Justine Dowds

FD/CFO

North West Lancashire

Justine Dowds In 60 Seconds

A commercial Chartered Accountant with 25 years of senior finance leadership experience for PLC’s and high growth SME’s. A strategic thinker with the vision and creativity to support entrepreneurs looking to drive growth. I use technology to design systems that deliver accessible, accurate and timely information, ensuring business decisions are based on solid financial insights.

Specialist Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

By building comprehensive financial plans we can accurately predict future outcomes, and effectively allocate resources to optimise performance.

Profit Improvement

Leveraging my analytical skills and business acumen I identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance operational efficiencies, and maximise revenue generation, ultimately driving overall profitability.

Strategic Thinker

I anticipate market trends, identify opportunities, and formulate effective strategies that position organisations for long-term success.

Technology Evangelist

I am passionate about the transformative power of simple, cost effective technology.

Analytics Wizard

Developing financial models to turn your data into a strategic advantage.

Track Record Highlights

Prepared business for exit, maximising value through balancing revenue streams. Ensuring all departments were prepared for due diligence, managing end to end process on behalf of owner.

Designed and implemented accounting, forecasting, and commercial systems for new start-up. Supported rapid growth to £6.5m t/o with 42 staff.

Advisor and confidant to SME’s owners. Guiding sales and investment decisions using data from the implemented systems, and ensuring choices align to the business strategy.

As MD, designed and implemented new client contracts, HR, CRM and ISO27001 systems. Developed DR and BCP strategies, reviewed and managed IT security.

Management of banking relationships, raising finance, ongoing reporting and covenant management, negotiating early settlement on covenant breached loans.

Sector Experience

Technology, Media & Telecoms: IT Managed Services

Property & Real Estate: Property Investment and Development

Banking & Financial Services: Family Office, portfolio investment strategies, assets/wealth management

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Aviation

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