Paul Piccirillo

Experience

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  BDO LLP

  Sept 2000 - Jan 2008

  In 2008 BDO Stoy Hayward was the UK's fifth biggest accountancy practice with turnover of £342m and operating profit of £68m. It focused on advising growing businesses, featured in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For and won M&A Accountancy Firm of the Year Award in 2007 and 2008. The Corporate Finance Advisory Team focused on mid-market buy and sell side transactions with market values between £5-200m• Advised on both buy and sell side transactions, utilising valuable analytical, project management and technical skills• Managed diverse range of stakeholders through high pressured and complex transactions • Transactions were often highly involved, requiring optimal project and people management skills. The role necessitated an in-depth understanding of the client, their business and their requirements• Assisted client management teams with company valuations, exit reviews, the identification of buyers and managed the buy and sale process• Produced business plans, financial models, and advised on deal structures, negotiating with vendors, potential investors and lenders, debt advisory and covenant setting• Managed the transaction process, being the first point of contact for all parties, driving the timetable through to completion• Deal origination, pitching, networking and maintaining client relationships• Highly diversified client base in the business services, retail and leisure sectors. Notable transactions included Kurt Geiger, The Groucho Club and TM Lewin Show less

  • Corporate Finance Assistant Director

    Sept 2004 - Jan 2008

  • Business Assurance Manager

    Sept 2000 - Sept 2004
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  Women Like Us

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

  Freelance Consultant + Interim Head of Finance

  WLU is a multi award-winning social business that helps to create and encourage part-time, flexible work for women re-entering the workforce. The company generated £1.5m+ of revenue, employed 40+ staff and assisted approximately 800 clients per year. It received support from many high profile organisations including JP Morgan and PwC • Worked with Directors to review the existing business model and assessed the financial viability of key departments and revenue streams, as well as how to increase operational efficiency• Worked with Directors on organisational structure review, working towards more effective communication and integration between teams • Managed part of the contract division during a period of reorganisation, creating departmental change, while also delivering the on-going operational targets • Reviewed and implemented new reporting procedures and reports • Developed new company KPIs, including Social Return on Investment (SROI), which was key to demonstrating the organisation's impact to funders • Redesigned the external bidding system, to allow for more effective and timely bid production • Implemented a new chart of accounts and management reporting, allowing for timely, accurate and effective reporting to management and funders• Produced monthly management accounts, board reports, VAT returns and year-end statutory accounts • Hired, trained, developed and managed staff, with six members of staff directly reporting to me Show less

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  Red Ochre

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

  Business Mentor on Ready to Grow Scheme

  The Ready to Grow Scheme was a capacity building and business support programme for social enterprises led by Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities in London. I supported the MDs in the development of their business plans and funding proposal. This included bringing clarity to the societal impact and how it was measured, as well as ensuring that the enterprise was financial sustainable.

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  Triyoga uk

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2013

  Finance Director

  Triyoga is Europe's leading yoga and Wellness Company, operating four centres across London. Triyoga collects revenues of £5m+ a year from a variety of income streams including retail, employs 40+ people, rents space to 200+ providers and has 200,000+ client visits a year• Working closely with the MD and management team to drive continuous business improvements by providing both financial and commercial analysis as well as strategic decision making• Business development, including the cultivation of new income streams and review of acquisition opportunities • Monitoring company performance, including production of all management and board information• Development of five year growth plan, including business plan, financial forecast, competitor analysis, strategic options review and fundraising • Director of Therapy and Pilates Department (20% of overall income). Responsible for establishing and delivering the department's strategy, managing 2 staff members and 100 contractors• Reviewing and enhancing accounting systems to facilitate accurate, timely and relevant reporting across all areas of the business• Identifying and implementing process improvements across the business to lower costs and create time efficiencies• Managing of all audit, tax and statutory requirements• Tax planning, including review of key VAT structure • Managing the development of three members of staff including recruitment, training, performance management and coaching• Board member and company secretary Show less

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  London Medical

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

  Head of Finance

  London Medical is a private medical clinic based in comfortable, state-of-the-art premises in London's most prestigious medical district. With over 70 consultants and some of the most advanced diagnostic outpatient facilities in the country, it delivers the highest standards of patient care and offer an extensive range of diagnostic services and treatments. London Medical's key specialism is it's diabetes care, offering the only place for joined-up head-to-toe diabetes care in the UK. See more at: http://www.londonmedical.co.ukhttp://www.londondiabetes.com Show less

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  ICAEW

  Jan 2015 - now

  Leadership Coach and Mentor

  Coach and mentor on the ICAEW's leadership programme (Network of Finance Leaders)https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/academy/leadership-development-programmes

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  Jump In Trampoline & Adventure Parks

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Consultant

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Finance Director

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2018
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  The School of Life

  Feb 2017 - now

  Board Advisor | Business Coach
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  Paul Piccirillo

  Jan 2019 - now

  Business Coach I Board Adviser I Executive Coach
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  Kare Knowledgeware

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  Portfolio CFO (Exit, acquired by Dialpad)

  Built on Google Cloud, Kare was a multi award winning Contact Centre AI platform. Clients included some of the world's leading brands in Big Pharma, Insurance, CPG and Digital Natives.2021 - Successful Exit 2021 (acquired by Dialpad)2020 - Top 10 Customer Experience Companies | CIO Review2019 - Best Innovation in Deep Learning | AI Summit

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  Crikle

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Board Advisor

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Portfolio CFO

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2024
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  Scaling Up Coaches

  Mar 2022 - now

  Certified Scaling Up Coach
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  Canvas

  Mar 2023 - now

  Board Advisor I Business Coach
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  Green Source Organics

  Apr 2023 - now

  Board Advisor I Business Coach
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  Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK

  Feb 2024 - now

  Growth Expert

  https://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/UK/