Mark Rowlinson

FD/CFO

North & West Yorkshire

Mark Rowlinson In 60 Seconds

I am an accomplished Finance Director and MD with over 30 years of experience in leading and transforming finance and business functions across various sectors. I have led Finance and Operational teams in high growth start-ups, SMEs and large multi-national businesses. As a trusted thought partner my real passion lies in helping entrepreneurs and SMEs achieve their full potential.

Specialist Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Successful Start up and SME business plans, 4 year rolling plans achieving planned growth.

Leadership

Developed company visions, enhancing culture, inspiring buy in from all employees.

Profit Improvement

Achieved 85% revenue growth and 65% increase in operating profit in first six years as MD/FD.

Strategic Thinker

30 years of leadership directing key strategic and financial initiatives designed to generate revenue, profit, and continuous improvement.

Financial Operations

Directed Finance teams across several sectors, SMEs to Multinationals.

Track Record Highlights

Re-modelled supply chain logistics following Brexit successfully minimising tariff costs, VAT exposure and reducing delivery times to the EU. Also established new legal entity in the Netherlands.

Senior role in the successful acquisition of a German complementary company. Directed European side of due diligence, financial analyses and tax consultants, and helped negotiate the terms and purchase agreements.

Identified SMEs funding position and ensured future capital and legal requirements were met. Tightly managed cash flow: approved all purchases including capital to ensure minimum inventory levels without service interruptions. Designed pricing policy and project appraisal.

Ran European finance department in the successful implementation (on schedule and within budget) of worldwide SAP-ERP System with minimal outside consulting support.

Established accounting and reporting functions in regional offices within Europe. Included detailed examination of ‘permanent establishment’ rules and a formal agency commission agreement between UK, German and French legal entities.

Sector Experience

Services: Engineering Consultancy, IT Consultancy

Technology, Media & Telecoms: Precision Optics, IT services

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Global Distribution

Not for Profit: Charitable Trust

Retail & Consumer Products: B2C optical components

Engineering: Optical Engineering, Railway Consulting Engineering

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