Philip Lindsell
Director, Lindsell Business Solutions Ltd
A commercial CFO / Finance Director covering the full range of international financial management and corporate finance at PLC Board level. Concentrates on Private Equity backed and quoted companies. Strong track record in:
• Executing successful transition situations including restructuring & turnaround;
• Rectifying and rebuilding poorly performing finance functions;
• Constructing and optimising strategy & business plans;
• Negotiating and carrying through corporate transactions;
• Raising bank and private equity funding;
• Bringing rigour and clarity to international financial management and reporting.
See www.lindsell.biz
1997 - 2009I have carried out 12 assignments as Interim CFO in a wide variety of transition situations. See www.lindsell.biz
1996 - 1997Quoted £1.3 billion market capitalisation international group in advanced materials technology. Responsible to the Group Finance Director for group financial and management reporting and control
1990 - 1995Quoted £15 million market capitalisation international group providing specialist subsea engineering services and products to the offshore oil industry. Comprehensive financial and strategic management of the group; liaison with wide range of advisers; jointly represented the company to the city; identified, analysed and executed business development opportunities.
• Restructured the group, disposing of loss-making shipping operations and refocusing on core profitable activities. Jointly negotiated and completed M&A deals totalling £34 million;
• Completely reorganised and simplified financing arrangements, leading to improved banking relationships and better funding terms;
• Effected major improvements to group management reporting.
1989 - 1990Consultancy to the Energy, Water and Transport industries. Delivered practical solutions to clients on commercial and financial management issues.
1983 - 1989£30 million turnover subsidiary of the RTZ Group involved in offshore oil and gas exploration and production.
As Business Development Manager:
• Led a department of five which supported top management in all commercial matters;
• Very large scale contract negotiation (to £12 billion);
• Valuations of companies and assets for deal purposes.
As Chief Accountant:
• Responsible for all accounting/budgeting for the group and JVs operated on behalf of partners;
• Built up the accounting and budgeting departments from scratch including systems and staff.
1975 - 1983Carried out audits and special work. Qualified as chartered accountant and rose to manager.
