Liberty is pleased to announce our Finance Director, Alan Cooper, has made it to the Top 3 finalists for the Central South Mid Market’s Top 10 Finance Directors.
Alan commented: “Being shortlisted for the Top 10 was a surprise and now to find out I’ve made the Top 3 I’m absolutely delighted. Like to wish Paul Winter of RedFunnel and Ben Jones of Natures Way Foods the best of luck on the night. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Winners’ Gala on the 22 February.”
The role of the Finance Director continues to evolve, becoming ever more strategic, value driven and future focused. As part of its Central South Mid Market Campaign, BDO in Southampton is partnering with CMA Recruitment Group to discover just what it takes to be a successful FD. To identify the highest achieving and most talented FDs in the region’s mid-sized businesses, the judging panel are looking for exceptional performance in the following areas:
- Leadership and management skills
- Contribution to the performance and growth of the business
- Demonstrable financial accountability
- Effective contribution to strategic direction
- A passion for the business and making a wider contribution to the community
Following nominations from managing directors, CEOs and the professional community, BDO and CMA has confirmed the Central South Mid Market’s Top 10 Finance Directors:
- Tim Coomer, Finance Director – R&M Electrical Group
- Alan Cooper, Finance Director – Liberty Leasing
- Joe Jeffers, Finance Director – Taylor Made Computer Systems
- Ben Jones, Chief Financial Officer – Natures Way Foods
- Mike Lashmar, Finance Director – RB Sport & Leisure Holdings
- David Mann, Finance Director – McCarthy & Stone Management Services
- David Mellor, Finance Director – Porvair Filtration Group
- Tony Prest, Finance Director – Oil Spill Response
- Dagne Taylor, Finance Director – Osprey Europe
- Paul Winter, Group Finance Director – Red Funnel Group
(* alphabetical by surname)
A Finance Director with a difference
Alan Cooper joined Liberty Leasing in October 2014 and in that time he has helped revolutionise our business.
He has implemented two back office systems, doubled his team whilst playing a vital and strategic role in the development and success of the business.
Recognising he is a modern Financial Director that does not hide behind a desk and spreadsheets it is clear Alan understands the wider business context beyond finance as well as valuing the
importance of developing and maintaining effective business relationships.
Allan Clegg, Managing Director concluded:
“Having nominated Alan, we are delighted to hear he has been shortlisted for The Future Fit FD. Having known and worked with him for a few years I’d like to say he’s a pleasure to work with on a personal level and is a perfect example of what a modern Financial Director should be. He is patient and willing to demystify numbers or financial jargon. Managing the implementation of the two systems, which had their teething problems as with any system, was a tall order and our processes especially from reporting and management information point of view had a lot of room for improvement.
We feel he has helped take our business to a new level but when he has a challenge ahead of him he preserves and remains committed. In an industry that is based on personal and professional relationships he is able to establish and maintain these. We’d like to wish Alan and all those shortlisted the best of luck for the prestigious title of the Central South Mid Market’s Top Finance Director”
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