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Stephen Ayres

Stephen is an experienced part-time CFO who has spent 20 years supporting SMEs to improve both operationally and financially.

Stephen has a Degree in Statistics from the University of Southampton and is a Chartered Accountant (qualifying with KPMG).  He spent his early career in senior M&A and finance roles within Rolls Royce before becoming a divisional director at a private equity-backed international technology and healthcare group, growing group revenues from £25m to £250m in 6 years. 

 

He has spent the last 20 years supporting SMEs as a flexible FD to improve both operationally and financially and to strategically develop and grow before ultimately achieving a successful exit. He has a consultative leadership style and a track record of building strong teams. 

 

During this time Stephen has gained significant international experience, particularly in the USA, China and Europe  

 

Stephen also has strong financial analysis, problem-solving and change management skills. He enjoys grasping a range of business issues and resolving them. 

Expertise

  • Biotech, Life Science and Pharma
  • Manufacturing and Engineering
  • Technology

Specialism

  • Building finance function
  • Business modelling
  • Business process improvement
  • Business transformation and turnaround
  • Commercial
  • Corporate finance
  • International Expansion
  • Investor Relations
  • M&A
  • Preparation for exit
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • System implementation
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