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 "A commercially-focused accounting advisor, I can take complex technical accounting requirements and apply them to client specific scenarios in a user-friendly and commercial way."

I lead our CFO solutions financial reporting team. I bring over 25 years of experience advising clients on the challenging and complex issues arising from transactions, business decisions, and regulatory changes. With a naturally commercial mindset, I listen to my clients so that I fully understand their needs.  

Simplification is my speciality – whether that’s simplifying your group structure to reduce costs or minimise risk, pre-deal reorganisations to affect a transaction, or post-deal reorganisations to maximise synergies and efficiencies. Intercompany rationalisations and cash extraction projects are also key areas of focus. This type of work requires me to be closely aligned with my colleagues in tax and I’m passionate about providing clients with the full suite of services they need to achieve their commercial objectives. 

When I’m not working on a restructuring, I’m advising clients on the amendments to FRS 102 – focusing on revenue recognition and leases, inputting to purchase price allocations, and advising on ad hoc queries, including acquisition accounting, foreign exchange, or share-based payments.

When not at work, I’m providing a taxi service to my eight year old daughter, going to the gym or just catching up with friends. I love to travel and share new experiences with my daughter, and we attend several festivals each summer to try out new activities and listen to live music.

Qualifications
  • FCA (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
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