Philip Dixon
Phil combines decades of financial experience with a genuine enthusiasm for making the most of life beyond the office. A proud father of three grown-up children, he enjoys a wide range of pursuits including golf, fishing, cycling and horseracing, where his talents as an owner have been somewhat less successful than his abilities as a spectator. A qualified Day Skipper with a passion for sailing holidays, Phil is equally happy on the water or exploring the countryside on long walks with his partner and Ruby, their Springer Spaniel. Having spent most of his life in London and Cambridgeshire, he is a relatively recent convert to the delights of rural Derbyshire living
Experience
- CFO of FinTech – Investment & Savings Platform – PE backed early-stage business – cost cutting – business reorganisation (IT) and a series of fundraisings.
- COO & Business Manager US owned European Investment Bank
- Co-Founder of Boutique Corporate Advisory Firm – specialist in Biotech, MedTech and Renewables
- Sale of Corporate Advisory Firm to Global Investment Bank
- European CFO of Financial Institution managing teams in 4 locations (including 3 overseas)
- Finance Director of UK Stockbroker – responsible for integration on UK / Overseas business post-acquisition.
Specialism
- Developing financial strategy, prepare business plans and forecasts
- Taking responsibility for financial management (cost control, commercial contracts)
- Implementing better MI and accounting systems
- Integrating projects, business reorganisation, including post-acquisition
- Implementing an annual budget process and regular reforecasts
- Developing pitch documents (narrative and financial analysis) for fundraisings
- Working capital management and cashflow planning
- Developing KPI’s appropriate to the size and scale of activities and implement appropriate Financial Controls
- Managing tax led projects, successful R&D tax claims, VAT, Transfer Pricing
- Recruiting, mentor and develop staff, building high performance and productive finance teams with an emphasis on creating a collaborative team culture.
What clients say
“I would recommend Phil highly for his strategic thinking and ability to build and manage teams. He was key in establishing a first-class finance, operations and regulatory function enabling the company to operate in a highly regulated environment.”
“Phil was a calm and considered presence and I appreciated his contribution around the board table. Throughout his time with the company, managing team members as well as the numbers, he added considerable value.”
“Phil is both inquisitive and keen to help, he mentored staff and helped them achieve their full potential.”