Richard Ainsworth Morris
About
An accomplished, innovative, commercially-astute Financial Controller, experienced in FMCG, Manufacturing and Engineering, Housewares and Furniture Retail, Food Retail and General Retail, Financial Services Technology and Professional Services, Hospitality and Hotels, Corporate and Global Sectors in the EU and the Americas. Strong reputation for accuracy in reporting, with the business sense to translate financial data into meaningful and valuable insight improving overall business decision-making Collaborative and consultative leadership approach without apportioning blame for team errors, engaging with employees and stakeholders and third parties delivering fit for purpose financial reporting, planning and forecasting Experienced in driving change management, business transformation, functional transformation, integration financial management, cost control, realisation of shareholder value working with Private Equity backed businesses UK Qualified Accountant with an MBA with a pragmatic approach to applying best practice, problem solving Corporate Governance and Compliance. Key Skills and Capabilities Finance and IT Dept. Leadership and Management Business Planning & Strategy Development Budget Management & Financial Control, P&L Finance Systems and Solutions Year End Reporting, Statutory Reporting, Accounts HR, Facilities and Operational Leadership Group Consolidation and Reporting Packs IT Systems Providers, Vendors & 3rd Parties Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Technology Evaluation, Review & Selection Full Project Lifecycle Management & Delivery 3rd Party, Vendor & Supplier Management Business Cases and Benefits Realisation Corporate Governance, Compliance & Controlling Business Process Re-engineering & Delivery Stakeholder Management and Engagement Team Leadership and Team Management Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Effective Communication & Presentation Skills Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Work Experience
CFO
Large private family office with strong interests in Retail, Financial Services, Mining.
Finance Director
UK homewares and Furniture retailer, PE Supported. Implementing controls, meaningful monthly reporting detailed product analysis, Inventory control.
Interim IPO CFO
Developed new reporting systems, worked alongside NOMADS and Reporting Accounts to List the Business on London AIMS.
Interim Financial and IT Consultant
Responsible for daily reconciliation of £30 billion and reporting to the Actuaries, worked with the Actuaries to implement new system.
Interim M&A Integration Consultant
Integrated new acquired US electricity generator and disposed of mobile phone operations.
EMEA Controller
International food retailer and hospitality business. Setup and staffed Geneva SSC, migrated systems from UK and Kentucky, inventory control, financial reporting.
Interim Senior Director Finance and EMEA Controller
Responsible for a team of 30, monthly financial reporting with detailed product analysis and inventory management.
Interim SSC Financial Consultant
Leadership of a team of 100+ qualified and semi qualified staff, meaningful monthly reporting across Europe, USA and China for 1900 retail outlets.
HTS Global Head of Finance, Reporting and Quality
Responsible for successful worldwide delivery of financial reporting Compliance with Insolvency II and Basel II. Led a team of 64 in 26 different countries.
Controller
Imperial Tobaccos largest single Manufacturing Plant, with a wholesale turnover of US$ 2.5 billion. Responsible for financial leadership, resolution of tax mis reporting.
Interim Financial Controller
Hospitality and Hotels start-up. Responsible for setting up new accounting system P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Reporting, Supply Chain Management for Hotels.
Non-Executive Finance Director
Professional Services and Hi-Tech start-up. Responsible for accounting, control and reporting and leadership of a small team.