Resources & Energy: Renewable energy including development, construction, investment & asset mgt
  • Banking & Financial Services: ESG investing, consumer finance and banking
  • Engineering: Electrical engineering for hyperscale data centers and renewable energy plants
  • Services: Professional services, and asset management
  • Technology, Media & Telecoms: SAAS, media technology platforms
  • Construction: Infrastructure construction

What's next?

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