Chris Burton-Brown
Chris is a Chartered Accountant, although he’ll be the first to tell you that’s the least interesting thing about him. A proud father of two, he has successfully navigated the challenges of parenthood and now enjoys watching both children forge their own careers. When not working with clients, Chris can usually be found attempting to stay active — playing hockey when his back allows, running when his knees permit, golfing when he can find his ball, and cycling whenever his bike is in working order. His self-deprecating humour and practical outlook make him a valued adviser and great company in equal measure.
Experience
- Publishing: magazines and local newspapers (both with advertising emphasis), professional and academic (where content is king)
- Software – development using agile technology
- Business services – including 24/7 helpdesk
- Web hosting – high volume consumer sites with 1.8m page impressions daily
- Home care agency for elderly and vulnerable
- Formal menswear shop (both hire and retail)
Specialism
- Developing business strategies to grow top and bottom lines.
- Preparing 5 year business plans with sensitivities around key variables.
- Reviewing and streamline existing financial practices and controls.
- Implementing management information reporting in easy to understand format.
- Interpreting monthly management accounts for non-financial owner/managers
- Writing business plans for potential acquisitions and divestments.
- Co-ordinate due diligence activities and subsequent integration.
- Reviewing sales invoicing policies in order to accelerate cash collection.
- Developing and monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators.
- Recommending future finance resourcing requirements, and recruitment and development of existing finance people.
- Supporting fund raising activities for both debt and equity.
What clients say
“I now feel in control of where the company is going.”
“You have had an enormous impact in so many ways, not least in keeping me sane and tempering some of my more gloomy moments!”
“Came across as very competent and a safe pair of hands.”
“I’m so pleased to have found you!”
“Presented in a friendly, engaging and professional manner that made things easy to understand.”
“It was great to see such a well-structured and written business plan.”