Richard Doar

FD/CFO

Derby & Nottingham

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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