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Stephen Barton In 60 Seconds
A driven and focussed CFO and Finance Director, who has worked closely with entrepreneurial CEOs and driven the agenda of businesses from start-up through to mature growth. I have extensive experience on a multi-sector basis including project management, corporate finance, budget control and operational leadership. A talented senior level professional who thrives on change and transformation. I enjoy working with inspiring business leaders in the South East, from Farnham to Brighton, and Kingston upon Thames.
Specialist Skills
Analytics Wizard
Identifying trends to support strategic decisons.
Management Information
Identifying and implementing key performance indicators.
Exit Planning
Preparing businesses for exit and managing the sale.
Business Planning
Planning for growth and business threats.
Raising Funds
Equity through to debt.
Track Record Highlights
- Assisted a technology start up from initial seed funding through to successful exit over a 10 year period.
- Guided small and medium business through stages of growth and ensured adequate funding and management reporting.
- Prepared business for exit to maximise value, supported price negotiations and led legal process to completion.
- Assisted a number of start ups with initial rounds of funding and to identify partners in finance, sales and marketing to aid growth.
- Led implementation of new ERP systems and introducing key performance measurements.
- Introduced funding models for B2B and B2C business to enhance sales proposition.
- Identified failing strategies in companies based on data and assisted in turn around plans.
Sector Experience
- Construction
- Retail & Consumer Products: Online Furniture, Consumable Foods
- Technology, Media & Telecoms: SAAS solutions
- Human Resources & Recruitment
- Banking & Financial Services: Insurance
- Construction: Fit outs
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