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Steve Knott

Steve Knott

An innovative & commercially astute CFO / FD

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Cambridge, Cambridge District, CambridgeshireMember since July 17, 2023
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Extensive experience across highly competitive B2B, B2C, pharmaceutical, aquaculture & service sectors - manufacturing, sales and R&D

Internationally experienced, with diverse experience of the UK, Europe, USA and the Far East.

ACMA-qualified, with in-depth knowledge of applying best practice methods, frameworks and controls.

Commercially astute, capable of translating financial data into valuable commentary and business insight.

Collaborative approach to successful P&L financial leadership, engaging with business stakeholders at 

CEO / Group Board level & 3rd parties, delivering ‘fit for purpose’ financial reporting and financial control.

Experience of driving change management, business transformation, R&D, outsourcing, new acquisitions, financial management, departmental leadership, benefits realisation and the realisation of shareholder value.

Experience

18 Years Pharmaceutical and 10 Years Insurance

Finance & Outsourcing Team Leadership, Business Planning, Strategy Development, Fund Raising

Budget Management, Financial Control and P&L, Change Implementation & Delivery, Culture Change

Commercial Engagement, Investors, Product Pricing, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis

Cash Forecasting, Treasury, Transfer Pricing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Business Cases and Benefits Realisation, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Integration

Commercial Contract Negotiations, International Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management and Engagement Performance Management and KPIs

Education

ACMA-qualified, with in-depth knowledge of applying best practice methods, frameworks and controls.

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