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Richard Doar In 60 Seconds
I’m a highly commercial CFO with hands-on experience in privately-owned and investor-backed companies. I have an extensive background with Deloitte in Audit and Corporate Finance/M&A advising SMEs. I’ve been a CFO/Financial Director since 2017 in high-growth SMEs as well as those undergoing restructuring / turnaround. I have broad sector exposure working with both UK and international businesses.
Specialist Skills
Exit Planning
Helping businesses prepare for and complete business sales, maximising value by optimising EBITDA and other value drivers.
M&A Specialist
Extensive Corporate Finance / M&A experience, working on business disposals and acquisitions, including detailed due diligence.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Building and developing integrated forecast models, including scenario planning.
Management Information
Improving the quality of MI and analysis, and introducing relevant KPIs to be tracked on a monthly basis.
Cash Flow Improvement
Optimising cash flow, introducing short and medium term cash flow forecasting and tactical measures to increase cash flow.
Track Record Highlights
- Completed two successful exits - both into and out of private equity portfolios.
- Completed multiple multi-million £ acquisitions, due diligence and necessary fundraising.
- Built and developed highly capable finance teams, having often been the first CFO/FD in a business.
- Improved corporate governance through the introduction of regular Board meetings and Board packs.
- Introduced detailed financial models and medium range trading forecasts to businesses for the first time.
Sector Experience
- Technology, Media & Telecoms: SaaS
- Banking & Financial Services: Commercial Banking
- Hospitality & Tourism: Hotels and Caravan Parks
- Retail & Consumer Products: Retail
- Services: Education
- Healthcare: Life Sciences, Care Homes
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Wholesale and Distribution
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