ABOUT ME

CIMA qualified senior finance professional with extensive post-qualification experience across small, medium, and large organisations. Commercially strong, technically sound, and highly collaborative with a proven track record of operating at senior levels. Skilled in building and developing finance teams, processes, and controls while delivering insightful reporting and commercial support to drive business performance.

LOOKING FOR

A senior finance leadership role where he can bring his experience in building finance functions, improving processes, and supporting growth. Open to opportunities in both established businesses and scale-up environments.

IMPORTANT TO ME

• Working in a business where he can make a real impact and add value.
• A role that combines hands-on delivery with strategic input.
• Being part of a leadership team where collaboration, trust, and accountability are valued.

INTERESTS

Mark enjoys building and leading finance teams, designing strong processes and controls, and supporting businesses through growth, transformation, and transactions. He also has a strong interest in developing financial systems and reporting to improve efficiency and decision-making.

SKILLS

Leadership & Team Development: Built and led high-performing finance teams, embedding positive culture and strong controls.

Financial Management: Management accounts, board reporting, statutory accounts, cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and compliance.

Commercial Finance: Business partnering, P&L ownership, investment appraisal, due diligence, and supporting M&A transactions.

Systems Expertise: SAP, Oracle, Sun, Sage, Business Central, Xero, Power BI, Cognos, Jet Reporting, MS Office suite.

Process Improvement: Implementing new finance systems, increasing automation, and designing forecasting and reporting models.

Governance & Compliance: Audit management, Ofgem reporting, taxation compliance, and risk management.

WORKING PREFERENCES

• Available immediately
• Salary expectation: around £80,000 per annum.
• Open to roles where he can combine hands-on finance leadership with strategic business support.

If you are interested in this candidate, please get in touch with the team at Debbie Burbage Recruitment by emailing debbie@debbieburbage.co.uk