Paul Lancaster

Experience

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  Jennings Johnson

  Dec 1984 - Apr 2001

  Partner

  A Top 50 Audit & Accounting firm with over 120 staff, responsibilities as Audit Partner included: preparation and sign-off of audit files, recruitment and training of staff, leading presentations and seminars, and contributions as a Board member.

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  Tenon PLC

  Apr 2001 - Dec 2005

  Director of Technical Solutions

  Audit Director, responsible for audit of listed PLC's, large manufacturing companies, marine insurance companies, and professional service partnerships.Responsible for a team of over 30 audit professionals, the role of Director required building relationships with banks and solicitors, negotiating fees with clients, cross-selling financial services and outsourcing, and presentations to clients.Business projects managed include the introduction of a firm wide computer audit system and the successful integration of Jennings Johnson into the UK's first quoted Audit & Accountancy firm. Show less

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  G O'Brien & Sons Ltd

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2015

  Financial Director

  Financial Director for the Obrien Group of businesses, comprising demolition and waste management. A proven track record delivering results, turnover increased by a multiple of over seven times, and profit by a multiple of over twenty times.Responsibilities included: preparation of group statutory accounts for submission to external auditors, presentation and critical evaluation of management accounts and KPI's to the Board, liaising with Banks to support working capital, and ensure on-going compliance with financial governance.Business projects managed include: migration of computer software from Sage Line 50 to Sage 200, successful transfer to offsite hosting of the computer network, and the acquisition and integration of five businesses. Show less

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  Fine Wine Works

  Feb 2015 - now

  Finance Director

  Initially the remit was for an interim FD to support improving the accounting function and bringing reporting up-to-date. Following a strategic review, the role has developed, providing further support in holistic business planning as a member of the senior management team, consolidation of corporate entities and developing more robust accounting practices.

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  Lancaster Accountants Ltd

  Jan 2016 - now

  Financial Consultant, Co-Founder

  Providing Accounting and Consultancy advice to small and medium sized enterprises.

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  Elm EV

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2016

  Finance Director

  Following a strategic review of the accounting function, new systems and reconciliation's have been implemented. Management Information has been improved, allowing accurate and timely presentation to Directors at Board Meetings.Relationships with financial services firms have been strengthened, managing liquidity and on-going financial requirements.

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  Elmtronics

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2022

  • Non Executive Director

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Finance Director

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2021
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  Swarm

  Mar 2023 - now

  Non Executive Director