Mike Thompson
Mike is a Chartered Certified Accountant with an MBA from Durham University and a Certificate in Business Analytics from Columbia Business School. When not supporting clients, Mike can often be found exploring another corner of the world between roles, satisfying a passion for travel and new experiences. Proudly bilingual in both English and Geordie, he brings a blend of analytical rigour, good humour and down-to-earth practicality to everything he does.
Experience
- Technology and Software
- Financial services
- Media
- Publishing
- Retail
- Archaeology
- Fine Art
Specialism
- Acting on the root causes of poor financial and operational performance
- Removing low/no value administration costs.
- Overhauling financial reporting to deliver the “single source of truth.”
- Improving EBITDA and optimising cash.
- Leading Investor Readiness and DD programs to successful Exits (3).
- Designing integrated multi-currency cashflow modelling for valuation, acquisitions and exits.
- Forging strong business partnerships and stakeholder relations.
- Upskilling teams and designing company-wide best practice processes for financial and operational excellence.
What clients say
“Delivered amazing financial clarity to the business, proving a solid partner to me both financially and commercially”.
“Has an amazing ability to grasp the complexities of a business and shape its future direction”.
“Is not restricted to the financial areas, adding value across the business”.
“It’s like a fog has lifted.”
“Brought a valuable service to the directors, bringing strong ICT skills and the ability to get the best from people at all levels.”