Finance Director, Accountant

Chris Collard FCCA

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Personal Profile

Dynamic and commercially driven Finance Director with a strong track record of leading global finance transformations, driving multimillion-pound growth initiatives, and building high-performance finance functions from the ground up. Proven ability to deliver sustainable value through innovative financial operating models, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration. Recognized for excellence in governance, financial controls, and business process optimization across diverse industries including BPO, healthcare, technology, and advertising.

Core Competencies

Finance Strategy & Transformation

P&L Ownership & Financial Governance

Global Delivery Leadership

Commercial & Contract Negotiation

Business Process Reengineering (P2P, O2C, R2R)

M&A Support & Divestiture Planning

System Implementations (SAP, ERP, CRM)

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership

Professional Experience

Finance Director

Accedo Care Ltd & Cloverley Properties Ltd 2017–2025

Specialist Care Home Provider

Spearheaded financial turnaround strategies to stabilize and grow operations.

Implemented industry best practices across governance and compliance frameworks.

Led P&L management across multiple UK sites, optimizing operational performance.

Directed property and facilities management functions, ensuring cost-effective delivery.

Strengthened business partnerships through strategic leadership and oversight.

Finance Transformation Director

The Hackett Group 2015–2017

Global consultancy for finance, IT, HR, and procurement transformation

Directed enterprise-wide digital finance initiatives including RPA and analytics.

Delivered benchmark-based operating model designs aligned with world-class standards.

Proprietor & Managing Director

Simplified Solutions (GSK Assignment) 2014–2015

Oversaw finance transformation for GSK, leading the Record-to-Report process.

Delivered BPO advisory services and operational enhancements.

Head of Account Management, UK

Xchanging 2012–2014

Global BPO, ITO & Procurement Services Provider

Managed multi-million-pound UK accounts, delivering strategic client engagement.

Led budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting initiatives.

Built governance frameworks and drove consistent best practice implementation.

Senior Director – Business Development & Solutions

Sutherland Global Services 2011–2012

Developed market-entry strategies and competitive positioning for BPO solutions.

Defined pricing models, commercials, and client-tailored service offerings.

AVP – FAO Solutions

Genpact 2010–2011

Led value-driven financial solution design across key international clients.

Built commercials and pricing strategies for major outsourcing deals.

Director – BPO F&A Lead Solution Architect

Hewlett Packard 2001–2010

Designed and delivered finance outsourcing models (P2P, O2C, R2R) across EMEA.

Directed HP’s $500M divestiture financial governance and transformation project.

Led SAP 4.7 implementation across EMEA, overseeing the full project life cycle.

Managed an 8-member team and broader project delivery resources.

European Project Manager

Young & Rubicam (WPP Group) 1999–2001

Led pan-European transformation of financial processes and CRM systems.

Delivered manpower planning and project management systems across EMEA.

European Financial Project Manager

Pitney Bowes Ltd 1996–1999

Established PMO and unified European finance policies aligned to US governance.

Led a £25M financial transformation with 45+ resources across Europe.

Provided SAP configuration and process enhancement leadership.

Financial Controller

Duncanson & Holt Europe Ltd 1994–1995

Directed all financial analysis, reporting, and statutory submissions.

Financial Accountant

Henderson Administration PLC 1990–1994

Led financial reporting and group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes.

Supported HQ finance strategy and supervised accounting teams.

Qualifications

Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA)

BSc in Accounting & Finance

References

Available upon request.

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